{"title":"Red Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed wine is a timeless classic, loved for its depth, complexity, and versatility. From bold and full-bodied styles to light and elegant expressions, red wines offer a captivating range of flavours to suit every palate and occasion. At Hay Wines, we are proud to present a carefully curated selection of red wines from some of the world’s finest wine regions, ensuring there is something to delight every wine lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA World of Flavours \u0026amp; Styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed wines are crafted from a variety of grape types, each contributing to the wine’s unique character. Whether you prefer the rich, velvety notes of Cabernet Sauvignon, the delicate red fruit and earthy tones of Pinot Noir, or the spicy, robust flavours of Shiraz, our collection showcases the best of what the world of red wine has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the sun-kissed vineyards of Italy and France to the emerging gems of Eastern Europe and the New World, our range includes both well-known favourites and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Any Occasion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed wine is renowned for its versatility, making it an ideal choice for a wide variety of occasions. Whether you’re enjoying a cosy evening in, hosting a dinner party, or simply unwinding after a long day, the right red wine enhances the moment. Its ability to pair beautifully with food—from hearty meat dishes to rich vegetarian cuisine—makes it a staple for any wine enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Commitment to Quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hay Wines, we are passionate about sourcing high-quality red wines from both renowned wineries and boutique producers. Our selection includes everything from classic Old World wines to innovative New World creations, ensuring a diverse and exciting range for our customers. We carefully select each bottle for its craftsmanship, character, and ability to provide an exceptional drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop Our Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your journey into the world of red wines, our collection has something to suit your taste. Explore our range today and discover the richness, elegance, and variety that red wines have to offer. Browse our selection and find the perfect bottle to enjoy or share.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"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":"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":"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 2022","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":"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\/files\/Nostros_Pinot_Noir.jpg?v=1781692716"},{"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\/files\/Nostros_Carmenere.jpg?v=1781692647"},{"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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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":"chateau-de-garraud-lalande-de-pomerol","title":"Chateau Garraud Lalande de Pomerol 2018","description":"\u003ch4\u003eChateau Garraud Lalande de Pomerol\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Garraud Lalande de Pomerol is a plum colour. 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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\/files\/ChateauGarraudLalandedePomerol.jpg?v=1781693074"},{"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. The family is established in Vaucluse, and grows vines in the Southern Rhône since five generations. At the beginning of the XXth century, our great grand-father Auguste, who was honoured with a gold medal at the general agricultural competition in Paris in 1900... grew a nearly 10 Ha vineyard and several olive trees on the foothills of the delicious village of Gigondas, once called Jocunditas, which means \"Joy and Glee\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis daughter, Juliette, got married with Gabriel Meffre. They started to discover the virgin lands around, cutting trees to plant vines; this is the signification of our current logo, decorating our bottles: an olive tree with grapes. Gabriel and Juliette Meffre, as true visionaries, developed thanks to their huge work all their estates to become one of the major actors of the Southern Rhône, on the prestigious appellations as Châteauneuf du pape and Gigondas, and moreover on the Côtes du Rhône and Provence. In 1987, their daughter Sylvette Brechet started to manage those estates, quickly joined by his son Laurent in 1990, and later by Julien in 2006. Today, each estate is led by a Brechet, to set up diary work, and to provide a necessary presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape - Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652183765182,"sku":"FRR251109","price":29.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Clos-de-Vaudieu-CNDP5-1.jpg?v=1653484472"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-gry-sablon-fleurie","title":"Domaine de Gry Sablon Fleurie Vielles Vignes 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDomaine de Gry Sablon Fleurie Vielles Vignes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Gry Sablon Fleurie Vielles Vignes colour is vibrant ruby red with flecks of purple. It displays fine, elegant cherry blossom and red berries on the nose, with gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate of Domaine de Gry Sablon Fleurie Vielles Vignes is concentrated and juicy with underlying tannins to support the ripe fruit of this vintage. 