{"title":"Specialist wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"organic-sparkling-wine-millebolle","title":"Organic Sparkling La Piotta MilleBolle Brut 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Sparkling Wine La Piotta MilleBolle Brut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta MilleBolle Brut is our own exclusive organic sparkling wine. It is straw yellow in colour with especially a fine and persistent mousse. Fine and fragrant bouquet, with pleasant notes of fruit. To the palate it is fresh, elegant and harmonious, with good acidity. The organic sparkling wine La Piotta MilleBolle Brut comes from grapes of the cru “Riva dei Ghiaioni”. The particular soil is perfect especially to give grapes with good acidity and intense aroma precursors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company dates back in 1985, from a family devoted to the world of wine for generations. The average age of the vines currently present is about 30 years. This allows the production of white wines with especially intense and persistent aromas and full-bodied, well-structured red wines. Over the years it grew to become a farm land of 15 hectares completely planted vineyards. The annual production is about 70,000 bottles; therefore, they can still be considered a family producer. The entire production cycle takes place in the winery, and therefore it is personal care of the Padroggi family. The Padroggi family has, for generations, been dedicated to the cultivation of the vine and wine production. The company founder, Luigi, and his sons Gabriel and Mario have dedicated their lives to the founding and expansion of the company. Finally the third generation of winemakers did join the company. The young Enrico and Luca joined their fathers in the technical, productive and commercial parts. Their intention is to continue the process begun by their grandfather; especially bringing new ideas to the company from the point of view of the image and production. In 2013 La Piotta became part of the FIVI – Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers. FIVI has especially the aim of representing and safeguarding the figure of the winemaker in relation to the institutions by promoting the quality and authenticity of Italian wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.padroggilapiotta.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epadroggilapiotta.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLa Piotta MilleBolle Brut - Organic Sparkling by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/\"\u003eHay Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"La Piotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652173344958,"sku":"ITLO520214","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/OrganicSparklingBrutMillebolle.jpg?v=1768920291"},{"product_id":"colome-estate-malbec","title":"Colome Estate Malbec 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eColome Estate Malbec:-\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColome Estate Malbec has aromas of black and red fruits including blackberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and cherries, with touches of violet floral notes and hints of spices and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fresh and fruity on the palate with muscular structure and round, velvety tannins. A fine, delicate yet lengthy finish and is a deep bright red with a magenta hue .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground:-\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodega Colomé was established in 1831 in the Upper Calchaquí Valley in Salta in the far north of Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is it the oldest winery in Argentina, but also has the world’s highest vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Upper Calchaquí Valleys in Salta in the far north of Argentina, the winery is thought to have been founded by the Spanish Governor of Salta, Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi y Echalar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1854, his daughter Ascensión, who was married to José Benjamín Dávalos, brought the first French pre-phylloxera Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines to Colomé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes from three vineyards (four hectares each) planted in that year are still used to make wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodega Colomé has been a part of the Hess Family Estates since 2001 and is run with the same dedication to quality, sustainability and social responsibility as the other Hess Estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently there are 140 hectares planted at altitudes of 2,300-3,111 metres above sea level. Grapes grown at high altitudes have thicker skins to protect themselves from intense ultra violet rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result Colome Estate Malbec has more colour, aroma, flavours and anti-oxidants from increased phenolics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe altitude also contributes to a wide day to night temperature range of more than 20°C. The warmth of the day ripens the grapes and the coolness of the night preserves acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe climate here is dry with very little rainfall, on average around 120mm per year. Soils are sandy with layers of gravel which aid drainage. The vineyards are all farmed biodynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bodegacolome.com\/\"\u003ebodegacolome.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColome Estate Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180291774,"sku":"ARSA042511","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/ARG-Colome-Malbec5-1.jpg?v=1653484418"},{"product_id":"masi-tupungato-passo-doble-malbec-corvina","title":"Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMasi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina has good acidity with soft tannins. Ripe red fruit mixed with fresh and spicy aromas. Long and dry on the finish. Unique \"double fermentation process\" combines Malbec grapes with dried Corvina grapes creating big aromas, intensity, yet soft tannins. Great value!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old Italian firm of Masi believe the oenological practices developed in the Veneto regarding viticulture, winemaking techniques and wine style can be exported and adapted wherever the natural and cultural location proves to be suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the philosophy that has lead them to Argentina, where excellent results have been obtained in the Tupungato Valley of the Mendoza region especially in this Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasi Tupungato is the name of Masi’s winemaking project in the Mendoza region of Argentina, located in the Tupungato valley at the foot of the eponymous volcano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere Masi has found the perfect climatic and cultural conditions to host the grapes and oenological techniques of the Venetian regions, particularly Appassimento, in which Masi has a recognised expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasi has also exported its philosophy of care and respect for the environment to Argentina, creating a completely eco-sustainable company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masi Tupungato vineyards are found in a particularly suitable area for viticulture that is also especially in native flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn respect of this unique environment Masi has developed an eco-sustainability project for the area, practising organic agriculture and maintaining an oasis of biodiversity with the protection of 11 cerros (small hills) where numerous species of native animals have their home and where a botanical garden has been created to protect many local species of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 140 hectares of vineyards that make up this eco-sustainable oasis are planted with native grapes, Malbec and Torrontés, alongside Corvina and Pinot Grigio grapes imported from the Venetian regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the favourable climate, the typical Appassimento method used with grapes from the Valpolicella region is also used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.masi.it\/eng\/products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emasi.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasi Tupungato Passo Doble Malbec Corvina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180324542,"sku":"ARTU042409","price":18.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/Hay_Wines_Nov_16-39-1.jpg?v=1653484418"},{"product_id":"vina-cobos-bramare-cabernet-sauvignon-lujan-de-cuyo","title":"Vina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo has a good intensity of red colour with different tones of violet. Fruity and spicy. This wine delights with aromas of blackberries, blueberries, cassis and sour cherries. Fragrances of pepper, mocha coffee and liquorice flavours accompany a pleasant mineral character. A very structured, complex and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with powerful yet refined tannins. A wine with velvety texture and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian trail-blazer Paul Hobbs visited Argentina in 1989 and fell in love with its terroir and culture. Viña Cobos is the result of a shared dream between Paul and his winemaking partners - Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud.\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1997, Viña Cobos utilises old vines, careful vineyard selection, low yields and an unerring empathy for raw materials. The result is a range of expressive, balanced, world-class wines with a true sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inaugural 1999 vintage received the highest score to date for an Argentinean wine upon release. Subsequent releases earned 98 points from Wine Advocate magazine. The wines continue to earn outstanding plaudits from the world press. Viña Cobos has an extensive team of grape growers located in different outstanding winemaking regions in Mendoza. They work closely together and are committed to quality and a respect for the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBramare Appellation where the grapes for Vina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo are grown highlights the richness of Mendoza regions and it exquisitely shows the differences among the excellent grape growing potential in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. These wines are abundant, expressive and hedonistic with highly aromatic intensity, ripe fruit and soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuján de Cuyo, is known historically as the ‘prime zone’ for wine-growing in Mendoza. Its high elevation location (3,018-3,537ft), in combination with a semi-desert climate and low-nutrient gravelly soils provide ideal conditions for cultivation of high quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vinacobos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evinacobos.