{"title":"Wine","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"arele-vino-santo","title":"Arele Vino Santo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVino Santo Arèle is a delicious and renowned regional dessert wine produced from naturally raisined grapes. Although often associated with Tuscany, Vino Santo also boasts a long tradition in Trentino, where production started over 200 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an extraordinarily intense and unctuous sweetie with a deep golden copper colour, a viscous body and super-ripe aromas of dried apricots, sultanas and prunes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is very rich and sweet with velvety rounded fruit coating the mouth, but finishing with refreshing acidity and surprising elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from Nosiola grapes cultivated in vineyards situated between mountains at the foot of the Dolomites and connecting Trento to the northern shores of Lake Garda. Lake Garda strongly influences the climate, blowing constant warm, dry winds down the valley, whilst at night the temperatures are cooled by the breeze blowing down from the Dolomites. The resulting climate is sub-Mediterranean. Soils are mainly limestone. The well ripened grapes are harvested in October. After the late October harvest the grapes are dried for about six months on cane racks (called arele) in well-ventilated rooms; during this period they are enriched by the presence of Botrytis Cinerea (noble rot). Pressing takes place in spring (around Easter - hence the name Vino Santo) and is followed by a long fermentation and an eight year maturation period in small oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperb with fine tarts made with buttery pastry and fresh fruit or decadently trickle a little on good quality ice cream. dried fruits and nuts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNosiola 100%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"2005 \/ 50cl","offer_id":9362347327532,"sku":"BOU-ICV075\/05","price":43.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8412\/5228\/products\/arele_vino_santo_2_6a4cf225-c7a5-4958-a20e-cde17529eb44.jpg?v=1553171124"},{"product_id":"bordeaux-classique-sauternes","title":"Bordeaux Classique Sauternes, Ginestet","description":"A classic botrytis noble nose; rich in honey and sweet floral tones with hints of citrus marmalade. The palate is rich and smooth with similar sweet floral and honeyed apricot flavours but with a faintly citrus note in the finish which makes it very moorish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Grapes are sourced from vineyards within the Graves District of Bordeaux. Botrytis (noble rot) is allowed to affect the wine, concentrating the sweetness and flavour. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hand-picked grapes, picked at the very late stage of the vintage. The vineyards are picked, on average, 3 times during the vintage to ensure that the grapes have good botrytis and healthiness. The grapes are treated very carefully during pressing, so as not to damage them and to maintain their delicate characteristics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ultimate dessert wine - serve chilled with a host of fruit or cream based desserts. Try also blue cheese such as Roquefort or Stilton. 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The vineyards are on the slopes of the valley of the Dordogne at an altitude of between 50 and 180 metres. Belonging to the Pichon and Castaing family - the winery has grown from a small farm with just 4 hectares of vines in 1898 to a vineyard of 70 hectares today. Dedicated to making wine that respects tradition whilst not neglecting technological advances both in the cultivation of vines and in winemaking techniques, today the property is still run by three generations of this family. The vineyard consists of approximately 26 hectares of red grape vines (Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon), and 44 hectares of white (Semillon, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc) - the average age of the vines is 25 years.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVineyards are based in the heart of Perigord, near Bergerac along the valley of the Dordogne river. Here, on the river slopes there is a particular micro-climate which favours the development of the botrytis necessary to make this style of sweet wine. Vines average 25 years of age. As in Sauternes, grapes are hand harvested at a very late stage of maturity, in three successive 'triage', to ensure that only the most mature grapes are picked. Grapes are harvested in October and November.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGrapes are gently put into a pneumatic press and the juice is transfered to temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine is matured for 24 months.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe French would serve this as an aperitif but it is also good with paté or blue cheeses such as Roquefort.","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 50cl","offer_id":9362347556908,"sku":"BOU-FSW400\/22","price":13.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8412\/5228\/products\/domainedegrangeneuve.jpg?v=1605626595"},{"product_id":"moscato-passito-palazzina","title":"Palazzina Moscato d’Asti, Vendemmia Tardiva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can't recommend this enough. A beautifully balanced dessert wine, lovingly crafted, and an absolute steal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nose of intense lemon curd, marmalade, and orange peel with fragrant honeysuckle notes. The palate has lots of ripe apricot and acacia honey characters with honeyed sweetness, well-balanced by a fresh citrus zest bite on the lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalazzina vineyard is on the Il Cascinone estate. Vine yield is 3000 litres per hectare. The fruit is hand harvested in the second half of October (about one month later than the usual Moscato harvest). The grapes are dried on 'graticci' - a traditional Italian rush mat. During this time 40% of the fruit's weight is lost by water evaporation. 