{"title":"Grape Variety","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"leveret-mimi-nv","title":"Leveret Mimi NV","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLeveret Mimi NV\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveret Mimi NV is A Pinot Noir dominant blend, exhibiting classic bottle fermented Methode characters but with a sugar level of 21g\/L, Mimi will have wide appeal as she offers a sweeter, softer palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveret Mimi NV is elegant with lovely harmony, she is delicate, very fresh and lively with crisp citrus and sweet apple flavours, perfect as an everyday fun fizz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1978 by kiwifruit farmer Morton Brown, the original Morton vineyard in Katikati produced its first vintage in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith expansion since Morton Estate now has vineyards in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island, and Marlborough on the northern tip of the South Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorton Estate Wines exemplifies the best winemaking techniques from the old and new worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the finest winemaking technology and techniques is creating striking new styles and flavours and making an important impact on our expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company takes the boutique winery approach to winemaking by controlling the entire winemaking process – from grafting its own cuttings, developing its own vineyards and viticultural techniques, and investing in the best technology possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorton Estate Wines exemplifies the best winemaking techniques from the old and new worlds. Selecting the finest winemaking technology and techniques is creating striking new styles and flavours and making an important impact on our expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are fiercely committed to winemaking an as an art not just a business. This consistency has been at the forefront of the Morton Estate brand since its advent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is demonstrated through a long list of high achieving awards through the history of Morton Estate. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mortonestatewines.co.nz\/about-us\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/mortonestatewines.co.nz\/about-us\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consistency has led to solidity in the market. Morton Estate is probably best-known for Chardonnay, for which it has won numerous local and international accolades – including the Best Chardonnay in the World trophy in 1997 at the International Wine Challenge Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Morton Estate has expanded its portfolio, and today produces award winning Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, numerous Bordeaux blends, and Pinot Gris while also expanding its range of Methode Traditionnelle sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeographically Morton Estate has a presence in three major regions in New Zealand – The Hawkes Bay, Gisborne and Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three regions play host to some of the best wine-making in New Zealand, each providing their own distinct regional style to our wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveret Mimi NV - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652173017278,"sku":"NZ3235NV","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/NZ-Morton-Mimi5-1.jpg?v=1653484372"},{"product_id":"the-bulletin-zinfandel-rose","title":"The Bulletin Zinfandel Rose","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Bulletin Zinfandel Rose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulletin Zinfandel Rose has plenty of raspberry and watermelon fruit flavours, juicy and light, it has a refreshing bright acidity on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulletin Zinfandel Rose has a typically blackberry \/ cherry fruit dominated nose, is matched on the palate by ripe fruit very much to the fore with just enough supporting acidity to create a sound balance, a very approachable wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sunny California, The Bulletin produces fantastic smooth, easy-drinking wines that are full of flavour - and you can enjoy them without breaking the bank - a light refreshing summer classic with lots of flavour!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dtpnl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dtpnl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinfandel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(or \"Zin\", as it is affectionately known in the United States) is a dark-skinned red wine grape variety widely cultivated in\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"California Wine Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-california\" target=\"_self\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt arrived in the Americas from Europe in the early years of the 19th Century, and was an immediate success in both\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Napa Valley Wine Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-napa+valley\" target=\"_self\"\u003eNapa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sonoma Wine Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-sonoma+valley\" target=\"_self\"\u003eSonoma\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecounties, which remain its strongholds today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 30 years of discussion and disagreements (including legal intervention by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms), DNA research carried out in California in the 1990s confirmed that Zinfandel is identical to Italy's\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Primitivo Wine Grape Variety\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-391-primitivo\" target=\"_self\"\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/a\u003e. But although this research closed the debate over whether Zinfandel is Primitivo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dtpnl\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rghrUL\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"rghrLI rghrLI1\"\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"RegionDetail2\" class=\"nopad\" title=\"More information about the USA wine region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-usa\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"rghrLI rghrLI2\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca id=\"RegionDetail1\" class=\"nopad boldtxt\" title=\"More information about the California wine region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-california\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wdrg1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the largest and most important wine region in the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"American Wine Regions\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-usa\" target=\"_self\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/a\u003e. Occupying the southern two-thirds of the country's west coast (\u003ca title=\"Oregon Wine and AVAs\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-oregon\" target=\"_self\"\u003eOregon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ca title=\"Washington Wine Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-washington\" target=\"_self\"\u003eWashington\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emake up the rest), it spans almost ten degrees of latitude and 850 miles (1370km) of coastline. With mountains, valleys, plains and plateaux, the state's topography is as complex as its climate, offering winegrowers a bewildering choice of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"'Terroir' definition\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/technical-wine-terms-q-t.lml#terroir\" target=\"_self\"\u003eterroir\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Californian wines rose to global renown only in the past few decades (notably after the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/technical-wine-terms-o-p.lml\"\u003eParis Judgment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof 1976), the state's viticultural history dates back more than 200 years. The fi...\u003ca id=\"MoreRegionDetail1\" title=\"More information about the California wine region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-california\"\u003emore\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulletin Zinfandel - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652173181118,"sku":"USCA424713","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/BulletinZinfandelRose.jpg?v=1751280572"},{"product_id":"southern-dawn-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Southern Dawn Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSouthern Dawn Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Dawn Sauvignon Blanc: Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this wine comes from our Marlborough vineyards located in the Wairau and Awatere Valleys of the Marlborough district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was pressed off skins soon after harvest in Marlborough, with the juice then being transported to Katikati for fermentation. Select yeasts are used, which combined contribute to the aromatic complexity of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique terroir of the Marlborough region features a variety of soil compositions. These vary from alluvial free-draining, to a more clay\/ loam soil as found in the Southern Hills or a silt\/loam combination as located nearer to Cloudy Bay and the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarlborough is not just home to our fine Sauvignon Blanc, but also grows delightful Pinot Noir. It is a truly superb location, and one to be popped on the ‘must-visit’ list, especially if you are one that enjoys the ‘wine experience’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Dawn Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc highlights the distinctive flavours of the southern hemisphere’s volcanic terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorton Estate Wines exemplifies the best winemaking techniques from the old and new worlds. Selecting the finest winemaking technology and techniques is creating striking new styles and flavours and making an important impact on our expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company takes the boutique winery approach to winemaking by controlling the entire winemaking process – from grafting its own cuttings, developing its own vineyards and viticultural techniques, and investing in the best technology possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSouthern Dawn Sauvignon Blanc - Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652173246654,"sku":"NZML322914","price":11.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/Southern_Dawn_Sauvignon.jpg?v=1737123450"},{"product_id":"organic-sparkling-wine-millebolle","title":"Organic Sparkling La Piotta MilleBolle Brut 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Sparkling Wine La Piotta MilleBolle Brut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta MilleBolle Brut is our own exclusive organic sparkling wine. It is straw yellow in colour with especially a fine and persistent mousse. Fine and fragrant bouquet, with pleasant notes of fruit. To the palate it is fresh, elegant and harmonious, with good acidity. The organic sparkling wine La Piotta MilleBolle Brut comes from grapes of the cru “Riva dei Ghiaioni”. The particular soil is perfect especially to give grapes with good acidity and intense aroma precursors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company dates back in 1985, from a family devoted to the world of wine for generations. The average age of the vines currently present is about 30 years. This allows the production of white wines with especially intense and persistent aromas and full-bodied, well-structured red wines. Over the years it grew to become a farm land of 15 hectares completely planted vineyards. The annual production is about 70,000 bottles; therefore, they can still be considered a family producer. The entire production cycle takes place in the winery, and therefore it is personal care of the Padroggi family. The Padroggi family has, for generations, been dedicated to the cultivation of the vine and wine production. The company founder, Luigi, and his sons Gabriel and Mario have dedicated their lives to the founding and expansion of the company. Finally the third generation of winemakers did join the company. The young Enrico and Luca joined their fathers in the technical, productive and commercial parts. Their intention is to continue the process begun by their grandfather; especially bringing new ideas to the company from the point of view of the image and production. In 2013 La Piotta became part of the FIVI – Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers. FIVI has especially the aim of representing and safeguarding the figure of the winemaker in relation to the institutions by promoting the quality and authenticity of Italian wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.padroggilapiotta.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epadroggilapiotta.