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180357310,"sku":"ARM042609","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/ARG-Vina-Cobos-Bramare7-1.jpg?v=1653484418"},{"product_id":"vina-cobos-felino-malbec","title":"Vina Cobos Felino Malbec 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVina Cobos Felino Malbec\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Cobos Felino Malbec is deep, opaque royal purple, leaning to indigo hues. Very expressive on the nose, displaying gorgeous notes of violet flowers and shortbread. On the palate, it carries vibrant flavours of blueberry, boysenberry, jam and a precise note of black cherry pie, with chewy, ripe tannins. The fresh finish of the Vina Cobos Felino Malbec introduces pleasant spice tones that harmonize with the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian trail-blazer Paul Hobbs visited Argentina in 1989 and fell in love with its terroir and culture. Viña Cobos is the result of a shared dream between Paul and his winemaking partners - Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1997, Viña Cobos utilises old vines, careful vineyard selection, low yields and an unerring empathy for raw materials. The result is a range of expressive, balanced, world-class wines with a true sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inaugural 1999 vintage received the highest score to date for an Argentinean wine upon release. Subsequent releases earned 98 points from Wine Advocate magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines continue to earn outstanding plaudits from the world press. Viña Cobos has an extensive team of grape growers located in different outstanding winemaking regions in Mendoza. They work closely together and are committed to quality and a respect for the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom vineyard sites in Luján de Cuyo, Maipu and Valle de Uco at altitudes of 2300 to 3835 feet above sea level. The diurnal temperature variations, long growing season and altitude give a tremendous purity of fruit. These sites are semi desert and irrigation is an essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, Viña Cobos works with different vineyards placed in the Upper Mendoza River, more specifically in Luján de Cuyo and in some special districts of the Uco Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose vineyards, highly recognized for their grape quality, give origin to the single vineyard line, the Bramare Vineyard Designation; and the best lots within these vineyards give rise to our icons: Cobos Malbec and Cobos Volturno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vinacobos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evinacobos.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Cobos Felino Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180455614,"sku":"ARM043111","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/FelinoMalbec.jpg?v=1775045096"},{"product_id":"zuccardi-q-tempranillo","title":"Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eZuccardi Q Tempranillo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Q Tempranillo has a huge concentration of ripe strawberry and plum laden fruit. It is a rich, rounded and serious wine with well integrated oak and velvety tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Q Tempranillo goes on and on, a hugely versatile wine that works with many meat dishes as well as cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prestige Cuvee from Familia Zuccardi and a clear warning to other countries that Argentina is serious about making quality wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlberto Zuccardi founded the winery in 1963, challenging the traditional focus on the domestic market with his pioneering spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe sought to introduce Argentinean wine to the world stage and it is this spirit that still drives the search today for the highest quality from the unique terroir of Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilia Zuccardi combines forward thinking with a deeply rooted wine culture to craft wines of unique quality and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this family winery is the drive to continually improve and with Sebastian Zuccardi heading up their ‘Innovation and Experimentation’ program, they are literally taking quality to new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter many months of building and many years of planning the breath taking new winery, in Altamira in the Uco Valley, is all but complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1100 metres above sea level with the Andes as it’s stunning backdrop, a new chapter in the history of Familia Zuccardi is beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most exciting producers to work with. Their understanding of the soils and terroirs of the Uco Valley is reflected in their beautifully expressive wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Familia Zuccardi it is clearly understood that quality starts in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough extensive research and the use of technology such as electromagnetic mapping of soil, they are reaching ever greater understandings of the “terroir” and how to match soils with the most appropriate grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of viticulture at Zuccardi, from irrigation techniques, trellising and training, pruning and harvesting is constantly reviewed and improved upon whilst always remains true to their principles of sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.familiazuccardi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efamiliazuccardi.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Q Tempranillo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180521150,"sku":"ARM042809","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/ARG-Zuccardi-Q-Temp-1.jpg?v=1653484422"},{"product_id":"zuccardi-valles-bonarda","title":"Zuccardi Valles Bonarda 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eZuccardi Valles Bonarda\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Valles Bonarda has a delicious bouquet of fresh dark cherries, crème de cassis and exuberant blackberry fruit notes. The palate is soft and juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prestige Cuvee from Familia Zuccardi and a clear warning to other countries that Argentina is serious about making quality wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlberto Zuccardi founded the winery in 1963, challenging the traditional focus on the domestic market with his pioneering spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe sought to introduce Argentinean wine to the world stage and it is this spirit that still drives the search today for the highest quality from the unique terroir of Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilia Zuccardi combines forward thinking with a deeply rooted wine culture to craft wines of unique quality and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this family winery is the drive to continually improve and with Sebastian Zuccardi heading up their ‘Innovation and Experimentation’ program, they are literally taking quality to new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter many months of building and many years of planning the breath taking new winery, in Altamira in the Uco Valley, is all but complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1100 metres above sea level with the Andes as it’s stunning backdrop, a new chapter in the history of Familia Zuccardi is beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most exciting producers to work with. Their understanding of the soils and terroirs of the Uco Valley is reflected in their beautifully expressive wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Familia Zuccardi it is clearly understood that quality starts in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough extensive research and the use of technology such as electromagnetic mapping of soil, they are reaching ever greater understandings of the “terroir” and how to match soils with the most appropriate grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of viticulture at Zuccardi, from irrigation techniques, trellising and training, pruning and harvesting is constantly reviewed and improved upon whilst always remains true to their principles of sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.familiazuccardi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efamiliazuccardi.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuccardi Valles Bonarda\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180586686,"sku":"ARM046818","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AR-Zuccardi-Valles-Bonarda.jpg?v=1653484422"},{"product_id":"dandelion-vineyards-lionheart","title":"Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz is intense crimson with youthful and purple hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted blue fruits of blood plum and ripe blackberries. Plus Christmas pudding-like spice flow out of the glass as well as spicy pepper and hints of bramble and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerous mouth-filling sweet blackberry, raspberry and plums cover the palate, lashings of sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirm but fine tannins and dark chocolaty nuances continue throughout the lengthy palate with youthful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are from an old vine vineyard in the Barossa with vines over a hundred years old, and many on original rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their vineyards they encourage the humble dandelion amongst the vines, they suppress winter weeds and provide mulch in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first week of March whole bunches of Shiraz were hand harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, gently crushed and naturally fermented in open fermenters for eight days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand plunged twice a day, before careful basket pressing into new and older French Oak Barriques to finish fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, after 18 months maturation and a racking in the same oak, we bottled our Lionheart vineyard without filtration and fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is especially to capture the essence of Carl's vines, and to respect their terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Vineyards Lionheart is ready to drink and will reward cellaring and decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Producers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dandelionvineyards.