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. Vineyards planted in water drainage channels are maintained and meticulously tended every year to prevent erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these vineyards, all farm work is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTillage or cover crops are used in vineyards where mechanization is possible. The vineyard is managed using sustainable pest control methods and everything is done to stimulate the natural defenses of the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticular attention is paid to controlling yields, either by short pruning, disbudding or green harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the estate, all harvesting is done by hand, and all the grapes take a turn on the sorting table before arriving at the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir motto is: \"Make superb grapes into wine, while respecting the singularity of the terroirs\". Using our modern stainless steel vats with precise temperature control, they can process grapes that have been completely or partially destemmed without adding any sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Gry Sablon Fleurie Vielles Vignes is Beaujolais at its best, a deeply pleasurable wine and Morel's wines encapsulate this style better than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Gry Sablon Fleurie Vielles Vignes - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652184060094,"sku":"FRBY170510","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/DomaineGrySablonFleurie.jpg?v=1729771260"},{"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. By mastering the grapes of the Rhone Valley of which secrets I wanted to reveal.\u003cbr\u003eNow, it's my turn to carry a message of pleasure through this wine.\u003cbr\u003eMichel Chapoutier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarius Red is a wine that combines power, complexity and elegance.\u003cbr\u003eThe Syrah endows it with warmth, robustness and a lovely bluish red hue. The Grenache brings a natural sweetness, balancing the whole.\u003cbr\u003eThe grape harvest is done during the day: the natural summer heat by the begining of the automn is a great benefit for the wine maturity.\u003cbr\u003eThe complexity, the elegance and the gourmet touch of Marius rouge are then revealed by our wine blending know-how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to achieve a balanced and complex vintage, the vineyards we have selected are cultivated on clay and calcareous hillsides. This type of location provides a favourable sun exposure on the hillsides as well as sufficient water reserves in the limestone earth that the vineyards can reach its desired maturity. Furthermore, these vineyards are controlled using the Royat Cordon pruning technique, enabling to grow balanced grapes with a regular maturity. The rootstocks are adapted to the soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you taste it, enjoy in particular:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts colour: red, purple, dense, clear with deep purple glints.\u003cbr\u003eOn the nose: powerful, complex, dark, spicy, red berries, delicate floral touch.\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate: powerful, concentrated and structured attack with a tinge of silky tannins. 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. 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Brix at harvest was between 23.5 and 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking for Falconhead Marlborough Pinot Noir begins with fermentation on skins in Marlborough, employing plunging and some natural fermentation. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wineportfolio.co.nz\/wineportfolio\/our-brands\/falconhead\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.wineportfolio.co.nz\/wineportfolio\/our-brands\/falconhead\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is on skins for 7 to 10 days. After pressing the wine is transported to our Hawkes Bay winery for MLF and barrel maturation in new and used French oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing 12 months maturation the components are graded and blended prior to bottling in Katikati.\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\u003e\"The New Zealand falcon has been a revered guardian of our vineyards for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our Riverview Vineyard on the banks of the Ngaruroro River in Hawkes Bay, we housed and trained a male and female falcon whose seemingly effortless grace held us rapt for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only remaining bird of prey endemic to New Zealand helps us with our natural sustainability program by managing pest control operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo this day we still have a resident falcon who often visits the feeding station we’ve set up as a token of appreciation to this flying celebrity who also graces our country’s $20 bill.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalconhead Marlborough Pinot Noir - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652214108350,"sku":"NZML323112","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IMG_0825-1.jpg?v=1653484546"},{"product_id":"azamor-alentejo-red","title":"Azamor Alentejo Red 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAzamor Alentejo Red\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzamor Alentejo Red is beautifully aromatic with lush dark red fruit perfumes. On the palate, the wine is well rounded with an abundance of delicious soft fruit flavours. It finishes smooth and persistent, with soft ripe tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate the wine is robust and chunky, with tremendous structure, packed with ripe, rich fruit and a lovely spicy sheen from the French and American oak ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family owned estate of Azamor was purchased by Alison and Joaquim Luiz-Gomes in 1998. Known as the \"bread basket\" of Portugal, the Alentejo has staked a claim as one of the country's most important red wine regions. It is renowned for its consistency of good