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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. 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On the palate the wine is medium bodied, with juicy tannins, pure and very generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful accompaniment to any meal, but particularly with a charcuterie board with cheese, stuffed pasta, skirt steak and loin cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine2Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748317270188,"sku":"R0555","price":12.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/products\/BOTTLE_7825_f129d630-9813-45e3-b679-51c30d6ff4eb.png?v=1694803778"},{"product_id":"rallo-azienda-agricola-nero-davola-il-manto-2021","title":"Rallo Azienda Agricola Nero d'Avola Il Manto 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand harvested then fermented with selected and native yeasts in 8 and 17 ton closed-top\nstainless-steel tanks. Aged in American oak barrels for 9 months. Bottled in February.\nUnfined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense ruby red in colour the bountiful nose of red fruit and pleasant vanilla highlights\nblend with the balanced, mellow and persistent palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled meats, barbecue and seasoned cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine2Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748317171884,"sku":"R0906","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/products\/BOTTLE_2432_825c3b31-a0f2-4cee-bea4-f11a3d3319cc.png?v=1694803781"},{"product_id":"rallo-azienda-agricola-syrah-la-clarissa-2022","title":"Rallo Azienda Agricola Syrah La Clarissa 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 Days maceration on the skins and then fermentation in stainless steel at 22 to 24 °C. 14\ndays fermentation then a malolactic fermentation. 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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":"cinco-fincas-malbec-2021","title":"Cinco Fincas Malbec 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is fermented in concrete vats with 30% whole berries, with a mix of pigage and\npumping over especially at the beginning of fermentation. Aged on the fine lees, this\nproduces a wine that is superb value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very quaffable, easy drinking example of this Argentinean favourite. With copious\namounts of blackberry, plum and cherry, this is super juicy, bright and fresh. 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The climate is perfect for viticulture \nwith the low rainfall summer months, tempered by cool afternoon breezes and the cold winters \nallowing the vines to rest and to build up the reserves. This wine is made of 70% Shiraz, from the \nRiebeek Valley vineyards co fermented with 27% Mourvèdre and 3% Viognier from the Kasteelberg \nslopes. During fermentation the skin cap is punched down multiple times a day in order to maximize \nextraction. The result is a rich and dark wine, packed with fruit and chocolaty notes and a big savoury \nheart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-fermented Shiraz and Viognier do their thing whilst waiting for the later Mourvèdre to create this \nthreesome. The sandy nose suggests summer pudding, black cherries and crushed raspberries with \nnotes of aromatic spice and a latent creaminess. 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Permanent grass cover and green harvesting keep yields low. \n85% of the wine is matured in concrete vats and 15% in barrel for at least three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ripe and pure nose, offering creamy red and black fruit with some dark roast coffee. Tannins are \nfirm, and the palate is concentrated and already well-knit, if still a little youthful. 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Vines are cultivated in sandy \/ silt soils typical \nof the region. Merlot is havested in the middle of the September, and Cabernet Sauvignon towards the \nend of that month. After fermentation and maceration for 25 days the wine is aged for 18 months in \nFrench oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant aromas of ripe cherry, redcurrant and rich dark fruit with notes of liquorice and cocoa. The \npalate is structured and complex with plum and bramble fruit and toasty oak characters. Juicy acidity \nand firm tannins on the long and polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasta with wild boar ragù (or failing that roast pork)! 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In the cellar, they \nare vinified using traditional carbonic maceration techniques (where fermentation is started by the \nweight of berries in the vat, crushing those below) followed by a short cuvasion to maintain the up \nfront, juicy fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouncy, crunchy Gamay, this is an irresistible fruit bomb packed with fresh, primary fruit aromas and \nthe delicious soft red berry flavours of gorgeous Gamay at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry with charcuterie, grilled herby chicken kebabs, or sausages on the barbeque.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine2Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748313731244,"sku":"R0806","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/files\/FPB9481_300_dpi_High_Res_10ff71c4-9a8c-44b0-8054-8b8ce8a82633.png?v=1696190057"},{"product_id":"chateau-milon-caprice-st-emilion-2021","title":"Chateau Milon Caprice St Emilion 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 2 hectares of vines with an average age of 25-30 years. 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In doing so there remains a small yet definitive expression of all the vineyards we worked with, and its these cuvees that are again selected to go into Coterie by Wildeberg. All fruit is hand- harvested in February from selected sites in Franschhoek and Paarl. Both cultivars are fermented whole bunch, with some whole berry fruit, there is no crush, just a daily pump over during the natural fermentation. We want to express place over cultivar so this slow, gentle extraction gives wines truer of origin than winery. The components are racked to French and Austrian oak, new and old, for 8 months before the blend is decided. This blend is then allowed to marry for 6 weeks prior to coarse filtration and bottling on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, spicy nose with notes of freshly cracked black pepper, allspice and ripe plum. Good concentration of red berry and dark fruits are balanced by fresh acidity. 