{"title":"THE VINEYARD PARTY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Jolette Steyn is a winemaker to watch. Mark my words\"  \u003c\/em\u003eTamlyn Currin, Jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 15 harvests under her belt across four continents, and an MSC in Viticulture and Oenology, Jolette Steyn launched her own label of wines in 2021 with the release of two unique small-production Semillons from the 2018 vintage. At the end of 2021, she was named Platter Guide's Newcomer of the Year 2022. And boy are we excited for her future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJolette's wines draw on a number of influences, from the surrealist movement, to her keen interest in dadism, and a fascination with dragons and cartographers too. But perhaps most of all, from many hours spent on the road stumbling on vineyards across the Western Cape. Disappointed seeing these sites devoid of life other than the manicured vines, Jolette seeks out sustainably farmed parcels that prioritise biodiversity and soil health, whilst applying avant-garde and low intervention winemaking techniques. Most of all, the idea is to have a bit of fun whilst making honest, respectful, elegant and hopefully thought-provoking wines. Both images (from an artist in Madrid) on the labels have a bit of movement and energy, and completely open to interpretation - thus a party.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-vineyard-party-im-your-huckleberry-2022","title":"I'm Your Huckleberry The Vineyard Party 2022","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePitch perfect Semillon, although do not hesitate to give it a really good swirl. So very briar-y and brambley, with such piquancy, and tang - think the finest French creme fraiche with macerated yellow peppers, struck flint, tangerine and just a little tree bark and medicinal herbs. The weight is lovely - not quite that waxy lanolin character that Semillon takes on with age, but certainly on the path. It finishes with the merest hint of bitter pithiness, orange peel and some bruised rosemary. This is such a superb example of the ageing potential of Semillon. Only Jolette's second release, I'm your Huckleberry incorporates skin contact and whole bunches in the fermentation, but is a very mild version without too much grip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Platter Guide's Newcomer of the Year 2022, The Vineyard party is one of South Africa's most exciting new micro-producers! Winemaker Jolette Steyn seeks out sustainably farmed vineyards that prioritise biodiversity, and works with avant-garde, low intervention techniques in the cellar. 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