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Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t50 % Syrah, 45 % Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487853912381,"sku":null,"price":234.03,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/7705-1.jpg?v=1729028702"},{"product_id":"guigal-cotes-du-rhone-red-2013-france","title":"Guigal Cotes-Du-Rhone Red 2013 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFull, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine. Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. 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Drink it over the coming 5-6 years\" Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep and dark red with a shiny complextion in the glass with a fresh fruit nose. The bouquet carries red berries and spices, which are followed by a full, round and racy palate.  The tanins are rounded and smooth making this wine a full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe blend is 50 % Syrah, 40 % Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre with these varities grown in varied soils of sediment, limestone \u0026amp; granite. The average age of the vines is 35 years. Following harvest the juce was processed through traditional winemakeing methods, with temperature controlled fermentation and long soaking on the skins. Aging takes place over the following 1 ½ years in oak foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: A great match with cold meats, cheese and red meat dishes in particular those featuring game birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487944810813,"sku":null,"price":234.04,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9906-1.jpg?v=1729029379"},{"product_id":"pavillon-saint-pierre-cotes-du-rhone-reserve-2016-france","title":"Pavillon Saint Pierre Côtes Du Rhône Reserve 2016 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is up front and satisfying with dark plum, cranberry, olive, dark mushroom and roasted almond characters on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that is plump and fleshy. The wine offers terrific fruit power backed by silky texture and polished tannins, leading to a persistent mouthfilling finish. At its best: now to 2020\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis luscious red perfectly captures the ripeness, depth and sheer drinkability of the best Côtes du Rhônes. Made from the usual suspects from this part of France - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. This beauty has rich, ripe flavours of spiced blackberry, raspberry and redcurrant. Lovely, long, smooth and silky on the palate but with plenty of structure making it feel more serious than the price tag suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA consistent top Gold medal winner, this gorgeous, velvety Rhône red also offers tremendous value. It's from our friends Bouachon in Châteauneuf du Pape. The reason it's not labelled Châteauneuf (and is not twice the price!) is that the grapes are from vineyards not far to the famed appellation. What they do share is the same rock strewn soil that promotes superb richness and ripeness - and vines that are similarly aged and gnarled, which results in tiny quantities of concentrated fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Piring: Created by the gifted Laurent Sauvage, this exceptional Côtes du Rhône is a real gem - spot-on with rack of lamb, a robust cassoulet or roast duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488009396541,"sku":null,"price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11158-1.jpg?v=1729029792"},{"product_id":"ogier-heritages-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2017-france","title":"Ogier Heritages Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2017 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep ruby with purple highlights in the glass with an expressive, elegant, complex nose. The palate displays flavors of riped red berries, lightly spicy and hints of undergrowth. Full and very attractive palate with freshness and silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOgier has been based in Chateauneuf-du-Pape for over 150 years and has sought to raise awareness of this remarkable appellation. The company has gained a special understanding of the region. The Héritages range is a product of Ogier’s hundred-year-old expertise \u0026amp; the finest of the Côtes du Rhône terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis GSM blend is a poduct of Ogier's hundered year old expertise and finest Rhone terroirs. Granache, Syrah and Mourdvedre grapes were sourced from selected forty year old vines and blended carefully to produce this wines full bodied palate of structured fruit with hints of mild spices. These vineyards are situated on the Villafrancien terraces of St Marcel d’Ardèche, on the hills of Avignon and Roquemaure – Sand from the 'Aigues' valley – and layered stones on slopes from the 'Plan de Dieu'. In the winery the juice spent 6 months in oak barrels called 'foudres' (4 to 40 years old) and 'cuves tronconiques' (12 years old).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"DhallNash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488016343357,"sku":"99335_2017_750","price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11359-1.jpg?v=1729029858"},{"product_id":"guigal-cotes-du-rhone-red-2015-france","title":"Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red 2015 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This reliable red from the Southern Rhône offers complex aromas of dark plum, mixed berry, warm spice, smoked game and toasted almond on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that is supple and smooth. The wine offers generosity as well as structure, making it a terrific food partner. At its best: now to 2020\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"The 2015 Côtes du Rhône marks a terrific return to form for this cuvée. It's intense and peppery, with concentrated black cherry fruit, a medium to full-bodied palate and long finish\" Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep and dark red with a shiny complextion in the glass with a fresh fruit nose. The bouquet carries red berries and spices, which are followed by a full, round and racy palate.  