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDandelion Vineyards\u003c\/a\u003e is a fusion of vineyards and vignerons working with old vineyards and artisan winemaking. Zar Brooks and his winemaker wife Elena have teamed up with vignerons Brad Rey and Carl Lindner to produce a range of wines from their favourite vineyards in key regions in South Australia. Their aim is to nurture the character of the vineyards and express the terroir in the wines. As James Halliday states in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion, \u003cem\u003e\"It may be a dauntingly competitive marketplace, but there can be few more promising new ventures than this one\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652180750526,"sku":"AUBV071509","price":16.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Dandelion-Shiraz7-1.jpg?v=1653484425"},{"product_id":"pieropan-calvarino-soave-classico","title":"Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classico 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classico\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classico is pale straw yellow in colour, with youthful hues turning golden with age. Fresh, floral aromas with elderflower, lemon and cherry. The palate is dry, well balanced and elegant, with tremendous length and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first single-vineyard wine produced in Soave in 1971, Calvarino is the name of a steep vineyard (200 to 300 m asl) in the Classico Soave area. The 30-60 year old Garganega and Trebbiano vines are grown organically on basalt-based soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Calvarino vineyard is located in the north-west zone of the Soave Classico area and has been owned by the Pieropan family since 1901. It takes its name, 'little Calvary', from the steepness of the slope and the difficulty this presents in working the vineyard. It has basalt soil that is typical in this part of Soave and is planted with Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are between 30 and 60 years old and are planted 200 to 300 metres above sea level, at a density of 3,000 vines per hectare. The vineyards are farmed organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino Pieropan believes that excellence derives from assiduous attention to detail 'from the moment you pick up the secateurs, to the time the cork goes into the bottle'. The results of this philosophy are evident in his immaculate winery, carefully tended vineyards and outstanding wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pieropan.it\/en\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Pieropan family\u003c\/a\u003e has been producing wines in Soave since the 1860s. Indeed, they were the first producer to bottle a wine with the name Soave on the label, in the early 1930s. Nino Pieropan took over from his father in 1970, and was the first to make a single vineyard wine, Calvarino, in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1999, the Pieropan family bought a property in Cellore d'Illasi, in the Valpolicella production area and planted it with vines. Nino's two sons, Andrea and Dario, now work with him and his wife, Teresita, in running the estate. After almost 80 years of bottling Soave Classico, Nino reluctantly abandoned the Classico appellation from 2008, believing it was time to move to a stelvin closure to protect the aromatic characters of his wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino Pieropan attaches enormous importance to the quality of fruit produced in the estate's 30-hectares of vineyards, which are situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone, just to the east of Verona. After taking over the estate, he acquired crus such as La Rocca, Pigno, Palestrello and La Santa to add to Calvarino, which was bought by his grandfather in 1901. The vineyards are planted primarily with Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino's meticulous vineyard husbandry is innovative for the region and includes spur spruning, crop thinning and the use of organic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garganega gives structure and acidity to the wines; the Trebbiano di Soave gives perfume and richness of flavour. There are usually at least two passes through the vineyard to ensure the grapes are picked at the best possible stage of ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trebbiano di Soave grapes were picked in mid-September and the Garganega in October. The grapes were destemmed and crushed, the free-run juice was fermented at controlled temperatures of 16 -18°C. Calvarino was not aged in oak but remained on its fine lees in glass-lined cement tanks for a year, adding complexity and depth to the final wine. It remained in bottle for a few months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classicoo - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181143742,"sku":"ITV312207","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Pieropan-Calvarino.jpg?v=1653484429"},{"product_id":"dandelion-vineyards-legacy-of-australia","title":"Dandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Australia 30 YO Pedro Ximenez","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Australia 30 YO Pedro Ximenez\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Australia 30 YO Pedro Ximenez is deep amber\/ochre fading to a rusty orange hue. Extraordinary nose of crème brulée, citurs peel, maple syrup, almonds, figs and raisins. Sweet and rich on the palate with vibrant acidity and flavours of candied fruit, citrus, apricot, dried figs and toffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dandelionvineyards.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDandelion Vineyards\u003c\/a\u003e is a fusion of vineyards and vignerons working with old vineyards and artisan winemaking. Zar Brooks and his winemaker wife Elena have teamed up with vignerons Brad Rey and Carl Lindner to produce a range of wines from their favourite vineyards in key regions in South Australia. Their aim is to nurture the character of the vineyards and express the terroir in the wines. As James Halliday states in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion, \"It may be a dauntingly competitive marketplace, but there can be few more promising new ventures than this one\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines for this rare XO Pedro Ximenez have an average age of 30 years. Vigneron Carl Lindner`s family have being growing PX and producing the fortified wine there since 1944. Traditionally made using artisanal winemaking practices, this wine is hand blended and bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally grown and vinified, the now rare Pedro Ximénez was first fortified by his family in 1944 and now averages 30 years of age. This wine is hand blended and bottled without fining or filtration and is best drunk within a week of opening, and we trust with a glass raised to Carl’s and his family’s foresight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedro Ximenez is a white wine grape best known for its role in the sweet sherries of Jerez, Spain. Largely unsuited to table wine production due to its very low acidity, Pedro Ximenez shines as fortified wine either in the Sherry Blend, or as a fortified single-variety wine known as PX. It is grown throughout Andalucia (particularly in Montilla-Moriles) and to a lesser extent in other southern Spanish regions including Valencia, Extremadura and the Canary Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDandelion Vineyards Legacy of the Australia 30 YO Pedro Ximenez - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181307582,"sku":"AUBV0724NV","price":19.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Dandelion-Vineyards-Pedro-Ximenez7-1.jpg?v=1653484433"},{"product_id":"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. 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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":"domaine-de-gry-sablon-fleurie","title":"Domaine de Gry Sablon Fleurie Vielles Vignes 2024","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":"le-campuget-syrah-grenache-rose-vdp-du-gard","title":"Un Petit Syrah Grenache Rose VdP du Gard 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eUn Petit Syrah Grenache Rose VdP du Gard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.campuget.com\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChateau de Campuget\u003c\/a\u003e is a top quality estate near Nimes with a long history. In its cellar, tradition and progress unite to provide aroma, finesse and bouquet. Chateau de Campuget deploys a wide range of traditional Rhone cepage to produce full, easy and spicy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château de Campuget is, above all, the adventure of a Northern family who came to settle not far from the Mediterranean during the war… on the slopes of the Nîmes ‘Costières’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1942, pur sole aim has been to produce Rhône Valley Grands Vins, respecting the heritage of soil and its identity. The round Rhône stones, the Southern sun, the Mistral winds and the Syrah and Grenache grapes are the basic elements which form the identity of Campuget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vineyard is situated 15 km South of Nîmes near the village of Manduel, right in the heart of the ‘Appellation d’Origine Protégée’ Costières de Nîmes. It’s principal characteristic is it’s soil formed of ‘gress’, an accumulation of rounded pebbles that have been rolled by many overflows of the Rhône river thousands of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pebbles permits the vines to grow in the best possible conditions and thanks to this natural soil filter, the vine’s roots can easily draw the necessary water for their growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines also benefit from the Mediterranean sunshine, which bring the grapes to perfect maturity and allows them to be picked at maximum phenolic maturity in early September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average age of the vineyard is about 25 years. The main varieties of grape are Syrah and Grenache for the reds and rosés and White Grenache, Roussane and Viognier for the whites, as are the most renowned vineyards in the Rhône Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Campuget Syrah Grenache Rose VdP du Gard shows a dry and pale fruity rose from the south of the Rhone Valley. 