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Green harvesting and thinning help to lower yields to 30hl\/ha. The \nresulting crop is fermented at 30 degrees and vatted for a month before ageing in oak casks for 18 \nmonths, 60 - 70% of which is new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaner style compared to the 2012 vintage (there was no 2013 vintage). 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At up to 450m altitude and \nwith soils still untouched by phylloxera, goblet trained vines on the east and south east facing \nvineyards lie below the Chapel of the Madonna at the top of the hill. Gamay Noir vines range from 40 \nto 90 years of age. Grapes are hand-picked and whole-berry fermented for 8-10 days (traditional \nmaceration carbonique) followed by a further 2 or 3 days on the skins to assist with aromas. No use of \ncultured yeasts. Pressed after an 8-10 day cuvaison. First press wine was returned to vat and left for 8 \nmonths before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery pretty indeed, a heady perfume of freshly picked irises and peonies drifts above the crushed berry \nfruit nose. Ripe tannins and fresh acidity support a palate of Morello cherries, strawberries with \nwonderfully elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter, match with a roast leg of lamb. 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A dozen hectares are located on \nthe commune of Lacapelle Cabannac. The lower parts of the vineyard are clay while the higher parts \nare clay, limestone and hard flint. Quality control is a major factor to production, with low yielding \nlimits applied to each patch to help produce ripe, healthy grapes whilst maintaining a good balance \nwith the land. Pesticides are only applied according to a weekly statistical parasite count and weather \nforecast. The vines, including some very old Malbec, are planted in clay-limestone soil which helps to \nkeep yields naturally low (productivity is approximately 4.500 litres per hectare). Chateau Pineraie is \nmade of 85% Côt (Malbec) and 15% Merlot with the grapes being hand sorted according to very strict \nspecifications. Fermentation is controlled to 30 degrees with maceration on the skins from 2 - 3 weeks, \nincluding frequent pumping over and aeration. The wine is then aged for one year in oak barrels, 20% \nof which are new barrels. 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Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and 30% of the blend has then \nspent 8 months on medium toast French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine combines delicious red cherry and dried cranberry concentration, with a touch of dark spice. \nThe palate has wild bramble and cherry pie notes. 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After three different stages of selection - in the vineyard, at the winery, and a final selection of the berries after de-stemming - there is a period of pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days, followed by a further 18 day maceration at 22- 26ºC. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. Vinification takes place at a new, gravity-fed winery in the centre of Quel with the most up-to-date technology. The finished wine spends 18 months in new oak barrels (80% French and 20% American) with varying levels of toast. After a further 6 months in large (18,000L) French oak foudres, the wine is stored in the winery's calado (underground cellar) before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePronounced aromas of ripe black fruit and blueberries, backed by spice, mocha, fig and balsamic notes. The palate is generous with complex bramble and plum fruit characters, well-integrated oak and bright acidity. 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This is followed by a further 12 months in bottle prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003eIntense black fruit and warm spice on the nose. Good depth of flavour on the palate with ripe, plush fruit, balancing freshness and supple tannins. A very approachable yet classic Crianza.\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003eThis wine pairs well with roast chicken and game, meaty pasta and hard cheeses.","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54549518418305,"sku":"R0321","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/files\/EAR020_bcaa5741-9447-4e9a-9f5e-b6b971e16aa5.png?v=1753895092"},{"product_id":"ontanon-rioja-crianza-37-5cl-2019","title":"Ontañón Rioja Crianza (37.5cl) 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced from 40 year old vines grown on the slopes of the Sierra Yergas, just south of the River Ebro in Rioja Baja. The wine is produced predominantly  from Tempranillo grown in the La Montesa vineyard, blended with 10% Garnacha from Siete Caminos to add aroma and body. \nFollowing a long maceration period, the wine spends 12 months in 60% American and 40% French oak barrels (both used and new). This is followed by a further 12 months in bottle prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003eRipe aromas of black fruit with warm wood spice. Cherry and plum fruit on the palate with fresh acidity and smooth balancing tannins. Classic, approachable and satisfying.\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003eGreat food wine, this wine pairs particularly well with roast chicken, pork and game.","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54549518451073,"sku":"R0907","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/6475\/6389\/files\/EAR021_9f268c82-ae18-409d-b001-90f5264f35f2.png?v=1753895095"},{"product_id":"gomez-cruzado-honorable-rioja-in-wooden-case-2017","title":"Gómez Cruzado Honorable Rioja (in Wooden Case) 2017","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 'field blend' is produced from the fruit of Gomez Cruzado's oldest vineyards (over 50 year old vines) - south-east facing, in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria. The vines planted here are predominantly Tempranillo, but also Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuela and Viura. Soils are poor, chalky clay and white in colour, with slabs of calcareous rock beneath.\nThe grapes are hand-picked into 15kg crates, and are sorted further by hand at the winery. The grapes undergo 4 days pre-fermentative maceration at low temperature, then temperature-controlled fermentation with daily remontage and delestage. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new oak barriques with weekly batonnage, followed by 18 months maturation in new French, thin-grained, oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003eWow! A fruit-packed nose with flavours of dark plums, black cherry and fresh figs. This is balanced by creamy oak notes and Christmas spices. On the palate the 2019 is approachable now with a huge amount of richness and tannin, but a rounded mouthfeel shows this wine is perfectly in its drinking window. 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