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Grapes are picked from mid-August up to the end of October and the special 'estufagem' of the wines begins in January.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The Estufa process: The unique character of Madeira was discovered in the 15th Century, when Madeira wines were used as victuals for ship's companies, stored in the holds of caravels. The blowsy heat of the ship's hold was found to have dramatically improved the wines, making them richer and more complex, as well as proving them to be the most stable in heat. This also demonstrated the great ageing potential that they had. The wines are estufa'd usually for 3 months in termperatures rising to 45 degrees C before being allowed to cool. 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Underlying ripe fruit and mineral notes from the grapes grown in the Blind River sub-region of Marlborough combine with more tropical notes of passion fruit and melon from the Wairau Valley vineyards. A stylish, rich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant aromatics and fine balance of acidity leading to a lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced from Fiona's own Home Block vineyard and two select vineyards in the Lower Wairau subregions. The Home Block's dry and sunny yet cool climate site in Blind River in the Awatere Valley sits on gravelly silt and wind-blown loess, producing fruit with a distinct mineral complexity. With more loams, Lower Wairau soils have higher water retention and parcels from here have great fruit intensity and body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 growing season saw a wet and cold spring; conditions which continued up to the start of summer. However, the last significant rain for the summer months fell on Christmas day and the remainder of the season was one of the warmest, driest summers on record. This led to naturally lower yields and very low disease incidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit from each vineyard was independently monitored and harvested before being carefully pressed to ensure minimal skin contact, thus preventing juice deterioration. Once settled, the batches were cool fermented in stainless steel tanks using specific cultured yeasts to add complexity while retaining fresh fruit characteristics. Shortly after blending, the wine was prepared for bottling under a screwcap closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTinpot Hut wines are made primarily from fruit grown on winemaker Fiona Turner's vineyard in Blind River. 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Silky fine tannins, vibrant fruit and intense aromas complement a serious structure with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eWild Earth founder Quintin Quider is an expatriate Californian who has spent many years living on New Zealand’s South Island. Established in 1998, Wild Earth owns vineyards in one of Central Otago’s finest locations – at the end of Felton Road in Bannockburn, overlooking the Kawarau River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eA small but dedicated team, including winemaker Jen Parr and viticulturist Gary Crabbe, their sole aim is to create the finest Pinot Noir and Riesling their vineyard sites can produce. 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A complex perfume of violets, ripe black plum, blackberry, cassis with cedar wood, bouquet garni and potpourri spice. Still young and intense, the palate is full bodied, packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded tannins and seamlessly integrated oak and a lifted acidity. This wine offers balance and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Today, the dedication to quality winemaking continues under the guidance of 8th generation, Hannes Myburgh. The name Meerlust means “pleasure of the sea”, as the property is situated 5km from False Bay (and 15km south of Stellenbosch), where the cooling influence of the coast allows the grapes ripen slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rubicon is a true expression of the Meerlust estate and draws fruit from our four distinctive terroirs. 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Shallow rooted vines on this cool and windswept foot slope leads to wines with characteristic red fruit with exceptional length, detail, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowlands – The remains of an ancient estuary are marked by clay-rich soils from deeply weathered greywacke and shales. The wines from this generally cool south facing, clay-rich terroir is typically smooth and silky in texture with prominent black fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Rubicon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (44%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (12%) and Petit Verdot (4%) every parcel of each variety was fermented separately before undergoing malolactic fermentation in 300 L barrels. After 8 months in barrel, the components were blended and given another 10 months in barrel for harmonization before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher than the long-term average rainfall was recorded during the winter months leading up to the 2022 harvest. Soil profiles were well saturated at the beginning of the growing season with bud break being delayed due to low soil temperatures for up to nine days compared to the previous year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional summer rainfall resulted in lush canopies with high growth rates due to access to