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The nose shows an abundance of intense red berry fruit and hints of vanilla flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is soft, full flavoured with a touch of chocolate richness and a smooth easy drinking finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMont Rocher is a collection of wine produces from indigenous varieties, produced in a style that lets them clearly express their varietal typicity and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca title=\"Alliance Wine France\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alliancewine.com\/our-wine\/made-by-alliance\/alliance-wine-france\/\"\u003eAlliance Wine France\u003c\/a\u003e range, Mont Rocher is a collection of wine produces from indigenous varieties, produced in a style that lets them clearly express their varietal typicity and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern France, with its multifarious regions, indigenous grapes, cultures and traditions is home to some of the most exciting, characterful wines in the world at present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure, authoritative packaging that lets these wines do the talking meets delicious, well-balanced wines that offer a taste of the real France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarignan (also known as Mazuelo, Bovale Grande, Cariñena, Samsó, and Carignane) is a red Spanish\/French wine grape variety that is widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and around the globe. Along with Aramon, it was once considered one of the main grapes responsible for France's wine lake and was a substantial producer in jug wine production in California's Central Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe must also underline that the Mont Rocher Vielles Vignes Carignan IGP Pays D'Herault won SILVER at the 2012 Sommelier Wine Awards. 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On the palate, the Loimer Riesling has a crunchy acidity and lots of texture. Light-bodied, the wine is balanced and has a medium to long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loimer estate is located around Langenlois in the sunny Kamptal region of Lower Austria, to the northwest of Vienna. Unlike many Austrian producers who go for a rich, sweet Alsace style, Fred Loimer obtains full ripeness in the vineyard yet ferments to dryness.\u003cbr\u003eThe resulting wines (like the Loimer Riesling) display his trademark definition, zest and balance on the palate.\u003cbr\u003eFred Loimer realised very early on that his future lay in wine, after his father converted the family farm into a winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe attended Austria’s renowned Klosterneuburg University and later gained important experience at wineries in Nahe, Germany and in Napa Valley, California. 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The 60 hectares of vineyards are divided into 100 parcels, planted on seven different soil types (ranging from loess, gravel, clay, sand and slate to Gföhler gneiss, a coarse-grained, metamorphic rock containing quartz, felspar and mica), which bring great complexity to the wines.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no need to say that the high quality of their soils is crucial for the Loimer Riesling and its minerality.\u003cbr\u003eSituated at an altitude of 200-420m above sea level, the south facing vineyards benefit from warm days and cool nights, which encourage the development of the aromatic components in the grapes. 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Exotic fruits in abundance on the nose and just a hint of mint. (A real cracker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obvious accompaniment to asparagus with hollandaise but should be tried with goats cheese and works well with tuna dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Patrick Vauvy Touraine Sauvignon Blanc on the palate its fresh and tangy and the finish is fruity and moreish. The obvious accompaniment to asparagus with hollandaise but should be tried with goats cheese and works well with tuna dishes. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.domainebellevue.fr\/domaine.html\"\u003eDomaine Patrick Vauvy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt competitions Domaine Patrick Vauvy Touraine Sauvignon Blanc has been awarded a couple of prizes: the Guide Hachette des Vins awarded the 2005 1 Star and the Concours des Grands Vins de France Macon awarded the 2005 vintage Bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Patrick Vauvy Touraine Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular wines from the region (with Wine-Searcher users). The popularity of this wine has increased considerably over the past year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Patrick Vauvy has been in the hands of the Vauvy family for four generations. It is set above the banks of the Cher, on the deep sand of the south-facing slopes of Noyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Patrick Vauvy is continually striving to improve the vineyards and cellar and is not afraid to experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Patrick Vauvy is now producing benchmark single varietal Loire wines. Patrick took the reigns of the family Domaine in 1991 after studying viticulture and oneology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dynamic and creative Patrick Vauvy harvests over 30 hectares of vines, the majority planted with Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine has been the hands of the Vauvy family for four generations and since Patrick took over in 1991, he has brought a new vision and experimental style to the Domaine - he is often the last of his neighbours to harvest for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated above the banks of the Cher River, the soil is predominately sand based giving their wines a fruit driven, immediately appealing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the Domaine has 18 hectares of vineyards planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and small amounts of Chardonnay and Cot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDomaine Patrick Vauvy Touraine Sauvignon Blanc - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652237766846,"sku":"FRLR232912","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Vauvy-Sauvignon5-1.jpg?v=1653484672"},{"product_id":"sula-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Sula Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSula Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSula Sauvignon Blanc, is a wonderfully crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc comes from one of India’s premium wine producers, Sula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed for their Sauvignon Blanc grape variety it has aromas of cut grass and green peppers, bright gooseberry flavours and a hint of spice of the palate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbaceous, crisp and dry, with aromas of bell peppers, freshly cut green grass and refreshing acidity on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoes well with fried food as well as rich, creamy dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe chilled, 8-10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIndia's first ever Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSilver Medal - Sommelier India Wine Competition 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSilver Medal - Decater World Wine Awards 2011(UK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSilver Medal - Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2012(HK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGold Medal - Indian Wine Consumers Choice Award 2012 \u0026amp; 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNashik is India’s largest grape-growing region, but had traditionally never been used to grow wine grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering why, an enterprising, Stanford-trained engineer named Rajeev Samant quit his hi-tech Silicon Valley job in 1993 to do some investigating. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sulawines.com\/Sulawines\/\"\u003eSula-Sauvignon-Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e3\/12\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little research quickly showed that the Nashik climate was not only perfect for wine grapes, but was also on par with winegrowing regions in Spain, California, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis determination doubled and Rajeev returned to California in search of a winemaker. In Sonoma County he found Kerry Damskey, an eminent Californian winemaker, who enthusiastically agreed to help start a winery on Rajeev’s 30 acre family estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated 180 km from Mumbai, Nashik is India's largest grape growing region, until recently all the fruit was table grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen a Stanford trained engineer, Rajeev Samant, investigated and that was the start of Sula Vineyards, one of India's most successful wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian winemaker Kerry Damskey joined him and in 1997 Sula was launched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in India they planted Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin, and the wines received wide acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed grapes have now been added to the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp and fruity, this Sauvignon is best served chilled solo or with spicy dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSula Sauvignon Blanc - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652237832382,"sku":"IND580211","price":12.