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Five generations of family have kept the traditional methods of cognac production alive and well, and today they oversee every part of the cognac production, as a result quality is high and the cognac in the bottle has more age and therefore smoothness than bigger brands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652172820670,"sku":"EVCG4505","price":73.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/CG-Maxime-Trijol-GC-VSOP1-1.jpg?v=1653484372"},{"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. 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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. 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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. 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We hope you enjoy our Gin with the same level of pleasure that they have making it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHill Billy Red Gin- Hay Wines \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652174393534,"sku":"UKHRGN26","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/GNHillyBillyRed-Copy.jpg?v=1705329571"},{"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. 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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":"baron-de-sigognac-bas-armagnac-vs","title":"Baron de Sigognac VS Armagnac","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBaron de Sigognac VS Armagnac \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron de Sigognac VS Armagnac is made by a family that trace their roots back to the 12th Century. The Armagnac they make is artisan and made in small batches. The company owns one short column still which is almost a century old, and it produces around 50-60 casks a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Armagnac, legend has it that, one day long ago, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/armagnac-sigognac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBaron de Sigognac\u003c\/a\u003e took all the traditional clocks out of his cellars. Fascinated by the mystery surrounding the way Armagnac ages so well, he had some very strange timepieces made. On these clocks, the face had ten divisions instead of twelve.The seconds had become years, the big hand moved only once a decade and the hour hand marked the centuries. Baron de Sigognac had found the core of the mystery of Armagnac ageing : time and patience... The legend adds that, with time, Baron de Sigognac who had thoroughly separated each harvest in different casks took first the idea of selling his brandies as genuine vintaged Armagnacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baron de Sigognac distillery is a traditional one. It is located on the north wing of the main cellar, an old imposing building in the very heart of the vineyard. At Sigognac, the distillery is primarily the place where the secrecy of the house know-how holds an uttermost importance. The distillation is this magic moment when the entirely natural wines give birth to the sublime Sigognac Armagnacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as it is distilled, the Baron de Sigognac Armagnac is already unique and high class. At this point, it is instantly placed in new oak barrels!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron de Sigognac Bas Armagnac VS is beautiful, delicate, rich flavour, combining sweetness and spiciness. A unique and stylish Armagnac. A three star, or \"VS,\" Armagnac is a mix of several Armagnacs that have seen at least two years of aging in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBaron de Sigognac VS Armagnac - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180619454,"sku":"EVAR4521","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/ARM-Baron-de-Sig-VS5-2.jpg?v=1653484423"},{"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":"isle-of-raasay-single-malt-first-batch","title":"Isle of Raasay Single Malt","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIsle of Raasay Single Malt \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_30_1427293557438_31439\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Isle of Raasay, an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling, provides the ingredients for the perfect dram. Our lightly peated Isle of Raasay Single Malt is an expression of this magical place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Isle of Raasay spirits – peated and unpeated – are matured separately in first fill Rye whiskey, fresh Chinkapin oak and first fill Bordeaux red wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese six recipe casks marry together to create the perfect dram with real elegance, complexity and depth of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery drop of spirit is distilled, matured and bottled on the Isle of Raasay using water from our well: Tobar na Ba Bàine (the Well of the Pale Cow).\" - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raasaydistillery.com\/raasay-whisky\/single-malt\/\"\u003eIsle of Raasay Single Malt | Isle of Raasay Distillery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsle of Raasay Single Malt - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181209278,"sku":"GORDWHI047","price":56.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Isle-of-Raasay-Whisky.jpg?v=1653484430"},{"product_id":"isle-of-raasay-gin","title":"Isle of Raasay Gin","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIsle of Raasay Gin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_30_1427293557438_31439\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsle of Raasay Gin is handcrafted in Scotland and combines ten carefully chosen botanicals, including Raasay juniper, sweet orange peel, lemon peel, and our triple distilled spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at 46% using water from our well, this is the first legal spirit from an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery drop is lovingly distilled, bottled and shipped direct from the Isle of Raasay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOSE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFresh and aromatic, with juniper, sweet orange, candied lemon and hints of rhubarb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePALATE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDry with bursts of juniper, richer rhubarb and citrus notes before all the flavours harmonise together for a refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINISH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDry and zesty, with a lasting aftertaste that encapsulates Raasay’s style and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Local botanist Dr Stephen Bungard helped us hand-pick only the finest Raasay juniper on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe crafted the perfect balance of flavours by distilling the juniper along with a select few botanicals in our copper malt spirit still, and vapour infusing the rest in our copper gin basket to retain their vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur distillers make the cut when the citrus reveals itself and collect only the “heart” of the run, the very best quality spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation and presentation of our gin is inspired by Raasay’s impressive geological variety, our unique water source, island shores and state-of-the-art distillery. 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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!! 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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 ...). 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