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLa Piotta MilleBolle Brut - Organic Sparkling by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/\"\u003eHay Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"La Piotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652173344958,"sku":"ITLO520214","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/OrganicSparklingBrutMillebolle.jpg?v=1768920291"},{"product_id":"quinta-de-la-rosa-white","title":"Quinta de la Rosa Douro White 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eQuinta de la Rosa Douro White\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta de la Rosa White has a very perfumed nose with citric and floral aromas. On the palate the wine is quite full bodied but the richness is well balanced by a combination of minerality and fresh acidity. An intense wine that is full of flavour but remains very beautiful and balanced with a long, fresh finish at the end\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1906, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quintadelarosa.com\/content\/port-wine-and-olive-oil\"\u003eQuinta de La Rosa\u003c\/a\u003e has slowly expanded and now consists of 55 hectares of land planted to vines. They produce approximately 85,000 litres of Port and 200,000 litres of wine every year, although the exact amount will vary depending on the weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are fortunate in having a great diversity of vineyards which not only run along the banks of the River Douro, but also climb up to 400 metres above sea level. The majority of their vineyards are south and south west facing and are planted with an assortment of vines varying in both age and variety. All their vineyards are classified as Grade A by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto (IVDP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta de la Rosa is run by Sophia Bergqvist with invaluable help from her family. Jorge Moreira is La Rosa's wine maker and is ably assisted by viticulturalist, Nuno Barros. As Sophia is often on the road selling La Rosa's products, team work and loyalty is vital. Many have worked at La Rosa for more than 10 years and Nelson Gonçalves (bottling line) is fourth generation to work at La Rosa. His father, Salvador, is in charge of making the blends. Manuela Lima is in charge of invoicing and all paperwork and Liliana Miguel is our lab technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever one to rest on her laurels, Sophia Bergqvist has invested significantly over the last few years at La Rosa with the construction of a new winery. New granite lagares, fermentation tanks and an automatic basket press have been purchased, a carefully thought out tasting room overlooking the Douro River has been constructed, an extensive area for entertaining has been created, as well as a number of apartments and guest rooms built to develop the tourism side of the business. You can’t help but be impressed with the scale of this project and admire Sophia Bergqvist’s vision for this family Quinta, whilst she has maintained the integrity of the old building and the charm of a family estate in the Douro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta de la Rosa Douro White - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652173803710,"sku":"PTDO330917","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/PT-La-Rosa-Branco-1.jpg?v=1653484386"},{"product_id":"stella-bella-cabernet-sauvignon-2015","title":"Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon 2021","description":"\u003ch4\u003eStella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant red in appearance with light purple hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Plum fruit, leather, mulberry and cherries with hints of menthol. Furthermore subtle oak derived aromas of clove, nutmeg and cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Medium weight but full of vibrant cherries, red and black currants and cedar oak. Moreover it is structural with powdery tannins and juicy, vibrant acidity. Finally the finish is beautifully flavoured and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompaniment: For example roast Margaret River Arkady lamb rack with seasonal vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStella Bella is a small boutique wine producer located in Margaret River in the beautiful south west of Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2000, Stuart Pym and his winemaking partner Janice McDonald started Stella Bella with the vision of creating wines that were truly unique, reflective of their creativity and vast global experiences. (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stellabella.com.au\/\"\u003eStella Bella\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStella Bella owns 5 exceptional vineyards throughout the cooler and increasingly prized central and southern areas of the Margaret River Wine Region. One of which, the Suckfizzle vineyard, is the most south-westerly vineyard on the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stella Bella wines have been highly reviewed and awarded internationally with 5 red stars with James Halliday (the highest accolade for a wine producer) and numerous gold medals and international trophies. This includes the Mission Hill Trophy from the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition for Top International Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStella Bella means ‘Beautiful Star’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We believe our wines celebrate all things bright spirited and beautiful. Firstly our Stella Bella wines are made to suit every occasion. In addition the range consists of high-quality wines that possess all of the colour, character and seductive flamboyance that the labels suggest\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652178620606,"sku":"AUMR062415","price":26.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Stella-Bella-Cabernet-1.jpg?v=1653484402"},{"product_id":"quinta-de-la-rosa-white-port","title":"Quinta de la Rosa White Port 50cl","description":"\u003ch4\u003eQuinta de la Rosa White Port\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-text text-center text-medium lh-35 ls-1 paragraph-mb-4 text-lowercase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-divider my-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta de la Rosa White Port is a first class aperitif wine, a beautiful amber\/honey colour, it shows excellent fruit on the palate, but at the same time has a long relatively dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first pressings of the white grapes are taken off to be made into white wine. When the pH starts to rise, the last approximately 10% of the juice is drawn off into stainless steel vats, to be made into white port. When the fermenting juice reaches 1º Beaume, brandy is added to stop the fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe White Port is then stored in small wooden casks and matured in our own lodge at La Rosa. The White Port is blended from stocks held at La Rosa and has an average age of 2-3 years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnlike most port shippers, all products are stored and bottled in the Douro (at La Rosa and not Porto), allowing full traceability and ensuring quality from grape to bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis Port should be served slightly chilled and is also a good compliment to rich pates and fois gras. Good to drink cold as an aperitif or with a mixer. White Port and tonic is a particular favourite on the terrace at La Rosa in the summer whilst nibbling on some home produced roasted almonds. Make it like a gin and tonic together with ice and a slice of lemon. For immediate consumption.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta de la Rosa has been in the Bergqvist family since 1906, although they have been in the port trade as shippers under the family name, Feueheerd, since 1815. It currently has around 55 hectares under vine and produces around 80,000 litres of port and 300,000 litres of table wine each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta de la Rosa was given as a christening present for Claire Feueheerd, Sophia's grandmother, in 1906. Claire's father, Albert, ran the family port shipping company, Feueheerds. Albert was a real pioneer and was one of the first shippers to make 'Single Quinta' port from La Rosa's grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was repsonsible for building Vale do Inferno's vineyards with some of the highest, most impressive walls in the Douro. He also built an adega with 8 lagares and started buying grapes in from local producers and making port at La Rosa. This enabled Albert to retain the quality in production. At this time, most port was made by small farmers in their own lagares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in the early 1990s, the Bergqvist family were one of the pioneers in taking red wine production in the Douro region seriously. Quinta de la Rosa's wines, both red and white, have won many accolades in the press and are sold in many prestigious restaurants and wine stores around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2002, Jorge Moreira, one of the finest wine makers in Portugal, has been making wines at La Rosa. La Rosa celebrated its 30th anniversary since it restarted in 2018 with the launch of its 30 year Tawny. Unfortunately Tim, the founder, died in the same year but was able to have seen and appreciated La Rosa's recent successes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quintadelarosa.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.quintadelarosa.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuinta de la Rosa White Port - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652179112126,"sku":"PORT53","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/PORT-Quinta-White-Port-1.jpg?v=1653484407"},{"product_id":"amalaya-gran-corte","title":"Amalaya Gran Corte 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAmalaya Gran Corte\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalaya Gran Corte has profound aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and blueberries with spice notes and touches of mint itis opaque purple in colour with ruby tints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate it is rich, velvety and robust with flavours of chocolate, blackberry jam and liquorice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell structured with firm, yet ripe tannins and a very long, spice-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalaya translates to ‘Hope for a Miracle’ in the indigenous language of the now extinct tribe, the Calchaquí.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery is situated in the Calchaquí Valley of Salta in the far north of Argentina at nearly 1,828 metres above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground:-\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a part of the Hess Family Estates and is run with the same dedication to quality, sustainability and social responsibility as the other Hess Estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalaya has 220 hectares of land with approximately 35 hectares of Malbec, Torrontés, Cabernet Franc and Syrah in production, and another 90 hectares in development which have been planted in the last two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes come from three vineyards: Finca Las Mercedes, with deep sandy soils; Finca La Brava, with rocky soils; and Finca Amalaya, with fractured rocky soils and stones of varying sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the wines of Bodega Colomé, the grapes benefit from being planted at altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are drip irrigated using mountain run off water stored in reservoirs, because the average annual rainfall is only 150mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils here are rocky, poor and sandy so the roots of the vines are forced to dig deep to find the vital nutrients and water they need, which in turn results in a huge concentration of flavour within the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average age of the vines is 35 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the Amalaya wines are fruit driven in style, with a finesse that unites them and Amalaya Gran Corte is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePioneering a trend of blending based on the signature grapes from Argentina, Malbec and Torrontés, the winemaking team at Amalaya is continually striving to demonstrate the richness that can lie beyond single varietal wines from Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wines offer incredible value for their quality and truly reflect their sense of place. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amalaya.com\"\u003eamalaya.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalaya Gran Corte - Hay Wines Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180259006,"sku":"ARSA042611","price":21.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AR-Amalaya-Gran-Corte-1.jpg?v=1653484418"},{"product_id":"colome-estate-malbec","title":"Colome Estate Malbec 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eColome Estate Malbec:-\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColome Estate Malbec has aromas of black and red fruits including blackberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and cherries, with touches of violet floral notes and hints of spices and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fresh and fruity on the palate with muscular structure and round, velvety tannins. A fine, delicate yet lengthy finish and is a deep bright red with a magenta hue .