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IND-Sula-sauv-blanc5-1.jpg?v=1653484673"},{"product_id":"sula-shiraz","title":"Sula Shiraz 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSula Shiraz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSula Shiraz is a smooth, medium-bodied red wine accentuated by ripe cherry and plum fruit, with attractive aromas of black pepper and a rich smokey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSula Estates in Nashik is located approx 2000 feet above sea level, to the north of Mumbai, in The Western Ghats mountains, giving a climate similar to South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNashik is India’s largest grape-growing region, but had traditionally never been used to grow wine grapes. 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In Sonoma County he found Kerry Damskey, an eminent Californian winemaker, who enthusiastically agreed to help start a winery on Rajeev’s 30 acre family estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Medal - Syrah Du Monde 2014(France)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBronze Medal - Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2011 (HK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBronze Medal - Indian Wine Consumers Choice Awards 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652237865150,"sku":"IND580111","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IND-Sula-Shiraz5-1.jpg?v=1653484673"},{"product_id":"matetic-vineyards-corralillo-syrah","title":"Matetic Vineyards Corralillo Syrah 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMatetic Vineyards Corralillo Syrah\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatetic Vineyards Corralillo Syrah is dressed in deep violet and black plum colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatetic Vineyards Corralillo Syrah aromas unfold in layer after fruity layer of blueberries, black cherries, fresh plums, and raspberries, followed by the sweet spicy aromas of nutmeg, cloves, and black pepper, along with subtle notes of chocolate and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate Matetic Vineyards Corralillo Syrah is fresh and juicy, with silky tannins that dance among veils of intense red and black fruit flavours with a touch of smoke and sweet spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its acidity and tremendous structure, this wine promises to a long life ahead in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing:-\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatetic Vineyards Corralillo Syrah pairs well with red meat, duck, sweet and sour dishes and mature or smoked cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTerroir:-\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested from vineyard plots that have two common characteristics: both are located on slopes with different sun exposure, where the predominant soils are of granitic origin with quartzite rocks and clay, low fertility and excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also managed according to organic and Biodynamic principles. The main type of Syrah clone is 174; it produces aromatic, balanced wines with a long lasting taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a small amount of clone 470, the wine gains concentration and long silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanopy and water management allows a healthy balance between grapes production and growth. 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Pairs perfectly with Asian food and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Matetic family arrived in Chile some 100 years ago and acquired large haciendas in the southern tip of the country which they used for sheep and dairy farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was in 1999 that the family bought the estate in the San Antonio Valley and turned their hand to winemaking. 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In addition, many of their vineyards are being converted to organic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Laroche’s ownership of vineyards is remarkable, and sets them apart from their main competitors. Chablis is a fragmented region, but Domaine Laroche owns 100 hectares of vines, including an impressive 30 hectares of Premier Crus and six hectares of Grand Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTerroir\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore Domaine Laroche owns 63 hectares of Chablis vineyard on the famous Kimmeridgian soil that gives the wines such precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plot, of which there are 30 in total, has a different exposure, soil depth and vine age which contributes complexity to the wine. This especially means that every parcel ripens at a different time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGregory Viennois refers to Chardonnay‘s \"two-day window\" of maturity. Since, if they don't pick the grapes in this time, the precious Chablis aromas might leave the skin of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey press grapes at low temperatures for 12 hours in wide tanks, to aid sedimentation and minimise the need for sulphur dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fermentation lasted 21 days at 17°C, followed by full malolactic fermentation. They used bentonite to fine the wine before eight months ageing on the fine lees. In conclusion, filtration was light in order to preserve the natural body plus character of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Laroche Chablis Saint Martin - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.larochewines.com\"\u003elarochewines.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652245270718,"sku":"FRBY178413","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Chablis-St-Martin-1.jpg?v=1653484762"},{"product_id":"occhipinti-sp68-rosso","title":"Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso has hints of flowers, leather, smoke, spice and herbs with wafts of liquorice, earth and mandarin rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato is slightly purple\/red in the glass showing aromas of wild cherries, plum and mulberry with just a touch of raspberry lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mouth the initial attack of fruit is awash with wild cherry sheathed in tobacco leaf with supporting fruit flavours of dark plum and blackberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso is a very pretty wine on the palate with violet-like floral flicks across the leather and spice backdrop with hints of roasted meats, citrus rind and scattered herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s delicious and lively with a nice, lingering finish set upon a plinth of ripe, fine grained gravelly tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP68 is the name of the main road that passes near to Arianna‘s home town of Vittoria….it lies in the far south of Sicily just to the west of Ragusa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is here that she has been making wine for the past ten years under the tutelage of her uncle, Giusto Occhipinti who owns and runs the famous COS estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the vineyards are worked using biodynamic principals and the work in the cellar is measured, not pushing the wine in any way, letting it find its own space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural yeasts, no temperature control, no fining or filtration, and minimal SO2 at bottling. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.agricolaocchipinti.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eagricolaocchipinti.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArianna Occhipinti says that her love for wine was sparked when at the age of 16 she went with her uncle (Giusto Occhipinti of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com\/italy\/COS.htm\"\u003eCOS\u003c\/a\u003e) to Vinitaly, the large wine show in Verona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prompted her to study oenology at university in Milan. There, she was distressed to find the emphasis on chemistry and laboratory work, at odds with the more natural winemaking she had learned from her uncle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wasn’t what had prompted her to fall in love with wine. For her, it was about farming: the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her early 20s, she began making wines in her home area of Vittoria, Sicily. Frappato amazed her: a grape capable of making floral, elegant reds, so different from the big, ripe overpowering Nero d’Avolas that had so far defined Sicilian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe decided her style would be one of finesse and elegance and perfume over power. Her first vintage (2004) was released in 2006 when she was just 24. At the time she had just one hectare of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011 she purchased a 23 hectare farm with 7 hectares of vines, as well as other crops. It had been farmed organically for 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, her vine holdings are 22 hectares of Nero d’Avola and Frappato, and a hectare and a half of white grapes (Albanello and Zibbibo \u003caka muscat=\"\" di=\"\" alessandria=\"\"\u003e).\u003c\/aka\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are exemplary wines, naturally made, and showing finesse and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652248875198,"sku":"ITSC325213","price":28.