The tanins are rounded and smooth making this wine a full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe blend is 50 % Syrah, 40 % Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre with these varities grown in varied soils of sediment, limestone \u0026amp; granite. The average age of the vines is 35 years. Following harvest the juce was processed through traditional winemakeing methods, with temperature controlled fermentation and long soaking on the skins. Aging takes place over the following 1 ½ years in oak foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: A great match with cold meats, cheese and red meat dishes in particular those featuring game birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488022405437,"sku":null,"price":255.24,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11501-1.jpg?v=1729029906"},{"product_id":"cotes-du-rhone-extravaganza-france","title":"Côtes du Rhône Extravaganza (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWhen it comes to value and flavour, Cotes du Rhone is known for constantly over-delivering.  This mix absolutely smashes it out of the park for quality and value. Rich, warming and seductively smooth, Côtes du Rhône from the southern Rhône valley are among the best value classic wines of France.  This mix is as close as you could hope to come to an authentic Châteauneuf style without paying the premium. Finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from neighbouring vineyards combine beautifully to give herb scented, velvety black fruit, liquorice and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis mix includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Cellier du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2016 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED 92\/100 POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It is richly fruited and instantly appealing on the nose showing mixed berry compote, dark plum, thyme and cocoa characters. The palate is succulent and rounded, and delivers lovely fruit intensity and smooth texture, leading to a lingering silky finish. The wine is modern, flavoursome and offers terrific value. At its best: now to 2020\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDelightful and instantly appealing, this friendly Côtes do Rhone delivers plenty of ripe berry and spice characters with a touch of savoury complexity. The palate is succulent and beautifully weighted, and shows pristine fruit flavours and silky mouthfeel. A great all-rounder offering awesome value.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eSeal: Cork - Alc: 13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Pavillon Saint Pierre Côtes Du Rhône Reserve 2016 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003eAwarded 93\/100 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is up front and satisfying with dark plum, cranberry, olive, dark mushroom and roasted almond characters on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that is plump and fleshy. The wine offers terrific fruit power backed by silky texture and polished tannins, leading to a persistent mouthfilling finish. At its best: now to 2020\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis luscious red perfectly captures the ripeness, depth and sheer drinkability of the best Côtes du Rhônes. Made from the usual suspects from this part of France - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. This beauty has rich, ripe flavours of spiced blackberry, raspberry and redcurrant. Lovely, long, smooth and silky on the palate but with plenty of structure making it feel more serious than the price tag suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Maison Bouachon Côtes Du Rhône Villages Signargues 'Les Bariannes' 2016 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDecanter Asia Wine Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003eAwarded 95\/100 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Decanter Asia Wine Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003eAwarded 93\/100 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Richly fruited and opulent, this is a gorgeous expression showing dark fruit, smoked game, roasted hazelnut, cocoa and black olive characters on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that is fleshy and velvety. The wine offers lovely complexity and expansive mouthfeel, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2021\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A bold sweet ripe nose of blueberry, cherry with lovely leathery hints, the palate is full of juicy red berries, firm but delicious tannin, and a crushed rock minerality, finishing with long satisfying elegance.\" Decanter Magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Rive Droite Rive Gauche Côtes Du Rhône 2017 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003eAwarded 93\/100 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Wonderfully fruited and brightly expressed, the inviting bouquet shows Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, violet, almond and subtle spice characters. The palate is succulent and fleshy, delivering fabulous fruit purity backed by fine texture and polished tannins, finishing persistent and silky. Modern, expressive and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2021\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Chemin des Papes Côtes du Rhône 2016 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED 91\/100 POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"An instantly appealing blend of grenache\/syrah, the fragrant bouquet shows dark plum, cherry, mixed spice and toasted nut characters with a touch of vanilla. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity, wonderfully supported by silky texture and rounded mouthfeel. The wine is fruit expressive and friendly, and is highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2018\" Sam Kim Wine Orbit, Nov 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA consistent top award winner, this gorgeous, velvety Rhône red also offers tremendous value. Created by the gifted Vincent Euzet, this exceptional Côtes du Rhône is a Top 10 choice for customers each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: The 2016 vintage is a real gem - spot-on with rack of lamb, or anything off the BBQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eSeal: Cork - Alc: 13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Domaine de L’Amandine Côtes du Rhône 2016 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003eAwarded GOLD MEDAL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDomaine de L’Amandine is an exciting new find for us from the southern Rhône. It is a classic velvety Grenache, enhanced with a little peppery, blackberry rich Syrah. Well ripened in the warm sunshine of 2016, and very moreish – Rhône red at its most appealing best.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is made from old Grenache vines and old vines of Syrah and Mourvèdre. The grapes are picked at optimal maturity and sorted out before crushing. Grenache brings roundness, fatness and softness, while Syrah and Mourvèdre bring structure and frame. The tannins are extremely smooth and elegant, this wine is like velvet in the mouth. With roundness, complexity and a long finish of spices; it's like a baby Chateauneuf-du-Pape!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488028336445,"sku":null,"price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11644-1.jpg?v=1729029955"},{"product_id":"chapoutier-luberon-la-ciboise-2017-france","title":"Chapoutier Luberon La Ciboise 2017 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A very likable, modern rendition; the fragrant bouquet shows dark plum, blueberry compote, floral and toasted almond characters, leading to a beautifully weighted palate that is succulent and supple. It is smooth and rounded with a lingering juicy finish. At its best: now to 2021\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGreat ruby red colour in the glass with predominant of red fruits such as currants and morello cherries showing on the nose and some overtones of spices (pepper). This is an elegant wine with mellowed tannins and candied fruit aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe presence of vines in the Luberon goes back to antiquity. The Romans planted these vines in particular in the Pays d’Aigues region, and then in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance, the wine–growing areas spread widely, especially to the north of the Petit Luberon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis blend of Grenache (60%), Syrah (30%), Carignan and Mourvèdre (10%) grew in on old alluvial deposits on the terraces of the Rhône. This stony soil is composed of shingles on a great depth. The vinification is performed in the traditional way: grapes are destemmed with a fortnight maceration. The wine is matured in vats and bottled from 10 to 12 months after harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488037904701,"sku":"CH1CIBR617","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11853-1.jpg?v=1729030024"},{"product_id":"maison-bouachon-cotes-du-rhone-les-rabassieres-2017-france","title":"Maison Bouachon Côtes du Rhône Les Rabassières 2017 (France)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRedcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eStructured\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSilky texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t This beauty has rich, ripe flavours of spiced blackberry, raspberry and redcurrant. Lovely, long, smooth and silky on the palate but with plenty of structure making it feel more serious than the price tag suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis luscious red perfectly captures the ripeness, depth and sheer drinkability of the best Côtes du Rhônes. Made from the usual suspects from this part of France - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWhen it comes to value and flavour, Côtes du Rhône is known for constantly over-delivering.  This new arrival absolutely smashes it out of the park for quality and value. Rich, warming and seductively smooth, Côtes du Rhône from the southern Rhône valley are among the best value classic wines of France.  This wine is as close as you could hope to come to an authentic Châteauneuf style without paying the premium. Finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from neighbouring vineyards combine beautifully to give herb scented, velvety black fruit, liquorice and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488042131773,"sku":null,"price":125.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11972-1.jpg?v=1729030064"},{"product_id":"delas-cotes-du-rhone-saint-esprit-2017-france","title":"Delas Côtes-du-Rhône Saint-Esprit 2017 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is crowd-pleasingly attractive; a lovely modern expression filled with dark fruit richness as well as seductive notes of thyme, spice and game. It is supple and smooth with succulent fruit intensity, leading to a lengthy flavoursome finish. At its best: now to 2022\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIntense, dark ruby with a plum-like hue. The nose is classically Syrah, with berry fruit, violet and liquorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it unique in the Côtes-du-Rhône category.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSourced from a Mediterranean climate with a prevailing \"Mistral\" wind. This harsh wind, both necessary and beneficial to the vines' development, is caused by the difference between the Southern and Northern Rhône's atmospheric pressures. Highly seasonal rainfall, hot temperatures and abundant sunshine are also characteristic of this region. All the grapes are de-stemmed and fermentation and maceration take place in closed vats for approximately 15 days. Daily pumping over ensures proper extraction. Fermentation temperature is controlled between 82°F and 86°F (28°C and 30°C). After de-vatting, pressing and racking, malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats. The wines are kept in vats to preserve fruit aromas. 