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Many have much greater discounts \u003cstrong\u003eup to 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e, as shown on the products page. \u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2015-balthasar-shiraz-grant-burge","title":"2015 Balthasar Shiraz, Grant Burge","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eThe Eden Valley Velvet Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eThis is Eden Valley Shiraz with Barossa depth and cooler-climate poise: dark, generous, polished and just beginning to show its mature charm. It opens with plum, raspberry, blackberry and black cherry, then moves into fresh mint, sage, coffee, sweet baking spice, leather, dried meat and a little wood smoke. There is richness here, but it is carried with lift and shape rather than sheer weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eThe palate is full-bodied, silky and deeply fruited, with spice, plum and raspberry wrapped in elegant, fine tannins. Time has softened the wine beautifully, bringing out savoury notes of mushroom broth, dried herbs, cocoa and old oak, while the freshness keeps it lively. It feels broad and generous, but still distinctly Eden Valley: fragrant, structured and quietly refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Shiraz with richness, polish and a little mountain air.\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"962\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e duck confit, roast pork, venison, lamb shoulder, beef cheek, mushroom pie, or hard-aged cheeses.\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a coat, it would be dark velvet lined with spice and worn on a cold Barossa evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eGrant Burge Wines is one of the Barossa’s great names, built on five generations of Burge family growers and a story rooted in the region since the 1800s. 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It opens with black cherry, raspberry, blackberry and plum, then moves into tilled earth, vanilla, nutmeg, milk chocolate and warm spice. There is a bold, dark-fruited core here, but the lift from Eden Valley fruit gives it a little extra snap and peppery freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eThe palate is rich, dense and generous, with ripe blackberry and plum wrapped in textured tannins and well-balanced oak. It feels full and comforting, but not clumsy, with sweet spice, chocolate and a long, persistent finish. This is proper steak-night Shiraz: dark, smooth, spicy and very easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Barossa Shiraz with comfort, depth and a proper grip on dinner.\u003cbr data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"885\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e scotch fillet, charred greens, barbecue brisket, lamb chops, beef stew, smoky aubergine, mature cheddar, or a loaded burger.\u003cbr data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a meal, it would be a thick steak on a wooden board, peppercorn sauce on the side and no one checking the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eSt Hallett is one of the Barossa’s defining Shiraz producers, established by the Lindner family in 1944 and now widely associated with the region’s old vines, grower relationships and deep knowledge of Barossa terroir. The estate describes itself around the idea of being “Masters of Shiraz,” with a focus on saving old vines and tailoring fermentation and maturation to individual parcels. Butcher's Cart reflects that philosophy in a generous, approachable form, sourced from northern Barossa Valley vineyards on red-brown sands over clay, with Eden Valley fruit adding spice, lift and length. 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The palate walks that fine line between silk and structure, ripe fruit gliding over fine-grained tannins, underpinned by minerality and a savoury depth that only time in bottle can bestow. 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The 2014 vintage, cooler and classically styled, delivers poise over opulence - a Clos Vougeot that honours the land and whispers of its noble lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799763767681,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-16-1_78197448-2758-4baf-94f0-46a766bab7e7.png?v=1762283772"},{"product_id":"2017-blackwell-shiraz-st-hallett","title":"2017 Blackwell Shiraz, St Hallett","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"38\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"38\"\u003eVelvet Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"74\"\u003eThis is Barossa Shiraz in a dark, generous and beautifully polished mood. 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The finish hums with saline minerality and lingering spice - a graceful reminder that Marsanne, in the right hands, can age like fine poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e You want something meditative, golden, and quietly transcendent.\u003cbr data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"696\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobster, aged Comté, or roast chicken with morels and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eFounded in 1946, \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eFerraton Père et Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e has long championed the character and longevity of Hermitage’s white wines. 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Now at its mature plateau, this is a timeless expression of Rhône white - mineral at heart, golden in spirit, and quietly profound in its depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799805809025,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/HermitageLesMiaux98.png?v=1762285096"},{"product_id":"2001-ermitage-le-meal-ferraton-pere-et-fils","title":"2001 Ermitage Le Meal , Ferraton Pere et Fils","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eA wine of quiet power and deep reflection, \u003cem data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eLe Méal 2001\u003c\/em\u003e speaks in tones of aged mahogany and black fruit dusted with spice. The nose unfurls with blackcurrant liqueur, roasted coffee bean, and a trace of truffle, followed by whispers of cedar, graphite and violets. On the palate, it’s broad and enveloping, a symphony of ripe dark berries, cured meat, and stony minerality framed by polished tannins. 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