quality, excellent value, fruit driven wines. Unlike many producers in the region, Azamor's vineyards are planted on low vigour hillside sites, which gives their wines more depth of flavour. Alison uses a mixture of local varieties like Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet, as well as international ones such as Petit Verdot, Syrah and Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlison was awarded a post-graduation in oenology awarded by the Universidade Cátolica do Porto. Alison met her husband at Manchester Business School before moving to Portugal and taking a Marketing of Wines course at UC of Davis California. Is now totally dedicated to the Azamor project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Azamor vineyards are unique. The 27 hectares of vineyards are situated at 350m above sea level, they look out over a vast landscape, including a breathtaking view of Spain. They are the most densely planted in the region of Alentejo; the north-south rows are planted 2.2m x 0.9m. 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The fermented must was left on skins before being pressed and before going through malolactic fermentation. 70% of the wine was aged in stainless steel, with the remainder being aged for seven months in French and American oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.azamor.com\/\"\u003eazamor.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzamor Alentejo Red - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652214796478,"sku":"PTA330306","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/POAzamour.jpg?v=1658923659"},{"product_id":"calusari-pinot-noir","title":"Calusari Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCalusari Pinot Noir\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalusari Pinot Noir is soft and juicy with bags of red berry fruit and hints of vanilla, smooth, economical and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Cramele Recas, Englishman Philip Cox and his wife Elvira have replanted 700 hectares of decrepit vineyards, replacing them with immaculately tended sites the equal of anywhere else in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brand new winery, and the recruiting of seasoned new world winemakers, has enabled them to produce top quality reds and whites \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.recaswine.ro\/en\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.recaswine.ro\/en\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you walk through the rolling vineyards of the 700 hectare Cramele Recas estate, two things are inescapable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is the scale of the transformation that Englishman Philip Cox and his wife Elvira have managed to achieve, replanting 700 hectares of decrepit vineyards, replacing them with immaculately tended sites the equal of anywhere else in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second is that if you didn't know where you were, you'd be convinced you were in Tuscany or any other \"Classic\" wine producing region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo a certain extent you are as Romania has a history of winemaking stretching back millennia and it was this potential that has driven this dynamic duo to dedicate their lives to driving forward Romanian winemaking to it's current state of rude health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 20 million euro investment in the vineyards and brand new winery, as well as the recruitment of seasoned new world winemakers, has enabled Cramele Recas to produce top quality reds and whites from a broad range of varietals at very competitive prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important aspect in the wine production is the innovation chapter which was distinguished since the debut of the Reca? 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(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.majellawines.com.au\/about-us\/history\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.majellawines.com.au\/about-us\/history\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lynn family have been residents of the Penola - Coonawarra district for over four generations, starting out as store-Keepers and then graduating into grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property on which Majella now stands was originally owned by Frank Lynn, and bought by his nephew, George, in 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge and Pat Lynn kept Merino’s for wool production on their farm about ten miles away, and had always wanted some good Coonawarra country for their up-and-coming prime lamb enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViticulture, however, was not on their agenda until 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge had always been great friends with Eric Brand. Eric has just started producing his wines under the \"Laira\" label and was selling some wine to the old Hardy Wine Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrian was interested in planting a vineyard on the Majella property and in 1968 we went ahead and planted 6 acres of Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric offered to buy the grapes to produce wine for Hardy’s and the future looked rosy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere wasn’t a lot of money in it, but it complemented the sheep enterprise, so eventually some 70 acres were planted - about 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMajella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652234293438,"sku":"AUCO060909","price":24.