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Persistent cloud cover generally moderates the ripening period temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Terra Rossa' of Coonawarra is Australia's most famous soil, renowned for its affinity with Cabernet Sauvignon wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary fermentation 10 tonne stainless steel static fermenter's pumped over twice daily and finished in new and second use French oak hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with an aubergine purple colour with a ruby hue, blackcurrants and vanilla on the nose. The palate is complex, with rich plum fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Pair with red meats or cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Majella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42397847617610,"sku":"A308201211","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_8338.png?v=1763035577"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-la-sarabande-bousigue","title":"2022 Domaine la Sarabande Bousigue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul and Isla Gordon are a dynamic wine couple based in the Faugéres appellation in the South of France. Paul is an Australian vigneron who honed his winemaking skills in the vineyards of New Zealand. Isla, brings her knowledge and commitment to quality grape growing which was learned during several years of working with some of the best viticulturists in New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Faugères the soils are ancient, they are squeezed between the Pyrenees and the Massif central and are 350 million years old. The vineyards are dominated by schist soils perforated with limestone with a small percentage of sandstone as well as clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDomaine la Sarabande is a relatively modest Domaine with 9.5 Ha spread over 4 vineyard sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBousigue is the old name of the region where our Mourvédre vineyard is located. It sits on a south-facing, well-drained slope. This is particularly important for the notoriously late-ripening Mourvèdre variety. As Mourvèdre is difficult to grow, this wine is only produced in the best years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: Made from 80% Mourvedre 20% Syrah this wine is a deep colour with pretty nuances of aromas. thyme characters wild and dried meat are also present. The palate is rich and fills with a sweet and long finish exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Best served with chicken, wild birds, or barbecue meats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine la Sarabande","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43122621448266,"sku":"F122109221","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/Bousigue_shop.jpg?v=1765221211"},{"product_id":"2020-chateau-franc-maillet-pomerol","title":"2020 Chateau Franc Maillet Pomerol","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChâteau Franc Maillet 2020 stands as one of the most sought-after wines from the renowned Pomerol region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting note: Well-regarded as a classic, plush, and fruity red with notes of dark berries, chocolate, spice, and earthy nuances. \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"kegQdc_v\"\u003eJuicy, medium-bodied, plush, and velvety with ripe fruit, balanced acidity, and a long, flavorful finish with notes of minerality or coffee.\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"kegQdc_y\"\u003eeamless, integrated tannins that support the fruit, with a good backbone of oak to match the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"kegQdc_v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"kegQdc_y\"\u003eWe recommend decanting for an average of 1-2 hours (or up to two hours for full expression) is recommended to allow the wine to soften and open its aromas and fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"kegQdc_v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"kegQdc_y\"\u003eWine Press: James Suckling: Awarded 94 points. Described a perfumed nose of sandalwood, lavender, blackcurrants, cassis, star anise, and black olives. Noted it is full-bodied, velvety, and creamy, with bright acidity complementing the ripe layers of black and blue fruit and seamless tannins. Recommended trying after 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Franc Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144466464842,"sku":"B212101201","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/Franc_Maillet.jpg?v=1766229394"},{"product_id":"2020-chateau-tour-baladoz-saint-emilion","title":"2020 Chateau Tour Baladoz Saint Emilion","description":"\u003cp class=\"hub-single-product-tasting-notes-description\"\u003eWine Press: Jancis Robinson \"Cask sample. Opulent nose just brimming with crushed blackberries, cinnamon spice and damson fruit. Silky smooth palate with fine tannins and real power of sweet ripe fruit. A note of coffee oak on the finish, hedonistic and full on but appealing - Drink: 2026-2038\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned by the De Schepper family since the 1950s, this relatively little-known 9 hectares property lies in the commune of St-Laurentdes-Combes, just 3km southeast of St Emilion\u003c\/span\u003e towards St Etienne de Lisse, which gives them the benefit of two different soils, limestone and clay. The vines for Tour Baladoz are partially on the limestone plateau and partially in a beautiful green bowl filled entirely with vines. The \u003cspan\u003eDe Schepper family have invested hugely in both the vineyards and the cellar, so that now the quality of the wine really does offer an authentic and high quality expression of this fine site. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured for 12-15 months in 50% new oak and made from vines with an average age of 30 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: Purple in the glass with a nose of intense earthy blackberry crushed fruit with a lightly soured black fruit note. 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