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The Syrah is sometimes not destemmed in order to fully express the power of the fruit aromas from this variety. When the malolactic fermentation has been completed, the wines are blended before going into stainless steel vats in the air-conditioned winery. 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At its best: now to 2022\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tClos des Miran is an exciting new organic red from the sun drenched southern Rhône. It is a classic velvety Grenache, enhanced with a little peppery, blackberry rich Syrah. Well ripened in the warm sunshine of 2017, and very moreish – Rhône red at its most appealing best, perfectly capturing the ripeness, depth and sheer drinkability of the best of this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488048226621,"sku":null,"price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12134-1.jpg?v=1729030119"},{"product_id":"gold-medal-cotes-du-rhone-discovery-collection-france","title":"Gold Medal Côtes du Rhône Discovery Collection (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWhen it comes to value and flavour, Côtes du Rhône is known for constantly over-delivering.  This new mix absolutely smashes it out of the park for quality and value. Rich, warming and seductively smooth, Côtes du Rhône from the southern Rhône valley are among the best value classic wines of France.  This wine is as close as you could hope to come to an authentic Châteauneuf style without paying the premium. Finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from neighbouring vineyards combine beautifully to give herb scented, velvety black fruit, liquorice and spice.  If you love your reds silky smooth but full of flavour this mix is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCollection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Reserve de Bonpas Côtes du Rhône 2018 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWe’ve been fans of the Bonpas wines for a while but we haven’t managed to get any wine out of them...till now! We are delighted to bag this rich, spicy Réserve Côtes du Rhône, particularly thrilling in another tasty Rhône vintage. It is a classic velvety Grenache, enhanced with a little peppery, blackberry rich Syrah. Well ripened in the warm sunshine of 2017, and very moreish – Rhône red at its most appealing best.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eSeal: Screw Cap\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Maison Bouachon Côtes Du Rhône Les Rabassières 2017 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal \u0026amp; 95\/100 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Decanter World Wine Awards 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis luscious red perfectly captures the ripeness, depth and sheer drinkability of the best Côtes du Rhônes. Made from the usual suspects from this part of France - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. This beauty has rich, ripe flavours of spiced blackberry, raspberry and redcurrant. Lovely, long, smooth and silky on the palate but with plenty of structure making it feel more serious than the price tag suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eSeal: Cork\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Dames de Bonpas Côtes du Rhône Village Plan de Dieu 2017 (France) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal \u0026amp; 95\/100 points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Decanter World Wine Awards 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFor rich, ripe, mouthfilling Rhône Villages that’s well priced, head for the Plan de Dieu vineyards in the south. The area is strewn with the same pebbles that you’ll find in Châteauneuf du Pape and that help achieve super ripeness by absorbing heat in daytime and radiating it at night. Resulting in some of the most attractive, warm fruited (and affordable) wines you’re likely to find anywhere. The Dames de Bonpas certainly make the most of its location with this luscious, Gold medal red and its waves of ripe, velvety fruit and smoky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eSeal: Cork\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintages may change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488061727037,"sku":null,"price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12488-1.jpg?v=1729030238"},{"product_id":"chapoutier-cotes-du-rhone-2018-france","title":"Chapoutier Côtes Du Rhône 2018 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"The wine is gorgeously fruited and inviting on the nose showing Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, toasted nut and mixed spice characters with a lovely floral lift. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity and rounded mouthfeel, well complemented by silky texture and polished tannins. A lovely modern style\" Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGarnet red colour in the glass. Showcasing red fruit aromas (mainly morello cherry and strawberry). This wine is well-structured with firm tannins. Aromas are complex of spices and fruits. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA delicious blend of Grenache and Syrah. The vineyards of this Côtes-du-Rhône come from different soils (from 4 neighbouring regions: Drôme, Vaucluse, Gard and Ardèche) such as clay-calcareous alluvial deposit terraces and clay… Providing this wine an incredible richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes are hand-harvested at maturity. The whole grapes are destemmed. A two-week vat time provides a great tannic structure compulsory to its ageing and a good stability. The wine is aged in vats and the blending is performed by the end of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488070836541,"sku":"CH1CROU618","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12739-1.jpg?v=1729030319"},{"product_id":"gabriel-meffre-la-chasse-prestige-red-2017-france","title":"Gabriel Meffre 'La Chasse' Prestige Red 2017 (France)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eUnoaked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRed fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA deep red wine with purple tints in the glass. The nose is intense and full with suggestions of blackberry fruit and spices. The spicy element is also apparent to taste, complementing the red fruit character of this full, lively wine which has a long tasty finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBenchmark southern French red wine with masses of juicy fruit flavours and a hint of spice. Not aged in oak, this Côtes du Rhône is a slightly different style to the rserve. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Delicious with Mediterranean cuisine, cheeses and grilled or roast meats. Serve at cool room temperature. 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The palate displays flavors of ripe red berries, lightly spicy and hints of undergrowth. Full and very attractive palate with freshness and silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOgier has been based in Chateauneuf-du-Pape for over 150 years and has sought to raise awareness of this remarkable appellation. The company has gained a special understanding of the region. The Héritages range is a product of Ogier’s hundred-year-old expertise \u0026amp; the finest of the Côtes du Rhône terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis GSM blend is a poduct of Ogier's hundered year old expertise and finest Rhone terroirs. Granache, Syrah and Mourdvedre grapes were sourced from selected forty year old vines and blended carefully to produce this wines full bodied palate of structured fruit with hints of mild spices. These vineyards are situated on the Villafrancien terraces of St Marcel d’Ardèche, on the hills of Avignon and Roquemaure – Sand from the 'Aigues' valley – and layered stones on slopes from the 'Plan de Dieu'. 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I can’t recall a more impressive vintage of this grenache-based red blend. The bouquet is typical of the appellation: earthy and minerally, with dried herb, wood-char and spice aromas, the palate almost full-bodied, quite firm and bold, with very good depth of flavour and character for a wine of its station. Typical burnt-charry flavours augment the spice, herb and fruit notes. Good length. This vintage has extra depth and character\" Huon Hooke, Real Review, Aug 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Deep red cherry and spiced berry notes on the nose. This has a nice mouthfeel where the soft tannins subtly coat the mouth. There's spice and soft, chewy, jammy fruit on the palate. It's not overly layered but it's balanced and enjoyable packing a punch in terms of fruit flavour but doesn't feel heavy on the palate\" Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep and dense colour, spices aromas dominate (nutmeg and pepper) with notes of very ripe and jammy red fruits. The mouth is intensely flavoured, smooth and powerful, the tannins are well incorporated by a generous flesh. Roasted and smoky notes appear on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe soils are covered with round pebble stomes on the right bank of the Rhône (about half the parcels) and limestone-clay alluvium in the department de Vaucluse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe mourvèdres are co-fermented with Grenaches to fix the colour and the tannins. The Syrah is vinified separately with maceration and soft extraction that last about 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Côtes du Rhône takes its name from the 45th North parallel which runs two kilometres from the winemakers cellars. This cuvée represents Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné's commitment towards organic viticulture and respect for the environment. The hand-crafted organic farming results in a lively wine with great harmony and purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Grilled meats, lasagna with Mediterranean vegetables, matured sheep's cheese, fondant au chocolat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"DhallNash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488142369085,"sku":"103872_2018_750","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/14511-1.jpg?v=1729030895"},{"product_id":"the-paul-jaboulet-cotes-du-rhone-parallele-45-trio-france","title":"The Paul Jaboulet Côtes du Rhône Paralléle 45 Trio (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA lively collection of Organic wines from the prestigious French wine region of Côtes du Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThese wines take their name from the 45th North parallel which runs two kilometres from the winemakers cellars. Perfectly representing Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné's commitment towards organic viticulture and respect for the environment. The hand-crafted organic farming results in lively wines with great harmony and purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCollection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné Paralléle 45 Côtes Du Rhône Rosé 2018 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe delicate brilliance and the slightly salmon colour of this wine suggest the finesse of this Rosé. Citrus fruits (grapefruit and blood orange) carry the first notes of the nose. On the palate we also find finer aromas of red berries such as redcurrant as well as floral aromas, all carried by a nice acidity. The freshness remains until the finish to leave the desire to take another sip of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Paul Jaboulet Aîné Parallèle 45 Blanc Côtes Du Rhône 2019 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDirect, with floral aromas, good weight and a rounded mouthfeel with a mix of green almond, fennel and yellow apple flavours. A young wine with light barrel ageing, half of the wine is aged for 2-3 months in French oak barrels to give added complexity before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThriving in the fresh areas of Southern Rhône this wine come from clay and limestone soils that provide complexity, purity and expressive aromas. This wine is a blend of Grenache blanc, Marsanne, Viognier and bourboulenc grapes from 25-year-old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Enjoy