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground:-\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodega Colomé was established in 1831 in the Upper Calchaquí Valley in Salta in the far north of Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is it the oldest winery in Argentina, but also has the world’s highest vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Upper Calchaquí Valleys in Salta in the far north of Argentina, the winery is thought to have been founded by the Spanish Governor of Salta, Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi y Echalar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1854, his daughter Ascensión, who was married to José Benjamín Dávalos, brought the first French pre-phylloxera Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines to Colomé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes from three vineyards (four hectares each) planted in that year are still used to make wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodega Colomé has been a part of the Hess Family Estates since 2001 and is run with the same dedication to quality, sustainability and social responsibility as the other Hess Estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently there are 140 hectares planted at altitudes of 2,300-3,111 metres above sea level. Grapes grown at high altitudes have thicker skins to protect themselves from intense ultra violet rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result Colome Estate Malbec has more colour, aroma, flavours and anti-oxidants from increased phenolics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe altitude also contributes to a wide day to night temperature range of more than 20°C. The warmth of the day ripens the grapes and the coolness of the night preserves acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe climate here is dry with very little rainfall, on average around 120mm per year. Soils are sandy with layers of gravel which aid drainage. The vineyards are all farmed biodynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bodegacolome.com\/\"\u003ebodegacolome.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColome Estate Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180291774,"sku":"ARSA042511","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/ARG-Colome-Malbec5-1.jpg?v=1653484418"},{"product_id":"masi-tupungato-passo-doble-malbec-corvina","title":"Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMasi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina has good acidity with soft tannins. Ripe red fruit mixed with fresh and spicy aromas. Long and dry on the finish. Unique \"double fermentation process\" combines Malbec grapes with dried Corvina grapes creating big aromas, intensity, yet soft tannins. Great value!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old Italian firm of Masi believe the oenological practices developed in the Veneto regarding viticulture, winemaking techniques and wine style can be exported and adapted wherever the natural and cultural location proves to be suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the philosophy that has lead them to Argentina, where excellent results have been obtained in the Tupungato Valley of the Mendoza region especially in this Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasi Tupungato is the name of Masi’s winemaking project in the Mendoza region of Argentina, located in the Tupungato valley at the foot of the eponymous volcano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere Masi has found the perfect climatic and cultural conditions to host the grapes and oenological techniques of the Venetian regions, particularly Appassimento, in which Masi has a recognised expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasi has also exported its philosophy of care and respect for the environment to Argentina, creating a completely eco-sustainable company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masi Tupungato vineyards are found in a particularly suitable area for viticulture that is also especially in native flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn respect of this unique environment Masi has developed an eco-sustainability project for the area, practising organic agriculture and maintaining an oasis of biodiversity with the protection of 11 cerros (small hills) where numerous species of native animals have their home and where a botanical garden has been created to protect many local species of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 140 hectares of vineyards that make up this eco-sustainable oasis are planted with native grapes, Malbec and Torrontés, alongside Corvina and Pinot Grigio grapes imported from the Venetian regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the favourable climate, the typical Appassimento method used with grapes from the Valpolicella region is also used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.masi.it\/eng\/products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emasi.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180324542,"sku":"ARTU042409","price":18.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/Hay_Wines_Nov_16-39-1.jpg?v=1653484418"},{"product_id":"vina-cobos-bramare-cabernet-sauvignon-lujan-de-cuyo","title":"Vina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo has a good intensity of red colour with different tones of violet. Fruity and spicy. This wine delights with aromas of blackberries, blueberries, cassis and sour cherries. Fragrances of pepper, mocha coffee and liquorice flavours accompany a pleasant mineral character. A very structured, complex and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with powerful yet refined tannins. A wine with velvety texture and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian trail-blazer Paul Hobbs visited Argentina in 1989 and fell in love with its terroir and culture. Viña Cobos is the result of a shared dream between Paul and his winemaking partners - Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud.\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1997, Viña Cobos utilises old vines, careful vineyard selection, low yields and an unerring empathy for raw materials. The result is a range of expressive, balanced, world-class wines with a true sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inaugural 1999 vintage received the highest score to date for an Argentinean wine upon release. Subsequent releases earned 98 points from Wine Advocate magazine. The wines continue to earn outstanding plaudits from the world press. Viña Cobos has an extensive team of grape growers located in different outstanding winemaking regions in Mendoza. They work closely together and are committed to quality and a respect for the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBramare Appellation where the grapes for Vina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo are grown highlights the richness of Mendoza regions and it exquisitely shows the differences among the excellent grape growing potential in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. These wines are abundant, expressive and hedonistic with highly aromatic intensity, ripe fruit and soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuján de Cuyo, is known historically as the ‘prime zone’ for wine-growing in Mendoza. Its high elevation location (3,018-3,537ft), in combination with a semi-desert climate and low-nutrient gravelly soils provide ideal conditions for cultivation of high quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vinacobos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evinacobos.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180357310,"sku":"ARM042609","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/ARG-Vina-Cobos-Bramare7-1.jpg?v=1653484418"},{"product_id":"vina-cobos-felino-malbec","title":"Vina Cobos Felino Malbec 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVina Cobos Felino Malbec\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Cobos Felino Malbec is deep, opaque royal purple, leaning to indigo hues. Very expressive on the nose, displaying gorgeous notes of violet flowers and shortbread. On the palate, it carries vibrant flavours of blueberry, boysenberry, jam and a precise note of black cherry pie, with chewy, ripe tannins. The fresh finish of the Vina Cobos Felino Malbec introduces pleasant spice tones that harmonize with the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian trail-blazer Paul Hobbs visited Argentina in 1989 and fell in love with its terroir and culture. Viña Cobos is the result of a shared dream between Paul and his winemaking partners - Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1997, Viña Cobos utilises old vines, careful vineyard selection, low yields and an unerring empathy for raw materials. The result is a range of expressive, balanced, world-class wines with a true sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inaugural 1999 vintage received the highest score to date for an Argentinean wine upon release. Subsequent releases earned 98 points from Wine Advocate magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines continue to earn outstanding plaudits from the world press. Viña Cobos has an extensive team of grape growers located in different outstanding winemaking regions in Mendoza. They work closely together and are committed to quality and a respect for the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom vineyard sites in Luján de Cuyo, Maipu and Valle de Uco at altitudes of 2300 to 3835 feet above sea level. The diurnal temperature variations, long growing season and altitude give a tremendous purity of fruit. These sites are semi desert and irrigation is an essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, Viña Cobos works with different vineyards placed in the Upper Mendoza River, more specifically in Luján de Cuyo and in some special districts of the Uco Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose vineyards, highly recognized for their grape quality, give origin to the single vineyard line, the Bramare Vineyard Designation; and the best lots within these vineyards give rise to our icons: Cobos Malbec and Cobos Volturno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vinacobos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evinacobos.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Cobos Felino Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180455614,"sku":"ARM043111","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/FelinoMalbec.jpg?v=1775045096"},{"product_id":"zuccardi-q-tempranillo","title":"Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eZuccardi Q Tempranillo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Q Tempranillo has a huge concentration of ripe strawberry and plum laden fruit. It is a rich, rounded and serious wine with well integrated oak and velvety tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Q Tempranillo goes on and on, a hugely versatile wine that works with many meat dishes as well as cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prestige Cuvee from Familia Zuccardi and a clear warning to other countries that Argentina is serious about making quality wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlberto Zuccardi founded the winery in 1963, challenging the traditional focus on the domestic market with his pioneering spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe sought to introduce Argentinean wine to the world stage and it is this spirit that still drives the search today for the highest quality from the unique terroir of Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilia Zuccardi combines forward thinking with a deeply rooted wine culture to craft wines of unique quality and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this family winery is the drive to continually improve and with Sebastian Zuccardi heading up their ‘Innovation and Experimentation’ program, they are literally taking quality to new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter many months of building and many years of planning the breath taking new winery, in Altamira in the Uco Valley, is all but complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1100 metres above sea level with the Andes as it’s stunning backdrop, a new chapter in the history of Familia Zuccardi is beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most exciting producers to work with. Their understanding of the soils and terroirs of the Uco Valley is reflected in their beautifully expressive wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Familia Zuccardi it is clearly understood that quality starts in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough extensive research and the use of technology such as electromagnetic mapping of soil, they are reaching ever greater understandings of the “terroir” and how to match soils with the most appropriate grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of viticulture at Zuccardi, from irrigation techniques, trellising and training, pruning and harvesting is constantly reviewed and improved upon whilst always remains true to their principles of sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.familiazuccardi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efamiliazuccardi.