water and higher mean temperatures recorded in the growing season. Although bud break occurred later, flowering and veraison only differed a day or two from the previous season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pace of the season was slowed down by a dry and warm temperatures recorded during the ripening period this led to harvest starting later. This resulted in good hang times, minimal harvesting pressure due to lower yields enabling the picking of grapes at optimal ripeness levels. Wines of this season shows finesse and fruit freshness coupled with a fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with v\u003cspan\u003eenison, game, pot roast and noble cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Tim Atkin MW Report – 96 points\u003cbr\u003e2025 Platter’s Wine Guide – 4.5 Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MMD","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 75cl","offer_id":29599110365228,"sku":"MMD-327722BA","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8412\/5228\/products\/meerlust_rubicon_3_2_3f9237cc-e9e7-42ba-aa6f-72c0d55c44a6.jpg?v=1553172087"},{"product_id":"meerlust-the-red","title":"Meerlust The Red","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_Main_Pnl_TastingNotes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003eYouthful colour, deep and dense with garnet red hue. Red fruit and warm spice on the nose with some supporting oak notes. Still young and intense, the palate is full-bodied, structured but packed with fresh red fruit and soft rounded tannins.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Today, the dedication to quality winemaking continues under the guidance of 8th generation, Hannes Myburgh. The name Meerlust means “pleasure of the sea”, as the property is situated 5km from False Bay (and 15km south of Stellenbosch), with the cooling influence of the coast, allowing the grapes ripen slowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeerlust has a long-standing commitment to producing exceptional wines. In 1985, the estate released its first Red blend, which marked the first declassification of its flagship Rubicon wine. Since then, the Meerlust Red has been reserved for vintages that do not meet the estate’s exacting quality standards for Rubicon. However, due to the popularity of the Meerlust Red and the estate’s focus on nurturing young vineyards, the wine has been added as a permanent fixture in the Meerlust range from 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade only from estate-grown grapes, the Meerlust Red draws fruit from the estate’s four distinctive terroirs, each providing a unique element to the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompagniesdrift – The soils from this warm north facing slope are predominantly formed from weathered granite. The wines originating from this granitic hilltop are expressive and bold in structure, mainly due to the coarse gravelly texture and sufficient soil depth to promote long and even ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiver Terraces – Sandy soils laced with rounded river stones allow for excellent root proliferation. 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Primary Mulberry aromas are also evident on the palate. Combined with some blueberry, cassis and sweet rhubarb flavours dominating the typically rich \u0026amp; intense sweet, cedary middle palate flavours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are followed by a typically firm but fine- grained vibrant tannins, extended texture overlaying soft plum which deceptively disguise the rich powerful cassis and blackcurrant flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe emphasis is on powerful full- bodied varietal fruit flavour with totally integrated barrel fermented and oak matured characters falling into the subtle cedary, smoky and cashew spectrum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter time in bottle The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon should gain more chocolate, truffle, cigar box and earth aromas and flavours. Nevertheless it should maintain its freshness, persistent flavour, linear acidity and varietal tannin hold. 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Flowering was quite late, by three weeks, which meant a late start to harvest, and long, slow ripening periods. The summer rains stopped in mid-January, so disease pressure was low. It was very dry from February to April, with only a few millimetres of rain. Days were mild with a lot of cool nights, the first few weeks of April was around two degrees hotter than usual, which help that last bits of fruit to ripen. Overall, a great vintage with minimal disease pressure and above average crop levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to five tonne headed down open fermenters. These batches remain separate until final blending. Foot treading is undertaken two thirds of the way through fermentation. The wine is then basket pressed and transferred to a mixture of new and used French oak barriques to complete fermentation. 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This is a wine that seduces. The nose is loaded with black pepper and baking spices. Liquorice and aniseed aromas are lifted by bucket loads of red and black plummy berry fruit. It's not just fruit and spice on the nose here though. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a complex wine showing fresh mushroom and forest floor characters with subtle hints of aged oak and scented glimpses of seasoned leather and pipe tobacco. The seduction continues on the palate with a foreboding rush of dark fruit, blood orange, charcuterie, and peaty earth. All wrapped around a robust concentrated core of chewy, round tannin. This vibrant tannin line carries through to a long, spicy, mineral finish. 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