with delicate French cuisine such as Fricassé of curried mussles, Tressé of brill \u0026amp; salmon with sorrel, or Feuilleté de Maddock aux herbettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Paul Jaboulet Aîné Paralléle 45 Côtes Du Rhône 2019 (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep and dense colour, spices aromas dominate (nutmeg and pepper) with notes of very ripe and jammy red fruits. The mouth is intensely flavoured, smooth and powerful, the tannins are well incorporated by a generous flesh. Roasted and smoky notes appear on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Grilled meats, lasagna with Mediterranean vegetables, matured sheep's cheese, fondant au chocolat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eAlc: 14%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Grilled meats, lasagna with Mediterranean vegetables, matured sheep's cheese, fondant au chocolat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintages may change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"DhallNash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488145744189,"sku":"BUND_P45_TRIO","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/14598-1.jpg?v=1729030920"},{"product_id":"delas-ventoux-2018-france","title":"Delas Ventoux 2018 (France)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eBerry fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eFruit driven\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eAromatic\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFresh finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA beautiful deep ruby red with garnet reflects in the glass. With its predominately berry-fruit bouquet, this wine shows the full aromatic power of the two noble grape varieties of Grenache and Syrah whilst retaining the freshness imparted by well-controlled wine making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tStretching out along the left bank of the Rhône river, around the limestone outcrop of the Mount Ventoux, the appellation covers an area of 6,400 hectares\/ 15,808 acres. It shares the same pedological, climatic features, and the same grape varieties, as the neighbouring Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Grenache grapes undergo traditional winemaking in stainless steel vats. Daily pumping over allows gentle extraction of the phenolic components. The Syrah is sometimes not destemmed in order to fully express the power of the fruit aromas from this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWhen the malolactic fermentation has been completed, the wines are blended before going into stainless steel vats in the air-conditioned winery. There, they can spend between 6 to 8 months before the final bottling takes place.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis cuvée is a blend of wines essentially produced on the communes of Mazan and Goult, in the heart of the Ventoux appellation. Average production: 200,000 bottles (75 cl.) per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with \"Provençale\" stews, cold cuts, mixed-grills, wild fowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488155902269,"sku":"DE1VENTO18","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/14805-1.jpg?v=1729030987"},{"product_id":"guigal-cotes-du-rhone-red-2016-france","title":"Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red 2016 (France)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003ePlum \u0026amp; mulberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLeather \u0026amp; spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRound, smooth tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"At the moment, the 2016 Cotes du Rhone is more complex than the impressive 2015, offering up hints of plum, cassis and mulberry as well as savory notes of leather and spice. It looks like back-to-back winning vintages for this workhorse cuvée\" Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"The 2016 Côtes du Rhône is more full-bodied and generous, with a layered, ripe, sexy style. Its has similar aromatics to the 2015 yet cuts a wider path across the palate\" Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Direct, with juicy bramble, blackberry and black licorice notes mixed together. Light cedar hints thread the finish\" Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep, glossy red in the glass. Aromas of fresh fruits with red berries and spices on the bouquet. Full, round and racy, with rounded and smooth tannins. A full bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. There is a long finish on the wine and plenty of elegance and finesse, due to the well balanced tannins and fruit. This wine is of consistently high quality in all vintages. Connoisseurs will enjoy its classic expression of the Syrah grape variety combined with the Grenache grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMade using traditional winemaking methods, with temperature controlled fermentation. Long soaking on the skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488173302077,"sku":null,"price":127.62,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15199-1.jpg?v=1729031114"},{"product_id":"delas-cotes-du-rhone-saint-esprit-2018-france","title":"Delas Côtes-du-Rhône Saint-Esprit 2018 (France)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBerry fruit \u0026amp; dark plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eViolet \u0026amp; spices\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIts deep colour has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classically Syrah, with berry fruit, violet, liquorice, and spices. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins. “Saint-Esprit” is a unique wine in the “Côtes-du-Rhône” appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSourced from a Mediterranean climate with a prevailing \"Mistral\" wind. This harsh wind, both necessary and beneficial to the vines' development, is caused by the difference between the Southern and Northern Rhône's atmospheric pressures. Highly seasonal rainfall, hot temperatures and abundant sunshine are also characteristic of this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAll the grapes are de-stemmed and fermentation and maceration take place in closed vats for approximately 15 days. Daily pumping over ensures proper extraction. Fermentation temperature is controlled between 82°F and 86°F (28°C and 30°C). After de-vatting, pressing and racking, malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats. Part of the wine (30%) is aged in oak barrels as to provide a “touch of wood\" in the blend. The remaining is kept in vats to preserve fruit aromas. These wines are racked regularly in order to allow their components to stabilise naturally. The “Saint Esprit” cuvée is bottled after blending and lightly filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: “Provençale” style cuisine, games, stuffings, mixed-grills.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488174514493,"sku":"DE1SAINT18","price":107.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15233-1.jpg?v=1729031126"},{"product_id":"paul-jaboulet-aine-crozes-hermitage-domaine-de-thalabert-2017-france","title":"Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert 2017 (France)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlack fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlack olive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eChewy tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"From a scorcher of a vintage that had tiny yields, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert offers a deep purple color as well as a classic Thalabert bouquet of black fruits, black olive, iodine, and peppery herbs. It's a rocking wine I'd be thrilled to drink\" Jeb Dunnuck, Dec 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Youthful purple color. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe blackcurrant, blueberry, violet and olive and a smoky bacon nuance builds in the glass. Sweet and broad in the mouth, offering concentrated, mineral-tinged dark fruit liqueur, floral pastille and candied licorice flavors and a strong hint of spicecake. Chewy tannins build steadily on an impressively long, broad finish that leaves blue fruit preserve and exotic spice notes behind.Youthful purple color. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe blackcurrant, blueberry, violet and olive and a smoky bacon nuance builds in the glass. Sweet and broad in the mouth, offering concentrated, mineral-tinged dark fruit liqueur, floral pastille and candied licorice flavors and a strong hint of spicecake. Chewy tannins build steadily on an impressively long, broad finish that leaves blue fruit preserve and exotic spice notes behind\" Vinous, Apr 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Marked by scents of licorice, plum and cassis, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert is a full-bodied effort with a fine sense of balance, a crisp finish and slightly drying tannins\" Robert Parkers, Wine Advocated, Dec 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This has a very attractive feel in 2017. Sanguine aromas of chocolate, iron and dark berries. There’s some real richness and a plush feel on the palate with a fine, elongated tannin drive. Super sleek. Great density and focus here. Will age very well. Try from 2024\" James Suckling, Oct 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grape must be the fruit of nature and not of synthetic chemistry. It is with this conviction that Caroline has been leading her vineyard towards biodynamic agriculture for the past decade, including organic certification in 2016. An approach that involves a deep understand of the nature of the vine and links it to its global environment, frp, the infinitely big to the infinitely small, as well as to the vital forces involved . Biodynamic preparations, link between all these elements, are used: Horn manure (500). horn silica (501) and plants harvested or grown in their permaculture garden. Therir Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage vineyards are managed biodynamically since 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand-picked, sorting on the plot, in small crates. The vatting period lasts around 4 weeks with gentle extractions. Aged in French oak barrels (20% new).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe particularity of 2017 is its remarkable earliness, which even dethrones 2003. A budburst at the end of March, irregular flowering, veraison before the berries achieved their growth, hot and dry conditions, interspersed with life-saving storms, led to an early harvest characterized by small berries with thick and very healthy skins. Under these stressful conditions, only the best soils allow the vine to achieve the complete phenolic ripening of the grapes; provided that the viticulture has favoured the deep rooting of the vine and the proper functioning of the soils. A long-term work that makes a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis estate of around 40 ha is located on the lower pebbly terraces that are glacial in origin. These small, round pebbles store heat during the day and release it at night, providing optimum and regular maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMade of 100% Syrah - 40 to 60 years. It has an ageing capability from 8 to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDomaine de Thalabert, property of Paul Jaboulet Aine since 1834, is the oldest vineyard in the Appellation. The Crozes Hermitage vineyard is the largest of all the Northern Rhone Valley Appellations and extend over 11 communes situated in the Drome, on the left bank of the Rhone. A former farmhouse that belonged to the Gounon family, the building and its enclosure now house their first LPO biodiversity refuge, Clos Gounon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"DhallNash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488200466749,"sku":"103880_2020_750","price":389.