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Majella-Cabernet-1.jpg?v=1653484641"},{"product_id":"luis-canas-seleccion-de-la-familia-rioja-reserva","title":"Luis Canas Seleccion de la Familia Rioja Reserva 2020","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLuis Canas Seleccion de la Familia Rioja Reserva\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuis Canas Seleccion de la Familia Rioja Reserva is a dark garnet red colour with a pronounced bouquet of ripe strawberries and plums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuis Canas Seleccion de la Familia Rioja Reserva is a deep, rich and savoury on the palate showing well integrated tannins, elegant, silky fruit and subtle oak. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.luiscanas.com\/bodega.php?sec=3\u0026amp;sub=bodega\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.luiscanas.com\/bodega.php?sec=3\u0026amp;sub=bodega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Canas has been at the heart of Rioja since 1928 though the contemporary story begins in 1970 when Luis Canas became the first Rioja Alavesa winemaker to bottle his young wine rather than sell it in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in Villabuena, Luis Canas utilise their knowledge of the local climate, terroir, cultivation methods and a real sense of pride and dedication to create these unique wines - every harvest Luis Canas, now 86, stands at the head of the selection table keenly ensuring only the best parcels of grapes are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result is wine consistently packed with fruit and wrapped in a silky, oak laced layer of flavour that seems unique to Rioja - truly world class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1928 the founder, Luis Cañas was born\u003c\/strong\u003e. A perfectionist, exceptionally hardworking and whose motivation was always the pride of achieving the best quality in his vineyards and consequently in his bulk wines which convinced the palates of the great wine merchants who at the time were based in the Bilbao Alhóndiga market\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt was in 1970 that Luis Cañas went on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eselling bottled young wines which had previously only been sold in bulk. That same year, not far from the Cueva de los Curas, we created the winery which bears our name and poured into it all our passion for the grape, the true origin of wines of the finest quality from the Rioja Alavesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989 marks a milestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the history of our cellar, with Juan Luis Cañas, son of Luis Cañas, taking over the reins. Just 33 years old, he brought a breath of fresh air to the winery while preserving the work ethic and family tradition thanks to his character as a perfectionist and non-conformist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meant it was not enough for him just to make good young wines, but rather, now to start making new wines with an increasing emphasis on aged wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994 we inaugurated a new, modern cellar equipped with the best winemaking facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, in Bodegas Luís Cañas we have not ceased in our efforts, with constant improvements and extensions to our plant in order to continue improving the quality of our wines.\u003cbr\u003eThe character of Juan Luis, one of the most restless and innovative winemakers in the country, combined with the know-how and experience of the team at the winery, have made it possible for our wines to become recognised all over the world with the most prestigious awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuis Canas Seleccion de la Familia Rioja Reserva - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652234653886,"sku":"SPRI393406","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/SP-Luis-Canas-Reserva-Rioja.jpg?v=1653484648"},{"product_id":"ironstone-vineyards-old-vine-zinfandel","title":"Ironstone Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel 2021","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIronstone Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for Ironstone Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel is grown in vineyards that are over 45 years old. This medium-bodied Zin has exceptional varietal character with lovely aromas of dark fruit and blackberry. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavours of blackberry, ripe plums and fresh red raspberries. Barrel ageing created its smooth, silky finish and unprecedented depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronstone Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery that places as much emphasis on the natural beauty and history of their surroundings as they do on the quality of our wines. Located in Murphys, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills in California’s scenic Gold Rush Country, Ironstone is a state-of-the-art wine production facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Ironstone Vineyards started in the hands of John Kautz, a young row crop farmer from Lodi who saw the future in growing wine grapes in Lodi. With 12 acres in 1948, John quickly built an excellent reputation as a premium wine grape supplier. In 1988, John, his wife Gail and their children dedicated themselves to the creation of a wine of their own, they brought award-winning winemaker Steve Millier aboard to launch Kautz wines, which would evolve into Ironstone Vineyards, a wine brand dedicated to the production of exceptional wines of unparalleled quality, outstanding value and everyday approachability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery was built in the style of a 19th century gold stamp mill and has antiques and gold mining artifacts on display throughout the facility. Ironstone offers a Tasting Room and Music Room, where you can find the fully restored Alhambra Theatre Pipe Organ. The facility also boasts Meeting and Banquet Facilities, an Outdoor Amphitheatre, Wine Aging Caverns and a Culinary Demonstration Kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Ironstone Vineyards, a healthy environment is important. By practicing Sustainable Viticulture, they are reducing water use, building healthy soil, and maintaining the surrounding wildlife habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainable Viticulture is a comprehensive time-honored approach to vineyard management that involves all aspects of grape growing. 