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The\nwine was held in oak for 12 months and racked and returned twice before being fined with\nMargaret River free range eggs, filtered and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cabernet Merlot packs a punch! Bright and charming, the perfume of Cabernet\nSauvignon strikes you first, followed swiftly by its precise and structured palate. With its\npartner in crime Merlot providing the palate weight, with fruit generosity and richness.\nViolets, satsuma plums and glazed cherries lift out of the glass in an explosive fashion.\nFollowed by aromas of red currants, raspberries and subtle vanillin oak with a hint of\nsmokiness. Juicy, medium bodied and full of flavour. Red currants, cherries and blueberries\nfill the palate complemented by the dusty fine-grained tannin and precise structure. The\nrefreshing acidity balances the supple tannin and red fruits for an extremely smash-able\nwine that leaves you wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed meat. Simple!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine2Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42743687381164,"sku":"R0920","price":13.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/products\/BOTTLE_2433_f608f4e9-069b-4bd5-a906-15cbdc47c1e7.png?v=1694803753"},{"product_id":"odfjell-merlot-maipo-2020","title":"Odfjell Merlot, Maipo 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were hand picked and were not crushed on reception at the winery; the\nclusters were only de-stemmed. The whole berries had four to five days of cold maceration\nat 14ºC prior to fermentation and eight to ten days of maceration at 25ºC after\nfermentation. Native and selected yeasts were used during the fermentation, which took\nplace in small tanks of 40,000 Lts. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation took place in\ntanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense garnet red in colour with a violet hue. The nose is ripe but fresh, with fruity notes\nrecalling black cherries and plums along with a bit of menthol, while notes of spices such as\nnutmeg appear on the backdrop. The palate is juicy, and the tannins are robust and\nvelvety, leading with notes of blackberries and chocolate on the lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel sausage and mash, macaroni cheese, meatloaf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine2Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748316647596,"sku":"R0376","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/products\/BOTTLE_3424_e61e55ce-9f7f-4869-a8c8-d1f0858bca5a.png?v=1694803810"},{"product_id":"novas-gran-reserva-carmenere-2021","title":"Novas Gran Reserva Carmenère 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Colchagua Valley has a Mediterranean climate with 4 well-defined seasons. The summers are hot and rain free, which allows proper ripening without interruptions. The valley ends at the Pacific Ocean, which has a positive effect on the vineyards as cool breezes enter from the coast to alleviate the summer heat. \nThe winemaking process began with a cool pre-fermentation maceration at 8ºC for 2–3 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with both native and selected yeasts. At this stage, the temperatures were controlled to 26ºC, with pump overs undertaken according to the winemakers’ criteria. The wine undergoes a post-fermentation maceration for 4–5 days prior to malolactic fermentation, which takes place spontaneously in stainless steel tanks, foudres, and barrels, where the wine is then aged for 10 months in 80% French barrels,10% in French foudres \u0026amp; 10% in stainless steel tanks. The wine is not clarified nor stabilized prior to bottling but is filtered through a cross-flow filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003eBlack cherry red with intense blackcurrant and typical green capsicum notes, that give way to hints of black pepper and tobacco leaf. The palate has a bright, fresh bloody feel with Carmenère's darker leafy note.  It's the quintessential expression of Emiliana's Colchagua vineyards at Los Robles.\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003eIdeal with grilled meat, roast pork and pepper-crusted steak.","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54549518025089,"sku":"R0853","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/files\/CHV653_40a0dd57-c57b-4f44-8096-eaeeebda84ea.png?v=1753895063"},{"product_id":"emiliana-coyam-2020","title":"Emiliana Coyam 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from a blend Syrah, Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Malbec, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot and  Mourvedre grown on soil which contains a mixture of clay and sand, with the depth of the soils 2 -3 metres, optimal for red varieties.  In the winery selection takes place on a conveyor belt to remove any leaves and damaged bunches. The selected bunches were destemmed, and the individual berries were selected by size via a vibrating table for better precision. The grapes were then gently dropped into stainless steel tanks for fermentation with native yeasts at 24º–26ºC with a program of pumpovers determined by oenological criteria. The new wine then remained on its skins for a 5-day post-fermentation maceration at 22º–24ºC, for a total maceration time of 20–25 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 18 months, during which time it stabilises naturally without any treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003eEmiliana's iconic blend. This wine is hugely evocative of the best Chilean reds, largely down to Emiliana’s belief in Carménère which forms a third of this blend. The rest of the blend evolves each year but Carménère is the predominant profile. A nose of the very classically leafy Carménère and Cabernet family with some silky graphite tannins. Coyam gets fresher, brighter and more relevant every year, while remaining generous and structured.\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003eA classic Asado red. Also delicious with rich, casseroles involving star anise and five spice. Crispy duck pancakes and hoisin sauce would be amazing.  Hard mature cheese and roast veg are also a great match.","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54549518057857,"sku":"R0943","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/files\/CHV657_63d12583-498a-4807-9fb4-028755f74f41.png?v=1753895066"},{"product_id":"ordinal-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","title":"Ordinal Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGently pressed to extract crunchy dark fruit flavours and then vinified in stainless steel to create a bright and fresh style of Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003eA refreshing and fragrant Cabernet with fresh and bright flavours of blackcurrant. Silky textured, lifted on the mid-palate and with a smooth ripe finish.\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003ePerfect with roast lamb with rosemary and garlic. 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The region around Lodi and Manteca enjoys significant influence from San Joaquin and Sacramento river deltas, which act as a natural cooling system to the often-searing heat. The effect is to provide freshness to the ripe, fruit charged Cabernet grapes. Individual Cabernet blocks are vinified separately and then blended to produce a wine which reflects the right balance between fruit and structure. The wine then spends 6 months in oak to provide a broad frame for this rich wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003eRipe blackcurrant and wild berry fruit on the nose complimented by sweet vanilla oak. Rich cassis and black cherry fruit on the palate with a soft, juicy, yet long finish. 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