{"title":"Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs one might expect from such an enormous country, there is great variety to be found among Australian wine producers. Mostly situated in the more temperate southern part of the country, producers here range from large industrial facilities to exciting boutique wineries selling hand-crafted wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vineking collection of Australian wines tends towards those smaller producers – both from well-known winegrowing areas and emerging regions. Among this range you’ll find great value and some intriguing individual characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-majella-wines-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2021 Majella Wines Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eMajella are regarded as one of Coonawarra’s best producers with an abundance of awards to their name. Brian ‘Prof’ Lynn the owner says that sustainability is at its heart of every step of production and with Bruce Gregory as winemaker produces wines on which Majella’s reputation has been built. Coonawarra lies only 60 miles inland, exposed to a maritime climate, with dry and moderately cool summers. 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":"2023-wild-wilder-the-opportunist-shiraz","title":"2023 Wild \u0026 Wilder The Opportunist Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Thistledown is all about good, clean fun. Founded by Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW they work hand-in-hand with their merry (in a good season) band of growers, they craft wines of supreme quality without taking it too seriously. Their ethos is great fruit, grown by great people and made with love. Produced from fruit grown on properties owned by Langhorne Creek stalwarts, Brett Cleggett and George Borrett. Vines are 25 years old, VSP\/ spur pruned, on red brown sandy loams with clay base, some quartz and limestone. Whole berries retained to preserve fruit quality and maximise fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for all of the wines, the fruit for the Opportunist is picked on the way up to ripeness rather than on the way down. This way they achieve freshness and energy but not at the expense of flavour. Winemaking is simple and is followed by 8 months on oak to increase texture and varietal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: An aromatic bouquet of ripe fruits, cherries and blackcurrants, with notes of freshly ground coffee, dark chocolate, peppermint, liquorice and subtle pepper. Thick and smooth with good balanced fruit weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Beef stews, entrecôte or a crispy Thai beef salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild \u0026 Wilder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125001257034,"sku":"A305505231","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_9112.png?v=1765218768"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/collections\/VK-Australia-Header_ce2c82a0-6e2a-44b1-b485-fc5b0dcc38a9.jpg?v=1692966786","url":"https:\/\/thevineking.com\/collections\/cou-australia\/reg-coonawarra.oembed","provider":"The Vineking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}