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Q Tempranillo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180521150,"sku":"ARM042809","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/ARG-Zuccardi-Q-Temp-1.jpg?v=1653484422"},{"product_id":"zuccardi-valles-bonarda","title":"Zuccardi Valles Bonarda 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eZuccardi Valles Bonarda\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Valles Bonarda has a delicious bouquet of fresh dark cherries, crème de cassis and exuberant blackberry fruit notes. The palate is soft and juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prestige Cuvee from Familia Zuccardi and a clear warning to other countries that Argentina is serious about making quality wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlberto Zuccardi founded the winery in 1963, challenging the traditional focus on the domestic market with his pioneering spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe sought to introduce Argentinean wine to the world stage and it is this spirit that still drives the search today for the highest quality from the unique terroir of Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilia Zuccardi combines forward thinking with a deeply rooted wine culture to craft wines of unique quality and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this family winery is the drive to continually improve and with Sebastian Zuccardi heading up their ‘Innovation and Experimentation’ program, they are literally taking quality to new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter many months of building and many years of planning the breath taking new winery, in Altamira in the Uco Valley, is all but complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1100 metres above sea level with the Andes as it’s stunning backdrop, a new chapter in the history of Familia Zuccardi is beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most exciting producers to work with. Their understanding of the soils and terroirs of the Uco Valley is reflected in their beautifully expressive wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Familia Zuccardi it is clearly understood that quality starts in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough extensive research and the use of technology such as electromagnetic mapping of soil, they are reaching ever greater understandings of the “terroir” and how to match soils with the most appropriate grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of viticulture at Zuccardi, from irrigation techniques, trellising and training, pruning and harvesting is constantly reviewed and improved upon whilst always remains true to their principles of sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.familiazuccardi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efamiliazuccardi.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Valles Bonarda\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180586686,"sku":"ARM046818","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AR-Zuccardi-Valles-Bonarda.jpg?v=1653484422"},{"product_id":"dandelion-vineyards-lionheart","title":"Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz is intense crimson with youthful and purple hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted blue fruits of blood plum and ripe blackberries. Plus Christmas pudding-like spice flow out of the glass as well as spicy pepper and hints of bramble and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerous mouth-filling sweet blackberry, raspberry and plums cover the palate, lashings of sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirm but fine tannins and dark chocolaty nuances continue throughout the lengthy palate with youthful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are from an old vine vineyard in the Barossa with vines over a hundred years old, and many on original rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their vineyards they encourage the humble dandelion amongst the vines, they suppress winter weeds and provide mulch in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first week of March whole bunches of Shiraz were hand harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, gently crushed and naturally fermented in open fermenters for eight days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand plunged twice a day, before careful basket pressing into new and older French Oak Barriques to finish fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, after 18 months maturation and a racking in the same oak, we bottled our Lionheart vineyard without filtration and fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is especially to capture the essence of Carl's vines, and to respect their terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Vineyards Lionheart is ready to drink and will reward cellaring and decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Producers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dandelionvineyards.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDandelion Vineyards\u003c\/a\u003e is a fusion of vineyards and vignerons working with old vineyards and artisan winemaking. Zar Brooks and his winemaker wife Elena have teamed up with vignerons Brad Rey and Carl Lindner to produce a range of wines from their favourite vineyards in key regions in South Australia. Their aim is to nurture the character of the vineyards and express the terroir in the wines. As James Halliday states in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion, \u003cem\u003e\"It may be a dauntingly competitive marketplace, but there can be few more promising new ventures than this one\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180750526,"sku":"AUBV071509","price":16.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Dandelion-Shiraz7-1.jpg?v=1653484425"},{"product_id":"pieropan-calvarino-soave-classico","title":"Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classico 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classico\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classico is pale straw yellow in colour, with youthful hues turning golden with age. Fresh, floral aromas with elderflower, lemon and cherry. The palate is dry, well balanced and elegant, with tremendous length and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first single-vineyard wine produced in Soave in 1971, Calvarino is the name of a steep vineyard (200 to 300 m asl) in the Classico Soave area. The 30-60 year old Garganega and Trebbiano vines are grown organically on basalt-based soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Calvarino vineyard is located in the north-west zone of the Soave Classico area and has been owned by the Pieropan family since 1901. It takes its name, 'little Calvary', from the steepness of the slope and the difficulty this presents in working the vineyard. It has basalt soil that is typical in this part of Soave and is planted with Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are between 30 and 60 years old and are planted 200 to 300 metres above sea level, at a density of 3,000 vines per hectare. The vineyards are farmed organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino Pieropan believes that excellence derives from assiduous attention to detail 'from the moment you pick up the secateurs, to the time the cork goes into the bottle'. The results of this philosophy are evident in his immaculate winery, carefully tended vineyards and outstanding wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pieropan.it\/en\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Pieropan family\u003c\/a\u003e has been producing wines in Soave since the 1860s. Indeed, they were the first producer to bottle a wine with the name Soave on the label, in the early 1930s. Nino Pieropan took over from his father in 1970, and was the first to make a single vineyard wine, Calvarino, in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1999, the Pieropan family bought a property in Cellore d'Illasi, in the Valpolicella production area and planted it with vines. Nino's two sons, Andrea and Dario, now work with him and his wife, Teresita, in running the estate. After almost 80 years of bottling Soave Classico, Nino reluctantly abandoned the Classico appellation from 2008, believing it was time to move to a stelvin closure to protect the aromatic characters of his wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino Pieropan attaches enormous importance to the quality of fruit produced in the estate's 30-hectares of vineyards, which are situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone, just to the east of Verona. After taking over the estate, he acquired crus such as La Rocca, Pigno, Palestrello and La Santa to add to Calvarino, which was bought by his grandfather in 1901. The vineyards are planted primarily with Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino's meticulous vineyard husbandry is innovative for the region and includes spur spruning, crop thinning and the use of organic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garganega gives structure and acidity to the wines; the Trebbiano di Soave gives perfume and richness of flavour. There are usually at least two passes through the vineyard to ensure the grapes are picked at the best possible stage of ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trebbiano di Soave grapes were picked in mid-September and the Garganega in October. The grapes were destemmed and crushed, the free-run juice was fermented at controlled temperatures of 16 -18°C. Calvarino was not aged in oak but remained on its fine lees in glass-lined cement tanks for a year, adding complexity and depth to the final wine. It remained in bottle for a few months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classicoo - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181143742,"sku":"ITV312207","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Pieropan-Calvarino.jpg?v=1653484429"},{"product_id":"dandelion-vineyards-legacy-of-australia","title":"Dandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Australia 30 YO Pedro Ximenez","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Australia 30 YO Pedro Ximenez\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Australia 30 YO Pedro Ximenez is deep amber\/ochre fading to a rusty orange hue. Extraordinary nose of crème brulée, citurs peel, maple syrup, almonds, figs and raisins. Sweet and rich on the palate with vibrant acidity and flavours of candied fruit, citrus, apricot, dried figs and toffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dandelionvineyards.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDandelion Vineyards\u003c\/a\u003e is a fusion of vineyards and vignerons working with old vineyards and artisan winemaking. Zar Brooks and his winemaker wife Elena have teamed up with vignerons Brad Rey and Carl Lindner to produce a range of wines from their favourite vineyards in key regions in South Australia. Their aim is to nurture the character of the vineyards and express the terroir in the wines. As James Halliday states in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion, \"It may be a dauntingly competitive marketplace, but there can be few more promising new ventures than this one\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines for this rare XO Pedro Ximenez have an average age of 30 years. Vigneron Carl Lindner`s family have being growing PX and producing the fortified wine there since 1944. Traditionally made using artisanal winemaking practices, this wine is hand blended and bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally grown and vinified, the now rare Pedro Ximénez was first fortified by his family in 1944 and now averages 30 years of age. This wine is hand blended and bottled without fining or filtration and is best drunk within a week of opening, and we trust with a glass raised to Carl’s and his family’s foresight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedro Ximenez is a white wine grape best known for its role in the sweet sherries of Jerez, Spain. Largely unsuited to table wine production due to its very low acidity, Pedro Ximenez shines as fortified wine either in the Sherry Blend, or as a fortified single-variety wine known as PX. It is grown throughout Andalucia (particularly in Montilla-Moriles) and to a lesser extent in other southern Spanish regions including Valencia, Extremadura and the Canary Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Australia 30 YO Pedro Ximenez - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181307582,"sku":"AUBV0724NV","price":19.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Dandelion-Vineyards-Pedro-Ximenez7-1.jpg?v=1653484433"},{"product_id":"berton-foundstone-chardonnay","title":"Berton Foundstone Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBerton Foundstone Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerton Foundstone Chardonnay is an appealing fruit driven unoaked wine that has aromas of candied lemon, lime and honeydew melon. The palate is a fusion of sweet citrus, peardrop and ripe melon flavours that continue to a long and zesty finish. The wine is best enjoyed with lightly fried fish or just as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bertonvineyards.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBerton Vineyards\u003c\/a\u003e was established in 1996 by Bob and Cherie Berton when they purchased a block of land in High Eden, a subregion of the Barossa Valley, South Australia. This idyllic property sits 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills – except for the Chardonnay block which is anything but gentle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob and Cherie set about planting the first Berton Vineyard cuttings that spring – ten acres of Shiraz and seven acres of Chardonnay – without any permanent water – it wasn’t until the following year, in 1998 when the dam filled that the vines got a decent drink!! It was due to these conditions and the seemingly hydrophobic podsolic soils that the vines struggled to become established. After a few years where the vines still looked like rootlings, a Swedish friend jokingly called it the bonsai vineyard, but the High Eden has a high annual rainfall so the vines are looking good these days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005 the decision was made to purchase a winery to process the 1000 odd tonnes that was produced at the High Eden Vineyard. In 2005 when the former Southcorp winery in Yenda became available, Bob and Cherie joined with Jamie Bennett, Paul Bartholomaeus and James Ceccato to form Berton Vineyards the company. The winery was purchased and the guys moved to their new home in November 2005. For the next few months they were kept busy buying up fruit and arranging contact crushing for the 2006 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerton Foundstone Chardonnay is an appealing fruit driven wine that has aromas of candied lemon, lime and honeydew melon. The palate is a fusion of sweet citrus, peardrop and ripe melon flavours that continue to a long and zesty finish. The wine is best enjoyed with lightly fried fish or just as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBerton Foundstone Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181340350,"sku":"AURI543111","price":10.