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That sense of place is paramount to the way we farm our land and make our wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRex Hill used to be a rundown fruit and nut drying farm of all things, before Paul Hart and Jan Jacobsen arrived 1982 and planted Pinot Noir vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery owns some of the oldest vines in the Willamette Valley and the wines are farmed in an environmentally friendly way as possible using biodynamic farming and sustainable business practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Paul and Jan's retirement in 2007, Deb and Bill Hatcher of A-to-Z Wineworks in Oregon have assumed control of the winery and are continuing the good work producing brilliant wines with fantastic purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREX Hill’s winemaking philosophy is simple: with great integrity and honesty we craft the finest wines we can aiming to truly represent their origins and varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Oregon Pinot Noir, Rex Hill Pinot Noir has intense fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial perfumed aromatics redolent of violets and roses, black currants, blueberries, black raspberries and wild strawberries are joined by suggestions of tobacco leaf, clean earth, dried fruit, smoke and spice as the wine opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font: 13px\/19.5px TimesNewRoman, 'Times New Roman', Times, Baskerville, Georgia, serif; color: #000000; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rexhill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erexhill.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRex Hill Pinot Noir - Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652235014334,"sku":"USOR421511","price":51.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/US-Rex-Hill-Pinot-Noir-1.jpg?v=1653484651"},{"product_id":"turkey-flat-butchers-block-red","title":"Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red 2021","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTurkey Flat Butchers Block Red\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey Flat Butchers Block Red has a deep garnet-purple colour and intense aromas of black pepper and aniseed over rose petals, warm blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate plus some dusty loam. Rich and full with high acidity and a medium level of fine-grained tannins, it has a long harmonius finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.turkeyflat.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOn the banks of Tanunda Creek\u003c\/a\u003e in the heart of Barossa where bush turkeys once roamed, the Silesian settler Johann Fiedler planted the first Shiraz vines in 1843. Highly suited to the terroir, they thrived and in 1865 the land was bought by Gottlieb Ernst Schulz, a butcher of sound reputation. Today the business is still family owned and run by Peter and Christie Schulz who have undertaken extensive viticultural work in their five vineyards. The results are perfect expressions of how Rhone varietals can work in the warm Barossa climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red is a traditional Barossa blend made with grapes selected from the Turkey Flat vineyards, including some from the original old vine plantings. It is a blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvédre (Mataro), with the proportions of each variety varying from vintage to vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike medals at a children's sporting event, when we blend a wine we like each parcel to have recognition; its own chance to feel proud of its contribution to the team. Here, each varietal is vinified \u0026amp; aged individually in French oak barrels before the final blending process. Shiraz adds the generous mouthfeel, Grenache the spice and cherry-like sweetness and Mourvèdre the backbone, savoury edge and fragrance. Balance is crucial, each varietal's contribution is evident yet nothing competes for your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm, comforting meals just like Mum makes - spaghetti bolognese, braises or lamb cutlets. Or funk it up a notch with braised rabbit or hare with tomato \u0026amp; olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTurkey Flat Butchers Block Red - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652236193982,"sku":"AUBV071409","price":20.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AU-Butcher-Block-Blend-1.jpg?v=1653484658"},{"product_id":"chateau-fontareche-vielles-vignes-corbieres-rouge","title":"Chateau Fontareche Vielles Vignes Corbieres Rouge 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eChateau Fontareche Vielles Vignes Corbieres Rouge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Fontareche Vielles Vignes Corbieres Rouge shows notes of black fruit and very true to type. Wild on the nose with bramble and sweet spice more structure on the palate than the nose suggests. Mineral and taut on the finish. Classy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust north of Lezignan-Corbieres and situated in the middle of a perfect square of 200ha of land is the fourteenth century Chateau de Fontareche one of the oldest estates in Languedoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespect for terroir is the philosophy which drives the work in the vineyards and it is therefore hardly surprising that the principals of lutte raisonnee and complete traceability have been applied to the estate for the past 15 years. In 2004, 11ha were given over to organic