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15798-1.jpg?v=1729031315"},{"product_id":"chapoutier-cotes-du-rhone-2019-france","title":"Chapoutier Côtes Du Rhône 2019 (France)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eMorello cherry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eStrawberry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eSpices\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eFirm tannins\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Richly fruited and immediately appealing with blackberry, sweet cherry, game, cedar and warm spice notes on the nose. It's wonderfully flavoursome on the palate, displaying silky mouthfeel and fleshy texture, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2025\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA garnet red in colour. This wine is well-structured with firm tannins. Aromas are complex of spices and fruit. Red fruit aromas (mainly morello cherry and strawberry).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe vineyards of this Côtes-du-Rhône come from different soils (from 4 neighbouring regions: Drôme, Vaucluse, Gard and Ardèche) such as clay-calcareous alluvial deposit terraces and clay. Providing this wine an incredible richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe wine is aged in vats and the blending is performed by the end of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe whole grapes are destemmed. A two-week vat time provides a great tannic structure compulsory to its ageing and a good stability. The grapes are hand-harvested at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488205447485,"sku":"CH1CROU619","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15915-1.jpg?v=1729031352"},{"product_id":"ferraton-cotes-du-rhone-samorens-blanc-2019-france","title":"Ferraton Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Blanc 2019 (France)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eWhite fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSoft texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBright, pale golden colour with silver hints and aromas of white flowers and white fruits. 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Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit. This classic wine offers top quality year in year out.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is of consistently high quality in all vintages. Connoisseurs will enjoy its classic expression of the Syrah grape variety combined with the Grenache grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTraditional winemakeing methods, temperature controlled fermentation. 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The palate is nicely structured with notes of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and liquorice. The finish is long and supple, with hints of herb and baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes (Grenache 85%, Syrah 10%, Cinsault 5%) were grown on vineyards situated on the left bank of the Rhône. The soil in this area is alluvial and gravely offering fantastic conditions for grape growing. once picked the grapes were destemmedand iwht vinification takeing place in stainless steel vats. Good extraction of the taninsduring the wine making process was made by punching down. Whilst the maceration lasted around 15 days. 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With its predominately berry-fruit bouquet, this wine shows the full aromatic power of these two noble grape varieties whilst retaining the freshness imparted by well-controlled wine making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tStretching out along the left bank of the Rhône river, around the limestone outcrop of the Mount Ventoux, the appellation covers an area of 6,400 hectares\/ 15,808 acres. It shares the same pedological, climatic features, and the same grape varieties, as the neighbouring Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards. This cuvée is a blend of wines essentially produced on the communes of Mazan and Goult, in the heart of the Ventoux appellation. Average production: 200,000 bottles (75 cl.) per year. Grape varieties : Mainly Grenache and Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Grenache grapes undergo traditional winemaking in stainless steel vats. Daily pumping over allows gentle extraction of the phenolic components. 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These vineyards are situated on the Villafrancien terraces of St Marcel d’Ardèche, on the hills of Avignon and Roquemaure – Sand from the 'Aigues' valley – and layered stones on slopes from the 'Plan de Dieu'. 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Medium bodied and splendidly tasty. At its best: now to 2025\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Complex and enticing bouquet with a mix of aromas from stony soils to plum and cherry, granite and baking spices. Moderately weighted, dry and textured on the palate with an abundance of firm-ish tannins then red fruit flavours biting first. A floral, nut and leesy quality adds complexity add charm, depth of flavour as well as texture and length. Well made and ready to drink from 2022 through 2028+. Great as an accpaniment to food including cheese\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGarnet red colour. Complex and fine nose with notes of black fruit like blackberry and blackcurrant. 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These all carry to a medium-bodied 2018 with a good spine of acidity, a fresh, focused texture, and a great finish. Enjoy this classic, complex, elegant 2018 that I would be happy to drink\" Jen Dunnuck, Oct 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from the different major terroirs of Châteauneuf du Pape: crumbly, sandy soil from the eastern and southern slopes, limestone from the western side facing the Rhône river, red clay from the northern zone and \"galets\" (large, round quartzites stones) from the upper plateaux sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t2018 was atypical in many ways. This vintage required a constant presence from the vineyards to the cellar. After a mild Winter, the wet and rainy Spring gave way to a beautiful Summer, favoring a perfect growth of the grapes. September then ushered in an Indian Summer that proved to be more than ideal for harvests with cool nights and warm \u0026amp; sunny days. 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