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Berton-Chardonnay-1.jpg?v=1653484433"},{"product_id":"berton-winemakers-reserve-black-shiraz","title":"Berton Winemakers Reserve Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBerton Winemakers Reserve  Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berton Winemakers Reserve Shiraz is an extreme example of this style, deep colour, huge palate and high alcohol. This wine upholds the tradition with strong blackberry and plum aromas over toast, vanilla and spice. The palate is full flavoured and intense with rich blackberry, plum, blueberry and spicy characters. The tannins are very ripe and dense giving great structure and length to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerton Vineyards was established in 1996 by Bob and Cherie Berton when they purchased a block of land in High Eden, a subregion of the Barossa Valley, South Australia. This idyllic property sits 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills – except for the Chardonnay block which is anything but gentle!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob and Cherie set about planting the first Berton Vineyard cuttings that spring – ten acres of Shiraz and seven acres of Chardonnay – without any permanent water – it wasn’t until the following year, in 1998 when the dam filled that the vines got a decent drink!! It was due to these conditions and the seemingly hydrophobic podsolic soils that the vines struggled to become established. After a few years where the vines still looked like rootlings, a Swedish friend jokingly called it the bonsai vineyard, but the High Eden has a high annual rainfall so the vines are looking good these days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005 the decision was made to purchase a winery to process the 1000 odd tonnes that was produced at the High Eden Vineyard. In 2005 when the former Southcorp winery in Yenda became available, Bob and Cherie joined with Jamie Bennett, Paul Bartholomaeus and James Ceccato to form Berton Vineyards the company. The winery was purchased and the guys moved to their new home in November 2005. For the next few months they were kept busy buying up fruit and arranging contact crushing for the 2006 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are pronounced enough to consider them distinct varieties. Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and is virtually synonymous with wine regions such as the Barossa Valley. There has been tangible shift in the way much Australian Shiraz is made, with cool-climate styles coming into their own and complexity gaining ground over the sheer power of the wines made last century. A new generation of wines has emerged, working towards the elegantly spicy styles of the northern Rhone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bertonvineyards.com.au\/\"\u003e\u003ccite class=\"_Rm\"\u003ewww.\u003cb\u003ebertonvineyards\u003c\/b\u003e.com.au\/\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerton Winemakers Reserve Shiraz - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181897406,"sku":"AURI5426010","price":14.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-WM-Black-Shiraz-1.jpg?v=1653484440"},{"product_id":"aromo-carmenere","title":"Aromo Carmenere 2020","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAromo Carmenere \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromo Carmenere is a deep garnet red, the nose has herbaceous, cherry and green pepper notes, on the palate there are ripe, velvet tannins and a stylish fruit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1940, Mr. Victor Henríquez Solar, a well-established grape grower, acquired the rights of the winery, incorporating it to his vast vineyards, inherited from his ancestors. As time passed by, Mr. Victor’s sons, Arturo and Manuel, joined the winery and placed Viña El Aromo as one of the most respected and outstanding wineries in Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery are now featuring well in competitions around the world and are regularly awarded gold and silver medals for their wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis estate bottled varietal range demonstrates the diversity of wine styles that can be produced in the ideal Chilean climate. The Aromo varietals show the best of these classic varieties with a twist of new world flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaule Valley is the largest wine-producing region in Chile other than the Central Valley, of which it is a part. It has 75,000 acres (30,000ha) under vine, and has traditionally been associated with quantity rather than quality. But this is rapidly changing – the bulk-producing Pais vine is gradually being replaced with more international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, and careful winemaking practices are being employed to make some world-class red wines from old-vine Carignan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaule Valley was one of the first areas in Chile to be planted to vine, and its viticultural history stretches back to the start of colonisation by the Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the more southern of Chile's wine-growing areas, Maule is slightly cooler than its northerly cousins and has higher annual rainfall, most of which occurs during winter. The intensity of the sunlight is high (as it is in much of Chile) and Maule enjoys warm days followed by much colder nights, extending the growing season and leading to a balance of ripeness and acidity in the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wine-searcher.com\/regions-maule+valley\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-maule+valley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromo Carmenere - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652182454462,"sku":"CHMV28009","price":11.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/CHAromoCarmenere.jpg?v=1720104364"},{"product_id":"echeverria-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Echeverria Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eEcheverria Reserva Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcheverria Reserva Sauvignon Blanc is bright yellow colour with light green hues. This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc combines aromas of fresh herbs, green pepper and tomato leaves, with citric notes of grapefruit and lime. The palate is fresh and crisp, with a balanced natural acidity and a fruity finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1740 the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.echewine.com\/\"\u003eEcheverria\u003c\/a\u003e family moved to Chile from the Basque region of Spain. They have been prominent in Chilean agriculture and active in grape growing and winemaking since then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1930, Roger Piffre de Vauban, a French Engineer from Montpellier travelled to Chile and hence to Chile’s Curicó Valley, some 200km south of the capital Santiago. Here he planted ungrafted vines from pre-phylloxera French origin on an expanse of land called La Estancia, in a little town called Molina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe established there what, at that time, was a frontier technology winery with French equipment and machinery brought directly from France. It’s aim was to supply high quality wines for the domestic market. Soon after, Adriana Piffre de Vauban, Roger´s daughter, married Roberto Echeverría Rubio, and they had one child, Roberto Echeverría.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter graduating from Cornell, Roberto worked for eight years as an economist in the World Bank. He lived in Washington D.C., together with his wife Gloria and his children, and travelled intensively worldwide. In his frequent travels, he became aware of the tremendous potential that the production of fine wines had to satisfy the growing demands of more quality-oriented consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1979 Roberto decided to return to Chile to continue his family tradition in winemaking, and to focus on emerging new market trends and opportunities. He thought he was coming back to join an ongoing winery operation, but he arrived in a country in which the wine industry was in the midst of a great depression. Many wineries had gone bankrupt, and very little wine was being exported. The family business was in jeopardy and the old winery in which he spent his summers was on the brink of disappearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassionate about wine, and determined to preserve his ancestors’ winemaking tradition, he embarked on the greatest challenge of his life: projecting his winery into the future, transforming it into a modern, export-oriented, and family-owned and managed operation. It would take Roberto nearly 15 years of intense conviction and sacrifice to develop these radical changes, which included replanting the entire estate and building a new winery from the ground up, and to finally bring his first wine to the international market in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEcheverria Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652182487230,"sku":"CHCU091011","price":12.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/Echeverria_Sauv_Blanc.jpg?v=1737124068"},{"product_id":"nostros-gran-reserva-chardonnay","title":"Nostros Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNostros Gran Reserva Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePride of the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/collections\/chardonnay\" title=\"Chardonnays\"\u003eHay Wines’ Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e collection, Nostros Gran Reserva \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/collections\/chardonnay\" title=\"Chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e shows a beautiful, bright golden colour. A rich and distinct wine that boasts aromas from Mediterranean fruit (rather than tropical, like tangerine, melon, apple, and sweet pear) to butter and freshly baked bread. That fresh harmony is complemented with the toasted hints from oak and mineral notes. A young, vibrant, tasty, balanced and daring wine. This is one of the best barrel aged Chilean \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnays\u003c\/a\u003e you will find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Roberto Carranca, the young and dynamic winemaking team at Indomita skillfully craft wines from their great vineyard holdings in two of Chile’s very best regions. The cooler climate Casablanca is great for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the warmer Maipo Valley offers classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère. Indomita produce superb, expressive wines that are both beautiful and stunning value for money. The Nostros Reserva and Gran Reserva ranges prove that Chile can offer the very best value and does produce wines with great varietal and regional definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indomita.cl\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eViña Indomita\u003c\/a\u003e benefits from having the best climates for both whites and reds. Whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay thrive in the cool climate of the Casablanca Valley, the result of the Pacific's icy Humboldt current and early morning fog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère flourish in the sandy, fast draining soils of the MaipoValley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown in Chile's Casablanca Valley, the climate in this valley can be described as cool Mediterranean. Its closeness to the ocean tempers its climate and winters tend to be mild. The vineyards are planted on the flatter plains and on the gentle slopes of the Casa Blanca valley. Generally, the soil is of relatively poor quality with low fertility, and therefore good for growing wine grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes Indomita stand out is the way they strive to achieve excellence with some of the best winemakers in Chile and an incredible state of the art winery in Casablanca. This wine is made from Casablanca fruit which is barrel fermented and aged for 6 months in French oak on its lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNostros Gran Reserva Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652182519998,"sku":"CHCA090811","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/CH-Nostros-GR-Chardonnay7-1.jpg?v=1653484454"},{"product_id":"nostros-reserva-pinot-noir","title":"Nostros Reserva Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNostros Reserva Pinot Noir\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Roberto Carranca, the young and dynamic winemaking team at Indomita skillfully craft wines from their great vineyard holdings in two of Chile’s very best regions. The cooler climate Casablanca is great for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the warmer Maipo Valley offers classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère. Indomita produce superb, expressive wines that are both beautiful and stunning value for money. The Nostros Reserva and Gran Reserva ranges prove that Chile can offer the very best value and does produce wines with great varietal and regional definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indomita.