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Occhipinti-SP68-1.jpg?v=1653484779"},{"product_id":"la-stoppa-ageno","title":"La Stoppa Ageno 2020","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLa Stoppa Ageno\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Stoppa Ageno is one of the benchmark Italian orange wines which are distinctive skin contact white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Stoppa Ageno is orange\/bronze colour with an amazing nose of tea, peaches, pears, sweet apricots and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate La Stoppa Ageno has a lovely rich ripe peach fruit and also a tannic structure but it is also juicy with honey and floral notes. This extremely complex wine has a dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe La Stoppa Ageno grapes are macerated on the skins with native yeasts for thirty days and the wine is matured half in stainless steel and half in French barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Stoppa is an ancient estate with vineyards stretching along the Trebbiola valley, not far from the river Trebbia, in the province of Piacenza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate extends over 52 hectares, 30 of which are planted with vines and dominated over by an elegant medieval tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a century ago, the estate‘s previous owner planted French varieties, producing both wines of significance, as well as others of curiosity through the addition of Italian styles: Bordeaux, White Bordeaux and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973 the estate was acquired by the Pantaleoni family who, within a short space of time, had invested in and restructured the vineyards, as well as renewing the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the company is headed by Elena Pantaleoni, with the assistance of winemaker Giulio Armani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe naturally low yields (due to the average age of the vines and poor soil ) together with the intrinsic quality of the grapes, have made possible the creation of wonderfully characteristic wines, which reflect their vineyards of origin and speak for themselves without the need for excessive reworking in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis does not mean that no use is made of modern technology or small barrels. On the contrary. However, these serve to accompany the wine towards its full maturity rather than to falsely modify it in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday La Stoppa produces a limited number of wines: some derived from the local varieties – Malvasia, Barbera and Bonarda, others from historically introduced varieties of French origin such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective is to create modern wines without betraying the history and expression of the territory, manifesting themselves through the subtle tones and unique character of the wines produced. La Stoppa Ageno is a tangible representation of this particular approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lastoppa.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003elastoppa.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652248907966,"sku":"ITER520309","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-La-Stoppa-Ageno-1.jpg?v=1653484780"},{"product_id":"pazo-senorans-albarino","title":"Pazo Senorans Albarino 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePazo Senorans Albarino\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePazo Senorans Albarino shows aromas of nectarine, fresh figs, orange zest and white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePazo Senorans Albarino has dry, citrus flavours and a mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leading producer in Rias Baixas widely recognised as one of Spain’s finest producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has frequently won “Best White Wine” trophy at the Wines from Spain awards and regularly receives the highest score from TWA of all Albariños.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two wines, Pazo Senorans Albarino and the Seleccion Añada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer is generally sold as young wine in the year following harvest but, and this is the important thing about Señorans, it has the ability to age and is probably at its best 18-36 months after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seleccion Añada is unique being aged on its lees in small steel tanks for up to 36 months or so and demonstrates above all the ageing potential of Albariño, and Señorans in particular, that we think no other producer can mimic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing their search to demonstrate how well Albariño ages Señorans began, in 2011, to hold back some stock of the regular bottling so as to be able to release it some years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrighteningly fashionable, Pazo de Señoráns is now seen as the very best Galician winery. Located at Vilanoviña, in the Pontevedra town of Meis, winery and vines alike benefit from a situation in one of Rías Baixas’ most prestigious wine-making sub-zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are farmed at relatively low altitudes, not too far from the sea, with the soils influenced accordingly by sandy elements. Vinification is in stainless steel and bottling is early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is that Pazo Senorans Albarino definitely is a wine of great aromatic harmony, with distinctive notes of late-season apples, fennel and a hint of verbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePazo Senorans Albarino shows aromas of nectarine, fresh figs, orange zest and white flowers. Dry, citrus flavours and a mineral-driven finish, which expands and deepens on the tail end. 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It is a well balanced wine, long in flavour, a beautiful expression of Gros Manseng with the combination of a fresh citrus nose and a mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines used for Clos Lapeyre Jurancon Sec face southwards towards the hound's-tooth Pic du Midi d'Ossau with maximum exposure to sunlight yet simultaneously protected from strong winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12 ha vineyard has been exhaustively mapped and analysed for soil composition to obtain a profile of the microbial activity in the vineyard and as a result divided into twelve segments, each of which are treated according to how the soil, and, by definition, the vine needs to be nourished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Bernard Larrieu is one of the poets of Jurançon, and the Clos Lapeyre Jurancon Sec his creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor three generations, the Larrieu family has been growing vines on an area of their estate traditionally used for mixed farming, they made their first vintage in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Bernard Larrieu, his father, Marcel, and the rest of the team at Clos Lapeyre tend to the vines on the steep hillsides facing the Pyrenees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are planted on slopes at an altitude of between 250 and 350m. Because of the steep incline, some 9 ha (19 acres) of the estate are planted on terraces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Our wish today is to make highly expressive wines which reveal our terroir and express a sense of place, on converting to organic methods of agriculture, we had to rethink the way we grow vines at Clos Lapeyre: no more weedkiller, the use only of organic manures, a return to ploughing the land and to using copper and sulphur compounds and plants extracts for protective spraying. We also selectively harvest and ferment different plots separately.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jurancon-lapeyre.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ejurancon-lapeyre.fr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652250185918,"sku":"FRJU200213","price":19.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Lapeyere-Juracon-1.jpg?v=1653484798"},{"product_id":"toques-et-clochers-limoux-chardonnay","title":"Toques et Clochers Limoux Chardonnay Haute Vallee 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eToques et Clochers Limoux Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elevage of Toques et Clochers Limoux Chardonnay is in new oak, which confers complex flavours of melted butter, nuts, caramel and toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a delicious lemony twist in the finish. Yet another wine where the accent is on terroir and minimal intervention. 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If the game were poker this would be quite a story – if you believe it – but what makes this event all the more remarkable is that the two were actually playing an early version of the classic card game Old Maid.\u003cbr\u003eIf only fate had taken a different turn that night, the bishop would have paired Monsieur \u0026amp; Madame Raisin the winemakers, Amiel would have been left, red-faced, holding the Old Maid, and the property in question would have fallen to the church. But thankfully there was no divine intervention on the night. The bishop left, fleeced of what could have been a prime source of communion wine, and Mas Amiel was born.\u003cbr\u003eAfter a chequered career the estate was purchased by a Charles Dupuy who cultivated it until his death in 1916. Charles's son, Jean took over and started to produce high quality wine under the Mas Amiel label. He extended the vineyard, digging up the hillside to plant new vines. The Mas Amiel Maury Vintage Rouge belongs to this reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaury is surrounded by the Rivesaltes appellation. The mountains to the north denote the end of Corbières and of the Aude department. Maury is thus in Pyrenees-Orientales and thus Catalan in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/masamiel.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emasamiel.fr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652250513598,"sku":"FRL229112","price":32.