agriculture with a view eventually to converting the entire property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eFontarèche, which takes its name from the Latin \"melting turgid\" (the fountain that springs), is one of the great historic estates of Languedoc wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eIn the inventories of the Archbishop of Narbonne, one detects the presence of vines in 1350 Fontarèche soon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003e9 generations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eIn 1682, the castle of Fontarèche and its winery, becomes the property of the Mignard family whose descendants, the family Lamy, are the current owners of the domain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eAn exceptional setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThe castle is located in Languedoc Fontarèche few kilometers from Lezignan-Corbieres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThe area forms a perfect square of 200 ha around the buildings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eHere flourish, since almost always, one might say, 160 ha of vignesclassées half in AOP Corbières and half in Wine Country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eIts location makes it a castle in which to live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThe Canal du Midi, the medieval city of Carcassonne, the Cathar castles or the Mediterranean Sea are situated only a few kilometres. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fontareche.fr\"\u003ewww.fontareche.fr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eA unique collection of grape varieties ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThe alternation of terroirs can work on a wide range of grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003e17 are present on the property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThe traditionnelsCarignan, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre red, black Picpoul for our rosé and Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Macabeo white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eBut some soils of the property also enable us to successfully reveal the qualities large varieties such as Chardonnay, Viognier, Vermentino and white Colombard, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet, Caladoc red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChateau Fontareche Vielles Vignes Corbieres Rouge - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652237471934,"sku":"FRL225110","price":14.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FRFontarecheCorbieres.jpg?v=1658920680"},{"product_id":"chateau-lamothe-cissac-haut-medoc-cru-bourgeois","title":"Chateau Lamothe-Cissac Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2020","description":"\u003ch4\u003eChateau Lamothe Cissac Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Lamothe Cissac Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois, is a traditional style of Bordeaux that has elegance and savoury fruit in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Lamothe Cissac Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois, shows off the charms of succulent, plummy, wild berry fruit and the classic cedar aromas of good barrel ageing - medium bodied with a long, complex finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Roman times, the terroir around the estate was already famous for producing quality wines. 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Vincent Fabre, his son, took over the management of the estate in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation and soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is located party on the commune of CISSAC adjacent to Pauillac and partly on the plateau of VERTHEUIL contiguous with Saint-Estèphe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gravelly subsoil is covered with a clayey limestone topsoil in some areas and a clayey gravel topsoil in other areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \/ Grape varieties:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea : 33 hectares\u003cbr\u003eGrape varieties : 58% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc.\u003cbr\u003eAve­rage age of vi­nes: 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrop control : Leaf thinning, midrow grassing, cluster thinning if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is 100% destemmed. 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The wines are made by Allegrini from \u003c\/span\u003efruit bought in from outside their own vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allegrini company may be considered the result of the intelligence and hard work of Giovanni Allegrini, who was a straight forward, instinctive man who built an agricultural concern that was solid, efficient and innovative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe started working at a very young age and perfected the art of wine-making with great skill and an all-encompassing passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/allegrini.it\/en\/allegrini-family-and-identity\/\" href=\"https:\/\/allegrini.it\/en\/allegrini-family-and-identity\/\" contenteditable=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/allegrini.it\/en\/allegrini-family-and-identity\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was given the evocative nickname \u0026amp; ldquo; the barrel spider” because in the cellar he would proudly invite guests to taste his wine, and whilst listening to comments and opinions, spring like a spider from one precious barrel to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe life-style, history and culture of Giovanni still represent, today, the key to understanding the philosophy and reasons behind the success of Allegrini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the premature death of Giovanni in1983, his three