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eViña Indomita\u003c\/a\u003e benefits from having the best climates for both whites and reds. Whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay thrive in the cool climate of the Casablanca Valley, the result of the Pacific's icy Humboldt current and early morning fog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère flourish in the sandy, fast draining soils of the MaipoValley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown in Chile's Casablanca Valley, the climate in this valley can be described as cool Mediterranean. Its closeness to the ocean tempers its climate and winters tend to be mild. The vineyards are planted on the flatter plains and on the gentle slopes of the Casablanca valley. Generally, the soil is of relatively poor quality with low fertility, and therefore good for growing wine grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes Indomita stand out is the way they strive to achieve excellence with some of the best winemakers in Chile and an incredible state of the art winery in Casablanca. This wine is made from Casablanca fruit which was fermented in tank at a cool temperature to retain those beautiful aromatics. Oak Treatment: 3 months French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNostros Reserva Pinot Noir is a soft, light red wine with mature red fruit, cherries, violet flowers and extremely delicate smoky nuances. Subtle, elegant and refined, its light tannins allow the fruit to dominate and its refreshing, persistent, delicate flavours to shine. Delicious on its own and also ideal for terrines and pâtés, serrano ham, duck, rabbit, and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNostros Reserva Pinot Noir - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652182552766,"sku":"CHCA090912","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/CH-Nostros-Pinot-Noir7-1.jpg?v=1653484455"},{"product_id":"nostros-reserva-carmenere","title":"Nostros Reserva Carmenere 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNostros Reserva Carmenere\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Roberto Carranca, the young and dynamic winemaking team at Indomita skillfully craft wines from their great vineyard holdings in two of Chile’s very best regions. The cooler climate Casablanca is great for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the warmer Maipo Valley offers classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère. Indomita produce superb, expressive wines that are both beautiful and stunning value for money. The Nostros Reserva and Gran Reserva ranges prove that Chile can offer the very best value and does produce wines with great varietal and regional definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indomita.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eViña Indomita\u003c\/a\u003e benefits from having the best climates for both whites and reds. Whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay thrive in the cool climate of the Casablanca Valley, the result of the Pacific's icy Humboldt current and early morning fog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère flourish in the sandy, fast draining soils of the MaipoValley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosest wine region to the city of Santiago. Vineyards stretch eastward from Santiago to the Andes and westward to the coast to form three distinct sectors of the Maipo Valley best known for its well-balanced red wines. Alto Maipo reaches into the foothills and produces some of Chile’s leading Cabernets. Central Maipo is one of the country’s oldest and most diverse productive regions, and Coastal Maipo—a relative newcomer—benefits from the cool maritime influence that slides over and between the Coastal Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 28-29º C. Maceration period can vary between 5-15 days. No oak treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNostros Reserva Carmenere has an intense, almost black, red colour. Aromas of red and black wild berries, truffle, paprika, pepper and clove. The round and silky body so characteristic of ripe Carménère offers a pleasant, persistent and full experience. It’s a perfect match for curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNostros Reserva Carmenere - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652182651070,"sku":"CHMA121513","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/CH-Nostros-Reserve-Carmenere5-1.jpg?v=1653484455"},{"product_id":"vina-von-siebenthal-carmenere","title":"Vina Von Siebenthal Carmenere 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Von Siebenthal Carmenere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis organically grown, single vineyard Carmenere is an intense and complex wine with aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants intermingled with notes of cedar, tobacco and roasted hazelnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet, concentrated and full-bodied beginning is balanced with soft tannins and a long elegant finish. Perfect with roasted red meats and game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over two decades, Mauro von Siebenthal, a Swiss lawyer and wine aficionado, had a dream. In 1998, with the financial support of four friends, Viña von Siebenthal finally became a reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts harmonious philosophy has produced an extremely elegant wine which eloquently expresses the extraordinary characteristic of the Valle de Aconcagua terroir. The vines are cultivated using organic farming principles and careful respect for the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarmenere\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dark-skinned grape variety originally from the vineyards of \u003ca title=\"Bordeaux Wine Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-bordeaux+\u0026lt;bordelais\u0026gt;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/a\u003e, and which has found a particularly suitable home in \u003ca title=\"Chilean Wine\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-chile\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChile\u003c\/a\u003e. A late-ripening variety, Carmenere needs high levels of sunshine and a warm summer to reach its potential, but in the right environment it can produce fine, deeply colored red wines, with the attractive meaty plumpness of \u003ca title=\"Merlot Wine Grape Variety\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-275-merlot\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e and the gently herbaceous, cedary notes of \u003ca title=\"Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape Variety\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-76-cabernet-sauvignon\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAconcagua Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wine-producing region of \u003ca title=\"Chile Wine Region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-chile\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChile\u003c\/a\u003e, located 60 miles (100km) north of the capital, Santiago. It was long thought that this hot, dry valley was not suitable for growing wine grapes – the Chilean wine pioneer Don Maximiano Errazuriz was ridiculed when he planted his first vines here – but the quality of the region's modern-day \u003ca title=\"Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Variety\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-76-cabernet-sauvignon\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Syrah Grape Variety\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-1651-syrah\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Merlot Grape Variety\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-275-merlot\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e has robustly reversed this opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery started by \u003ca title=\"Search for Errazuriz Wines\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/find\/errazuriz+chile\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eErrazuriz\u003c\/a\u003e dominates the area but has been joined by other producers of note. ' ...\u003ca id=\"MoreRegionDetail1\" title=\"More information about the Aconcagua Valley wine region\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/regions-aconcagua+valley\"\u003emore\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChile \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of South America's most important wine-producing countries. Occupying a thin strip down the western coast of the continent, it is home to a wide range of \u003ca title=\"'Terroir' definition\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/technical-wine-terms-q-t.lml#terroir\"\u003eterroirs\u003c\/a\u003e, leading some commentators to describe the country as a \"winegrower's paradise\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652182814910,"sku":"CHAC091511","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/CH-Vina-von-Siebenthal-Carmenere7-1.jpg?v=1653484460"},{"product_id":"andre-brunel-cotes-du-rhone","title":"Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAndre Brunel Cotes du Rhone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brunel family has lived in the Southern Rhone since the 18th century. Andre Brunel's grandfather established the family winemaking tradition, and Andre himself took over the reins of running the Cailloux estate from his father in 1971. Under Andre's expert direction, Les Cailloux is now widely recognised as a world-class domaine. The vineyard holdings today span 80 hectares throughout the southern Rhone valley and Andre also makes outstanding value Cotes du Rhone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine comes from two terroirs with complementary qualities allowing the Grenache to reveal all its potential: elegance and finesse thanks to the small yields and clay-limestone subsoil of the Saint Geniès de Comolas terroir in the Gard and power and hardiness thanks to the round pebbles and clay subsoil of the Travaillan in the Vaucluse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grenache expresses all its qualities through the wine: exuberance of red fruit, roundness of tannins. The Syrah and the Cinsault bring their structure and elegance. The 2014 vintage, less hot than the previous ones, brings this note of elegance to this wine that makes it a perfect choice for enjoying moments with your friends or destress after a hard working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maceration lasts between 20 and 30 days. Rack and return\/punching of the cap are carried out on a daily basis during the alcoholic fermentation. The fermentation temperatures are controlled at around 28%. The devatting is decided upon after tasting. The cuvees age in vats and are bottled without any fining after filtering on pinkish soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/domaine-les-cailloux.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAndre Brunels\u003c\/a\u003e skills have earned him worldwide recognition for the intensity and concentration of his wines, combining modern technical expertise and traditional power of the region. The Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone is balanced intense and powerful, with spicy, savoury fuit and a white pepper and plum fruit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAndre Brunel Cotes du Rhone - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652182880446,"sku":"FRR250608","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/AndreBrunelCotesduRhone.jpg?v=1729770902"},{"product_id":"ayala-brut-majeur","title":"Ayala Brut Majeur NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the original eighteen Grandes Marques Champagne Houses, Ayala’s noble history dates back to 1860 when Edmond de Ayala received the magnificent Château as the dowry for his wedding. 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The vineyard was then very fragmented, divided between many owners, renting or exploiting their own vineyards.\n\u003cp\u003eThe plots were very small as evidenced by the notarial acts. But going up the Sadon lineal family (maiden name of our grandmother Raymonde), we can identify a Pierre Sadon, \"vigneron\" in 1635 in the parish of Pouilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThen five successive generations of Sadon mentioned \"vigneron à Pouilly\" in parish and municipal archives.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the early 1800, there are two generations of Sadon both \"vignerons\" and \"pontonniers\" (that is to say \"passeur\" de Loire) in the hamlet of Charenton, village of Pouilly.\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bel-air-pouilly.com\/en\/pages\/historique\/\"\u003e http:\/\/www.bel-air-pouilly.com\/en\/pages\/historique\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur great-great grandfather, Louis Sadon, left Charenton to settle vigneron in le Bouchot in the late nineteenth century when he married Marie Chollet. She herself inherited some of her parents' various bits of vines. Together they created the current Domaine de Bel Air.