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Mas-Amiel-1.jpg?v=1653484801"},{"product_id":"low-sugar-prosecco-col-del-sas-brut","title":"Spagnol Prosecco Col del Sas DOCG Brut 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCol del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut - Low Sugar Prosecco\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\\nCol del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut is a low sugar Prosecco containing almost half the amount of sugar as standard Extra Dry Prosecco. \\n \\nA straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. \\n \\nThe nose senses floral notes with pleasant hints of bread crust. \\n \\nWith its only 8.5 g\/l of residual sugar this is the driest Prosecco within the Col del Sas range. \\n \\nA low sugar Prosecco that keeps the pleasant roundness and smooth finish typical of Prosecco. \\n \\nPleasant and elegant to the palate, especially thanks to a bold sapidity, with a unique tactile sensation. \\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\\nThe \u003cb\u003eSpagnol\u003c\/b\u003e are a family of winemakers in the heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG appellation. \\n \\nWine producers since the early twentieth century, they began using the sparkling process when making their wine in 1986. \\n \\nToday, their 32 hectares of vineyards stretch over the hills and slopes of the most prestigious towns in this DOCG territory. \\n \\nAll the lands and vineyards, every vine and every single cluster, are followed closely on their way to the bottles. \\n \\nFurthermore, they are always subject to the attentive gaze and the industrious hands of the Spagnol family. \\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe grape variety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\\nThe grapes that make up the base of the low sugar Prosecco Col del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut are the fruit of the Prosecco vine (Glera). \\n \\nIts cultivation in this territory makes it possible to obtain especially high levels of quality. \\n \\nThis is especially due to the outstanding variety in the geological composition of the soils. \\n \\nThese ideal terrains are further enhanced by the diverse exposure of the hillsides, the varying altitudes, and the many micro-climates found in this zone, and especially marked by notable temperature changes between the day and night. \\n \\nFurthermore, all these characteristics are responsible for the organoleptic richness of the Col del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut. \\n \\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coldelsas.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecoldelsas.it\u003c\/a\u003e \\n \\nCol del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut - Low Sugar Prosecco by Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652250611902,"sku":"ITV328414","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Spagnol-Valdo-Brut-1.jpg?v=1653484804"},{"product_id":"spagnol-valdobbiadene-docg-rive-di-solighetto-brut","title":"Spagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSpagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut is a straw yellow colour. Bouquet of mature and exotic fruit, slightly balsamic. Intense and balanced flavour. Minerals and flavour are highlighted. The Rive Proseccos are produced exclusively from grapes that come from a single village\/vineyard. In the Valdobbiadene DOCG zone there are only 43 Rive, and for this reason the Spagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut is widely considered as Spagnol's absolute Cru. The \u003cb\u003eSpagnol\u003c\/b\u003e are a family of winemakers in the heart of the zone famous for the production of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore. Wine producers since the early twentieth century, they began using the sparkling process when making their wine in 1986. Today, their 32 hectares of vineyards stretch over the hills and slopes of the most prestigious towns in this DOCG territory. The vineyard dubbed \"Col del Sas\" located on the hill of the same name in the territory of Valdobbiadene, embodies the family history. Their brand name reflects this, as it unites the family surname with the name of the their land: \u003cb\u003eSpagnol Col del Sas\u003c\/b\u003e. All the lands and vineyards, every vine and every single cluster, are followed closely on their way to the bottles, always subject to the attentive gaze and the industrious hands of father Orazio and mother Loretta and their four sons, brothers Stefano, Marco, Alberto, and Mattia. The grapes that make up the base of the Spagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut are the fruit of the Prosecco vine, today identified with the historic synonym Glera. Glera is a white grape characterised by yellow-golden fruit in long, straggly, and winged clusters. Its cultivation in this territory, moulded by the Piave River and its lateral branches, makes it possible to obtain spectacular levels of quality thanks to the outstanding variety in the geological composition of the soils. These ideal terrains are further enhanced by the diverse exposure of the hillsides, the varying altitudes, and the many micro-climates found in this zone, marked by notable temperature changes between the day and night. All these characteristics are responsible for the organoleptic richness of the Spagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut, the notes and bouquets of which vary from hillside to hillside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coldelsas.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecoldelsas.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut - HAY WINES\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Col del Sas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652250677438,"sku":"ITV328214","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Spagnol-Rive-1-1.jpg?v=1653484805"},{"product_id":"la-piotta-pinot-nero-piota","title":"La Piotta Pinot Nero 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLa Piotta Pinot Nero \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta Pinot Nero is red coloured tending to garnet, it has an elegant bouquet with hints of wild berries and liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate it is well structured, warm and enveloping. Almost velvety, leaves a pleasant evolved tannin taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta Pinot Nero is a late harvest wine, where the grapes are carefully selected. After the press-destemming, the must is long fermented with the skins at a controlled temperature for 15-20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company was founded in 1985 by a family devoted to the world of wine for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average age of the vines currently present is about 30 years, which allows the production of white wines with intense and persistent aromas and full-bodied, well-structured red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a witness to the love for traditions and territory, nine rows of Pinot Grigio planted in 1930 still exist and produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years it grew to become a farm land of 15 hectares completely planted vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe annual production is about 70,000 bottles and the entire production cycle, from the vine to the bottle, takes place in the company and is personally taken care of by the Padroggi family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Padroggi family has , for generations, been dedicated to the cultivation of the vine and wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company founder, Luigi, and his sons Gabriel and Mario have dedicated their lives to the founding and expansion of the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently the third generation of winemakers joined the company: the young Enrico and Luca joined their fathers in the technical, productive and commercial parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir intention is to continue the process begun by their grandfather, bringing new ideas to the company from the point of view of the image and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013 La Piotta became part of the Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti (FIVI – Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers) that has the aim of representing and safeguarding the figure of the winemaker in relation to the institutions by promoting the quality and authenticity of Italian wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.padroggilapiotta.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epadroggilapiotta.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta Pinot Nero \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652251037886,"sku":"ITLO520513","price":14.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-PIO-PinotNero-1.jpg?v=1653484810"},{"product_id":"dog-point-chardonnay","title":"Dog Point Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDog Point Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDog Point Chardonnay shows how good Marlborough can be at producing Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an elegance here that invites comparison with fine premier cru white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe pineapple gets a welcome aromatic lift from toasty oak, mineral and a whiff of matchstick, deftly integrated during 18 months in French barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDog Point Chardonnay is a perfect match for buttery seafood dishes such as lobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouquet: Ripe citrus, minerality, roasted nuts, toasty and savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Full bodied with ripe citrus with chalky complexity and roasted nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Shellfish, fish, white meats and BBQ rack of pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDog Point Chardonnay Vineyard combines the considerable winegrowing experience of Ivan Sutherland and James Healy, the former chief viticulturist and head winemaker at New Zealand's Cloudy Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Dog Point was the name given by early European settlers to the rough patch of land where stray dogs gathered, forming an unruly pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it is both a wine label and a vineyard, set up by Ivan and Margaret Sutherland and James and Wendy Healy, after James and Ivan met working at Cloudy Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s to Dog Point (run by another Cloudy Bay escapee, Kevin Judd), rather than Cloudy Bay, that those in the know would go for an upmarket Chardonnay fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Dog Point dates from the earliest European settlement of Marlborough and the introduction of sheep to the district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were days of few fences, of boundary riders and \"boundary keeping dogs\". Shepherds' dogs sometimes became lost or wandered off and eventually bred into a marauding pack which attacked local flocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir home was a tussock and scrub covered hill, overlooking the Wairau Plains, designated by the early settlers as Dog Point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHay Wines delivers free of charge in the Gloucestershire - Worcestershire - Herefordshire - Stratford upon Avon and surrounding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dogpoint.