{"title":"Damascene","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean Smit (formerly head winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof) and entrepreneur David Curl are sourcing exceptional established vineyards across South Africa and bottling them under a single vision. Named for the moment of spiritual conversion, Damascene wines tell the story of the vineyard, not the winemakers. Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in Austrian foudres. Serious, thoughtful, completely unpretentious stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"damascene-cabernet-franc-stellenbosch-2022-750ml","title":"Damascene, Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you think of South African reds as big and sunny, this one will reset your expectations. Damascene is the project of winemaker Jean Smit (formerly of Boekenhoutskloof), and his single-varietal Cabernet Franc from Stellenbosch is a study in restraint. The fruit comes from cool, high, east-facing slopes on decomposed-granite soils, and Smit ferments with native yeasts and ages in large-format French oak vats rather than new barriques, keeping the wine transparent and fresh. The result reads more like a cool-vintage Loire Cabernet Franc or a graceful right-bank Bordeaux than a New World red: leafy, savory, and elegant, with structure that rewards a decant now or a few more years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik [MSK]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44500092878905,"sku":"NYC-4-MSK-`ZA-DAM-40-22`-051325-2","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Damascene-Cabernet-Franc-Stellenbosch-2022-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1773540863"},{"product_id":"damascene-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch-old-bush-vines-2023-750ml","title":"Damascene, Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch Old Bush Vines, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDamascene, the shared project of Jean Smit (former winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof) and Canadian entrepreneur David Curl, sources outstanding established vineyards across South Africa's diverse regions. This Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc comes from old bush vines along the Bottelary Ridge on various soil types and orientations, with the 2023 vintage incorporating more granitic soils than previous iterations. The wine is luminous and bright, lifted by aromas of quince, peach, and summer-ripe apricot, with citrus notes and a touch of orange pith developing on the nose. The palate is well-balanced with keen acidity; touches of peach, nectarine, and lemongrass elevate the finish. Aged 11 months in 1,000-liter Austrian oak vats, this is a wine built to age through 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik [MSK]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45585712775225,"sku":"NYC-1-MSK-`ZA-DAM-11-23`-031226-2","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Damascene-Chenin-Blanc-Stellenbosch-Old-Bush-Vines-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1774536839"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/damascene.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}