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTheir only son André Sadon nicknamed \"Riquette\", born in 1900, was a great precursor to the forefront of new technology of the time (tying ...). He made great improvements to the domaine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHe initiated his son in law Lucien Mauroyand daughter Raymonde as good winemakers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 1940 years were marked by war and occupation and the 50s were painful for the vineyard, especially in le Bouchot, facing south and east that had to suffer almost annually frost or hail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt took a lot of courage and perseverance to survive and then remain faithful to an exciting job but subject to the vagaries of nature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDomaine de Bel Air Pouilly Fume - Hay Wines\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652183077054,"sku":"FRLR232210","price":25.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Bel-Air-Pouilly-Fume5-1.jpg?v=1653484465"},{"product_id":"bollinger-la-grande-annee-2007","title":"Bollinger La Grande Annee 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Bollinger was established in 1829 by Jacques Bollinger and to this day is still family owned. 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The fresh, long finish has a lively citrus twist to round it off. \u003cstrong\u003e37.5cl bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes used to make the Chateau Laville Sauternes were pressed using pneumatic and vertical hydraulic presses. Fermentation took place at 20-22°C, in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine was subsequently aged in new 400 litre French oak casks for 30 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSémillon is the principal grape variety (85%) in the Chateau Laville Sauternes, with an additional Sauvignon Blanc (13%) and a small part of Muscadelle (2%). The grapes are selectively hand harvested with four to six passages through the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Laville has 14 hectares of vineyard in Sauternes, in the commune of Preignac, on gravel soils underpinned with limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best plots are used to make the Grand Vin of Laville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are approximately 35 years old. 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A perfect balance of freshness and generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck is one of the most admired Champagne houses thanks to the unrivalled and consistently high quality of its wines. The current range is one of the most awarded collections of wines in the world. The intricacies of the champagnes' complex make-up have been perfected over the years by one of the most celebrated winemaking teams in Champagne - between three winemakers they have been awarded 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' at the International Wine Challenge fifteen times. This winemaking legacy, paired with the house's flamboyant history since its foundation in 1851 by the man who would become known as 'Champagne Charlie', makes it a unique offering from Champagne: a house with great, hand-crafted wines, heritage and proven quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck have built exceptional relationships with the most experienced growers across the Champagne region, and can draw on a rich palette of crus. Precise selection of grapes takes place from 60 specific sites. Vineyards which are integral to producing grapes which build the house style are Oger for Chardonnay for its texture, floral notes and ageing ability, Ambonnay for Pinot Noir for its power, vinosity and fruit, and Verneuil for Pinot Meunier for its acidity, body and aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the first fermentation, the wine is racked to separate the lees and then undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften the natural acidity. 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The wine is matured for 12 months in air conditioned cellars and is bottled on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Garraud Lalande de Pomerol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652183601342,"sku":"FRBX144406","price":31.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Ch-Garraud9-1.jpg?v=1653484472"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-vaudieu-closerie-de-vaudieu-chateauneuf-du-pape","title":"Chateau de Vaudieu Closerie de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau de Vaudieu  Chateauneuf du Pape is a deep ruby red in colour, with a black cherry core. Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape has lively berry fruits on the nose, with a touch of liquorice and a hint of black pepper.  This wine is full of fruit, juicy and round with ripe tannins that gently support the cherry, cassis and herb character on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.famillebrechet.com\/test\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.famillebrechet.com\/test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Vaudieu originated from ‘Vallée de Dieu’ (Valley of God), a reference to the beauty of the area. The Château is a splendid 18th Century property, once owned by the négociant Gabriel Meffre, and now run by his grandson, Laurent Bréchet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past seven years, Laurent has transformed the estate through substantial investment and an obsession with quality. 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It is pure and fresh on the long berry fruit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginnings of the estate date back to the early 1900s, Mr. Besson, Dominique Morel’s great-grandfather, moved to the town of Émeringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA man of his time, Besson was the inventor of the first filter press, for which he won a bronze medal at the Concours Lépine in 1910, he set up a distillery and a cooperage near the small 2-hectare (5-acre) vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gry-sablon.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDomaine de Gry-Sablon\u003c\/a\u003e’s vineyards are spread across 8 villages in the Beaujolais winemaking area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of our vineyards are on hillsides, some even on very steep slopes. 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Delicate yet delicious with gentle strawberry notes and a lovely long finish, summer in a glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUn Petit Syrah Grenache Rose VdP du Gard - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652184617150,"sku":"FRR264710","price":11.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/CampugetPetitRose.jpg?v=1775044993"},{"product_id":"marius-grenache-syrah-igp-pays-doc","title":"Marius Grenache Syrah IGP Pays D'Oc 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMarius Grenache Syrah IGP Pays D'Oc\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story behind Michel Chapoutier's latest innovation, Marius, is that he remembers his great grandfather as a man with an insatiable thirst for life, and he is also the dapper gentleman who graces the label on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mariusbymichelchapoutier.com\/gb\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMarius\u003c\/a\u003e wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A good wine is a wine you want to taste again\", my great grandfather used to say.\u003cbr\u003eThis wine carries his message as well as the warmth of the soil in the South of France where this wine is rooted.\u003cbr\u003eConviviality, that of a man who likes to share. 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Red fruit aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarius advises you to serve this wine between 10 and 12°C, during an aperitif or a meal among friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMarius Grenache Syrah IGP Pays D'Oc - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652184682686,"sku":"FRL226212","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Marius-Red4-1.jpg?v=1653484482"},{"product_id":"mont-rocher-vielles-vignes-carignan","title":"Mont Rocher Vielles Vignes Carignan 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMont Rocher Vielles Vignes Carignan \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont Rocher Vielles Vignes Carignan IGP Pays D'Herault is a juicy wine with a beautiful cherry red colour. The nose shows an abundance of intense red berry fruit and hints of vanilla flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is soft, full flavoured with a touch of chocolate richness and a smooth easy drinking finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont Rocher is a collection of wine produces from indigenous varieties, produced in a style that lets them clearly express their varietal typicity and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca title=\"Alliance Wine France\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alliancewine.com\/our-wine\/made-by-alliance\/alliance-wine-france\/\"\u003eAlliance Wine France\u003c\/a\u003e range, Mont Rocher is a collection of wine produces from indigenous varieties, produced in a style that lets them clearly express their varietal typicity and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern France, with its multifarious regions, indigenous grapes, cultures and traditions is home to some of the most exciting, characterful wines in the world at present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure, authoritative packaging that lets these wines do the talking meets delicious, well-balanced wines that offer a taste of the real France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarignan (also known as Mazuelo, Bovale Grande, Cariñena, Samsó, and Carignane) is a red Spanish\/French wine grape variety that is widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and around the globe. Along with Aramon, it was once considered one of the main grapes responsible for France's wine lake and was a substantial producer in jug wine production in California's Central Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe must also underline that the Mont Rocher Vielles Vignes Carignan IGP Pays D'Herault won SILVER at the 2012 Sommelier Wine Awards. Fresh black cherry and blackcurrant\/cassis notes on the nose lead to a 'light, lively palate with a spicy finish,' said Sara Bachiorri, from The Glasshouse, adding that 'It shows great character and depth of fruit for such a price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMont Rocher Vielles Vignes Carignan - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652184879294,"sku":"FRL226312","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Mont-Rocher-Carignan4-1.jpg?v=1653484486"},{"product_id":"mont-rocher-malbec-igp-pays-doc","title":"Mont Rocher Malbec IGP Pays D'Oc 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMont Rocher Malbec IGP Pays D'Oc\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont Rocher Malbec IGP Pays D'Oc is deep in colour with ripe plum and dark fruit on the palate, the long finish is smooth and rounded, pair with barbequed meat or strong cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont Rocher is a collection of wine produces from indigenous varieties, produced in a style that lets them clearly express their varietal typicity, and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca title=\"Alliance Wine France\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alliancewine.com\/our-wine\/made-by-alliance\/alliance-wine-france\/\"\u003eAlliance Wine France\u003c\/a\u003e range, Mont Rocher is a collection of wine produces from indigenous varieties, produced in a style that lets them clearly express their varietal typicity and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern France, with its multifarious regions, indigenous grapes, cultures and traditions is home to some of the most exciting, characterful wines in the world at present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure, authoritative packaging that lets these wines do the talking meets delicious, well-balanced wines that offer a taste of the real France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalbec is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust tannins, and are known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French plantations of Malbec are now found primarily in Cahors in South West France. It is increasingly celebrated as an Argentine varietal wine and is being grown around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalled Auxerrois or Côt Noir in Cahors, called Malbec in Bordeaux, and Pressac in other places, the grape became less popular in Bordeaux after 1956 when frost killed off 75% of the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe must also underline that the Mont Rocher Vielles Vignes Carignan IGP Pays D'Herault won SILVER at the 2012 Sommelier Wine Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh black cherry and blackcurrant\/cassis notes on the nose lead to a 'light, lively palate with a spicy finish,' said Sara Bachiorri, from The Glasshouse, adding that 'It shows great character and depth of fruit for such a price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMont Rocher Malbec IGP Pays D'Oc - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652184977598,"sku":"FRL225010","price":11.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Mont-Rocher-Malbec5-1.jpg?v=1653484486"},{"product_id":"chereau-carre-muscadet","title":"Chereau Carre Muscadet 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eChereau Carre Muscadet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChereau Carre Muscadet is a big wine with big minerally flavours of the sea, air \u0026amp; vegetation finishing with a crisp punchy smoky edge - yeehaa!