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edogpoint.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDog Point Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652251365566,"sku":"NZML327712","price":28.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/NZ-Dog-Point-Chardonnay-1.jpg?v=1653484815"},{"product_id":"vina-elena-familia-pacheco-organic","title":"Vina Elena Familia Pacheco Organic 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVina Elena Familia Pacheco Organic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Elena Familia Pacheco Organic is a blend of Monastrell and Syrah that is dark red-maroon in colour. Red berry aromas on the nose, with a light touch of balsamic. Familia Pacheco Organic is a balanced, full-bodied, fresh wine enhanced by seasoned tannins and the reoccuring traces of ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best wineries in Jumilla, Viña Elena. Run by 4 sisters, Monastrell is the predominant variety in the Viña Elena portfolio and flourishes in the nutrient poor, limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrained using the traditional Spanish method ´en vaso´, the wines produced by Viña Elena are thoroughly Mediterranean in style, certified organic and offer outstanding value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We are a very young team, which combine tradition and modernity, showing what they have learned from other generations and providing the most innovative and current knowledge in the process of winemaking.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main variety of the area is\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonastrell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrape, which finds its habitat in this area, serving three key \u003cstrong\u003erequirements:. 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The fruit comes from select sites in the heart of the valley including the Boriolo and BCD vineyards, as well as from the Norris and Wallace vineyards nestled in the Chalk Hill region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, the fermentation takes place in a combination of stainless steel tanks (40%) and French oak barrels (60%), of which 10% were new. The barrel fermented portion of wine was aged for nine months and achieved full malolactic conversion. These techniques contributed to an intricately layered and delicately nuanced wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.deloachvineyards.com\"\u003e\u003ccite class=\"_Rm\"\u003ewww.\u003cb\u003edeloach\u003c\/b\u003evineyards.com\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDe Loach Russian River Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652252741822,"sku":"USCA421407","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/US-De-Loach-Chardonnay-1.jpg?v=1653484828"},{"product_id":"lismore-chardonnay","title":"Lismore Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLismore Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLismore Chardonnay has a complex, expressive bouquet with touches of smoke and walnut infusing the citrus fruit, a hint of toffee just underneath. The palate is lively and ripe on the entry with apricot, mandarin, orange zest and white peach. It is long in the mouth with a fine, walnut-inspired finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTucked into the foothills of a dramatic mountain range at the bottom of Africa is Lismore Estate Vineyards. Californian Samantha O'Keefe has found paradise and the perfect terroir. Her passion combined with vines planted at 300 meters, chilled by the winter snow and nourished by the African summer sun, produce classic cool climate wines which are rich, complex and lovingly hand crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Lismore Estate has a total of 12.5 ha planted with Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLismore's vineyards are planted on slopes at the base of the Riviersonderend Mountain Range. The\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ecombination of elevation and climate make for an extended ripening period which is roughly 3-4 weeks later\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ethan the more traditional wine growing areas in the Western Cap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe grapes were whole bunched pressed, barrel fermented and aged for 11 months in older French barrels of\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e225-300l. The wine saw regular battonage, imparting texture and weight, but no malolactic fermentation which\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eleaves a fresh acidity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSet in the Overberg region, with the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop, Greyton is all oak-lined lanes and itsy, bitsy country cottages. It is like you have wound back the clock and time travelled into an olde English parish, with white picket fences and farmers’ markets to boot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLismore Chardonnay 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Grown mostly on shale soils, Chardonnay is the dominant variety at Lismore. Lightly oaked and featuring 50% malolactic fermentation for the first time, this is a significant step up on the 2011, with nutmeg spice, savoury complexity and a shimmering minerally core. Drink: 2015-20” 93 Points Tim Atkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lismore.co.za\/\"\u003elismore.co.za\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLismore Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652253495486,"sku":"SAWC360211","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/LismoreChardonnay.jpg?v=1775045394"},{"product_id":"spice-route-chakalaka","title":"Spice Route Chakalaka 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSpice Route Chakalaka\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpice Route Chakalaka is deep ruby red in colour. There are aromas of clove and subtle white pepper followed by plum with elegant hints of spice. On the palate it is medium bodied with red fruit and integrated oak. The excellent balance of acidity and ripe tannins, will allow this wine to age well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new age of the Swartland commenced in 1997 when Charles Back stumbled across an old Tobacco farm, Klein Amoskuil, with a peculiar vineyard of Sauvignon Blanc – later to be discovered as the oldest in the country – just West of his native Paarl. Bewildered by its quality in a region better known for its wheat and rolling fynbos hills, the potential was obvious, so Charles set forth to acquire the farm and study its soils and extreme climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Back was a pioneer in the Swartland when he started Spice Route in 1998. “Without \u003ccharles\u003e, the Swartland would still be regarded as a rural backwater” wrote Tim Atkin. Today, the region is the source of many of South Africa’s outstanding wine, yet Spice Route remains one of the best and most credible producers in the region, due largely to the fact that they own their own vineyards. Spice Route’s 100 hectares of vineyards are situated in Malmesbury and Darling. The former, all bush trained on Malmesbury shale and red clay subsoils (the clay ensures the vineyards are dry grown), give the Grenache and Mourvedre the intensity of fruit that makes this region so exciting.\u003c\/charles\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Charl du Plessis has been with Charles for 15 years, and knows the region intricately. The winemaking is ‘hands off’, as Charl is keen to capture the flavours and structure of the outstanding fruit he has grown. The signature wine is the Chakalaka, a blend of six different grape varieties. The name is derived from a spicy South African relish which is similarly a fusion of different flavours. A blend of Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Petite Sirah and Tannat, it has good intensity, a Rhone-ish depth and supple tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand-harvested and the grapes were destalked and lightly crushed. 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This elegantly built wine benefits from a lightness which does not hinder its complexity. Fine tannins and good acidity will help this wine evolve well over the next few years in bottle. As a single varietal, the Grenache is juicy and savoury with lovely tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new age of the Swartland commenced in 1997 when Charles Back stumbled across an old Tobacco farm, Klein Amoskuil, with a peculiar vineyard of Sauvignon Blanc – later to be discovered as the oldest in the country – just West of his native Paarl. Bewildered by its quality in a region better known for its wheat and rolling fynbos hills, the potential was obvious, so Charles set forth to acquire the farm and study its soils and extreme climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Back was a pioneer in the Swartland when he started Spice Route in 1998. “Without \u003ccharles\u003e, the Swartland would still be regarded as a rural backwater” wrote Tim Atkin. 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Today, it is Alberto Cecchin who keeps this 100 year-old tradition alive, making artisanal chemical-free products, inviting us to dream of a better place, live the landscapes, enjoy this rural house and fall in love with the natural world; a world for all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crops in all three of the estates that make up Bodega Cecchin have been certified for organic farming as of 2005. Cecchin‘s handling and processing in the winery is also certified as organic from 2005, so its wines are subsequently certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodega Cecchin also farms biodynamically, but only in a small portion of the vineyards (just 2 hectares in each of the three estates). This is because biodynamic farming is too labour-intensive to be implemented over a larger area of vines. Bodega Cecchin owns not only vineyards planted with a wide range of different grape varieties, but also peach, fig and apricot orchards, olive, walnut and almond groves. 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