offspring took over the company and have run it ever since with impassioned enthusiasm and ever-increasing skill and competence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter having explored ways of improving the local vinification techniques, Franco and his brother Walter also gradually introduced important innovations into the vineyards: they carried out wide-ranging experiments with the Corvina grape, which is the dominant variety in Valpolicella and one of the most interesting Italian autochthonous grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts merits may be appreciated in La Poja, the company’s ‘cult’ wine made with 100%Corvina. Over time, the vine-training in the Family’s vineyards – the Trentino pergola (trellis) system, traditionally used in Valpolicella – was substituted by other systems to increase plant density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, a densely planted vineyard was created using the international varietals Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah in the flatlands of Villa Giona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAllegrini Valpolicella - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652237930686,"sku":"ITV280210","price":18.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/ITAllegriniValpolicella.jpg?v=1693310053"},{"product_id":"mezzacorona-terodelgo-rotaliano-riserva","title":"Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMezzacorona Terodelgo Rotaliano Riserva\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezzacorona Terodelgo Rotaliano Riserva, displays a complex, characteristic fragrance with a pleasant, ripe fruit aroma of prunes and blackcurrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezzacorona Terodelgo Rotaliano Riserva is full-bodied and well-balanced with a soft mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeroldego takes its name from its traditional method of cultivation, trained on a system of “tirelle” or wire harnesses, an explanation that's more likely, if less pretty, than its legendary association with German dialect for gold of the Tirol.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are pressed with separation of stalks. It makes a partial removal of the seeds which follows the maceration with frequent pumping and temperature-controlled fermentation at around 25 ° C for 12-13 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum 24 months of maturation, of which 12 are in precious oak (Allier and Troncais); aging in bottle. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mezzacorona.it\/it\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.mezzacorona.it\/it \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine of intense ruby ??red color, has a complex bouquet, quaint and reminiscent of the scent of ripe fruit with a pleasing hints of blueberry, plum and red currant, surrounded by spicy notes derived from aging in wood.\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is full-bodied, full-bodied and pleasantly tannic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAIRINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wine of great character, it goes well with boiled, roasted red meats, grilled and seasoned cheese. 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Enjoy Chateau Ka Source de Rouge with spicy meatballs. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kassatlychtaura.com\/chateau.php\"\u003ehttp:\/\/kassatlychtaura.com\/chateau.php\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving graduated in Oeneology from the Univeristy of Dijon, Akram Kassatly returned to Lebanon and, in 1973, managed to pull together sufficient funds to build his winery in the Bekaa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTragically, shortly after the first wines were made, Lebanon was engulfed by war. 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The wines are on the right; try them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clearly South African pinot noir that tastes of dark berries and has firm lines and structure and a gently meaty, savoury, animal undertow that makes me see why Olive Hamilton Russell likes to serve this delicious wine with biltong ravioli. Very impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamilton Russell Pinot Noir - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652238717118,"sku":"SAHV350707","price":46.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/SA-Hamilton-Russell-Pinot-Noir5-1.jpg?v=1653484685"},{"product_id":"the-wolftrap-red","title":"The Wolftrap Red 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Wolftrap Red\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wolftrap Red is an intense red colour with a purple rim, it has a spicy profile with ripe black fruit and violets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wolftrap Red is smooth and rich on the palate with soft tannins, good density and a hint of oak, a well balanced, unpretentious wine made for easy drinking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Franschhoek, the estate has gained cult status because of the exquisitely balanced wines that reflect the varieties used as much as the soil they come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reputation of the winery is built as much on the outstanding value of the everyday wines as it is on the quality of the flagship bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top wines from Boekenhoutskloof are made in tiny quantities and have a fanatical following with canny customers buying early to avoid disappointment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the farm was founded, the Franschhoek valley was far wilder than it is today – as the wolf trap we once discovered goes to show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the mountains are still alive with indigenous animals, including the majestic leopard. 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