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the leading Muscadet producers with substantial family owned vineyards in some of the best locations of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe different terroirs owned allows Bernard to offer wines unique in style and differing qualities, - so forget the cheap pretenders to the Muscadet crown, try a wine that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and shakes you around the room - if you dare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChereau Carre Muscadet : The House of Chereau Carre occupies the most privileged position in the Loire-Atlantique department of France. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chereau-carre.co.uk\/our-story\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.chereau-carre.co.uk\/our-story\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis family-owned property dates back to the 15th century. The vines here are some of the most prized in the region of the Sevre-et-Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Our winery, created in 1960, produces high quality Muscadet “Sèvre et Maine”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wines have always been produced on the finest schist\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eterroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the appellation, using the best\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evinification techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, including harvesting by hand, aging on lees and letting the wine age in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rest on the quality of our terroir to create various Cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChéreau-Carré is also a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efamily story\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today, two generations work closely together to run the four wine producing estates.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur family settled in the Muscadet region in the 15th century. 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It brings together four properties, including Château de Chasseloir and Château de l’Oiselinière.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo other properties were bought later:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChâteau de la Chesnaie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe Bois Bruley estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Basse Goulaine, on the outskirts of Nantes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we farm 135 hectares of vines, all on wonderful schist, mica schist and orthogneiss terroirs in the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork continues to be done by\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe family\u003c\/strong\u003e, as we now have the third generation involved in cultivating and producing high quality Muscadet wines every year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652185174206,"sku":"FRLR230310","price":13.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Muscadet-Carre5-1.jpg?v=1653484489"},{"product_id":"domaine-perraud-macon-village-le-loup","title":"Domaine Perraud Macon Village 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDomaine Perraud Macon Village\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Perraud Macon Village is bright yellow in colour with perfumed white flowers and stone fruit on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate of Domaine Perraud Macon Village is medium to full bodied, with lively citrus acidity and flavours of fruit salad including melon, peach and a hint of pineapple, the finish is mineral and long with the fresh acidity balancing the full fruit nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hachette-vins.com\/guide-vins\/producteurs\/51152\/dom-perraud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDomaine Perraud\u003c\/a\u003e is a fine example of a young producer striking out on his own to create what will soon be one of the Maconnais’ most respected domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines show remarkable elegance, purity and complexity at modest price tags. The Perraud family was one of many making their living from growing grapes for the local co-operative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, in 2005, encouraged by his parents, Jean-Christophe Perraud (then 24 years of age) began to make and bottle wine from the family’s vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncouraged by his parents, Jean-Christophe Perraud, then 24, began to make and bottle wine from the family's 25 hectares of Bourgogne, Mâcon and Saint-Véran vineyards and sold them on the local market until 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from what the Perrauds describe as 'young vines' (both the Chardonnay and the Aligoté are between 20-25 years old), the wines show remarkable elegance, purity and complexity at modest price tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Perraud is a fine example of a young vigneron striking out on his own with the family's vineyards to create what will soon be one of the Mâconnais' most respected domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Perraud Macon Village is all grown in the Perraud's own vineyards in the communes or Villages of La Roche Vineuse, Verzé, Hurigny and Salornay sur Guy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive clay and chalk soils give extra power and richness to the otherwise elegant, aromatic palate (the white-chalk pebbles absorb sun during the day, and reflect it during the night to extend ripening).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were machine harvested in the cool of early morning. This ensures a quick turnaround so that the precious melon and citrus character is kept intact, without danger of oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking was kept as natural as possible, with wild yeasts used for fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was allowed to take place in order to encourage a round, supple feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine rested for six months on its lees to encourage complexity before blending and then bottling. Part of the wine was aged in oak barrels for nearly nine months to encourage a weightier style than the average Mâcon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDomaine Perraud Macon Village - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652185206974,"sku":"FRBY171109","price":21.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Macon-Villages-Perraud-1.jpg?v=1653484489"},{"product_id":"pol-roger-brut","title":"Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePol Roger Brut Reserve NV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps best known as Winston Churchill's favourite Champagne. 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The range of wines was enlarged, and this gave an additional impetus to the development of Pol Roger's fame. In 1961, a vintage rosé was launched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few years later, a special vintage was born, the Cuvée Winston Churchill was born in 1975. At the same time, the firm developed and reached 201 acres in 1999. The previous year, the United States had become the biggest export market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePol Roger Brut Reserve NV - Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652185239742,"sku":"FRCH1901NV","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Pol-Roger5-1.jpg?v=1653484491"},{"product_id":"domaine-des-ballandors-quincy","title":"Domaine des Ballandors Quincy 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDomaine des Ballandors Quincy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine des Ballandors Quincy, the flavours and aromas achieved in this wine are equivalent to any top flight Sancerre, with ‘grippy’ edgy grapefruit notes and steely crisp fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Jean Tatin and his wife Chantal Wilk, the Domaine des Ballandors estate produces a Quincy that is a superb value alternative to Sancerre and Pouilly Fume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long slow fermentation of around two months ensures the retention of its fine aromatics, while ageing on fine lees fives a subtle yet fuller mouthfeel that beats many a Sancerre in terms of class and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Tatin is a pioneer in Quincy, and has re-invented the appellation as a producer of high quality, vineyard-driven Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean’s meticulous approach and mastery of this grape variety has influenced many other young winemakers in the Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.domaines-tatin.com\/EN\/vins-quincy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDomaine des Ballandors\u003c\/a\u003e has 20 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc vines, planted on the sandy soil over freshwater Kimmeridgian limestone that is characteristic of the region, and gives the flinty mineral flavours that typify the Ballandors wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced from three different vineyards, and the micro-parcels are vinified separately before the best are selected from which to blend the final cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep sand and gravel soils of the ‘Le Pressoir’ site produce very lively and expressive wines, while the old vines of ‘Chamoux’ and ‘Le Clos des Victoires’ produce rich, ripe and full wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the village adjacent to Sancerre and Pouilly Fume where wines of similar style are made but because of Quincy’s ‘lesser’ name at much reduced cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a testament to that; the flavours and aromas achieved in this wine are equivalent to any top flight Sancerre, with ‘grippy’ edgy grapefruit notes and steely crisp fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Anton Beukes, winemaker at the Môreson Winery in South Africa, tasted this wine at supper, he said; ‘This is the wine I would love to make’ - Anton makes some very serious wines, so what an accolade! Winner of Best French White Wine at ‘France under one roof’ London 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDomaine des Ballandors Quincy - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652185370814,"sku":"FRLR230910","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Quincy-Ballandors5-1.jpg?v=1653484489"},{"product_id":"domaine-sautereau-sancerre-rose","title":"Domaine Sautereau Sancerre Rose 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDomaine Sautereau Sancerre Rose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Sautereau Sancerre Rose is pale pink in colour, fine raspberry fruit defines the nose, and carries through onto the fresh, mid-weight palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamy complexity of Domaine Sautereau Sancerre Rose is well-balanced by crisp acidity and there is a long finish of summer fruits and delicate citrus too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family-run Domaine Sautereau produces modern, attractive wines that offer excellent value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sautereau family has been producing wine for nine generations in the village of Crezancy, seven kilometres from the town of Sancerre.\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sancerre-sautereau.com\/\"\u003e http:\/\/www.sancerre-sautereau.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery is now being run by David Sautereau, whose careful and orderly approach in his small, immaculate cellar is reflected in the absolute purity of his wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h3\"\u003eIn the village of Crézancy, seven kilometres west of Sancerre, the Sautereau family has been producing wine for nine generations...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery is now being run by David Sautereau, who is producing modern, attractive wines that offer excellent value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine's 15 hectares of vineyard are situated mainly in Crézancy, with a tiny proportion located in Bue and the village of Sancerre itself. 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Bud break started in early April during a warm, dry start to spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowering period was slightly earlier than average, with great weather providing a good fruit set. An overabundance of rain in July and August (three times the normal amount in some areas) resulted in prolific growth in the vineyards, requiring a lot of canopy management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite all the wet weather, the grapes stayed healthy with good must weights. A perfect start to September took an unexpected turn right before harvest, and rain forced the picking to be done very quickly, with most fruit at the winery by the end of the first week of October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity was on par with the ten-year average, and quality was very good thanks to attention to detail and hard work in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes underwent skin contact for 20 hours prior to fermentation in stainless steel tanks, in order to extract precious Riesling flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fermentation lasted three weeks at 19°C, with natural yeasts used for this wine. The wine was kept in inert, large oak barrels for five months, which resulted in a more mellow, smooth wine but without any hint of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxel describes the 2014 Purist as his best vintage so far. 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