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This is about richness balanced by freshness: wines with presence, rather than simply more weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-omaka-reserve-chardonnay-saint-clair","title":"2024 Omaka Reserve Chardonnay, Saint Clair","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe peach, preserved lemon and grapefruit lead the aroma, layered with toasted cedar, vanilla, almond and warm spice. Flint and a subtle pastry note bring extra complexity, giving this an assured, full-flavoured character without losing its freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich and beautifully textured, with creamy stone fruit and savoury oak balanced by precise citrus acidity. Lees ageing adds weight and a luxurious mouthfeel, while the long, toasty finish remains focused and refreshingly dry. A confident Marlborough Chardonnay for anyone who enjoys generous fruit, carefully judged oak and plenty of detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken is in the oven, and only a proper Chardonnay will do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon and garlic roast chicken, grilled lobster, turbot, creamy mushroom pasta, pork tenderloin or cauliflower cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmaka Reserve is selected from the finest Chardonnay barrels produced by Saint Clair. Fruit comes primarily from the Omaka Valley, where warm days, cool nights and clay-based soils create Chardonnay with ripe flavour, natural freshness and the structure to carry oak beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759278465,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-21.png?v=1780416196"},{"product_id":"2022-old-vine-chenin-blanc-olifantsberg","title":"2022 Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Olifantsberg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"c1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a refined Chenin Blanc showing aromas of crisp green apples, white pear and delicate pineapple layered with subtle oak nuances. Rich and full, with a good depth of fruit and a refreshing feel to balance the rich and creamy palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were grown in unique sites from older vines that have an average age of 37 years.  The grapes were hand-harvested and cooled overnight. Bunch sorting took place to ensure only the best grapes were vinified. Fermentation took place in a combination of vessels: 2,000-litre French oak foudres, seasoned barrels and stainless steel tanks. Each vessel resulted in a different expression of Chenin Blanc, imparting a layered dimension to the wine. The wine was aged for nine months on the lees in French oak, which contributed to the complexity and texture of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799767273857,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-3-5.png?v=1780416277"},{"product_id":"2022-saint-v-ran-domaine-ferrand","title":"2022 Saint-Véran, Domaine Ferrand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eOld Vines, Quiet Grace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eFresh, poised and beautifully understated, this is Saint-Véran with a lovely sense of polish and calm confidence. Juicy white pear and ripe orchard fruit lead the way, followed by a delicate line of zesty lemon that keeps the wine bright and finely tuned. The palate is soft-textured and velvety, balancing its gentle fruit richness with just enough refreshing acidity to give it shape and lift. There is nothing forced here, just a beautifully harmonious Chardonnay with real finesse, finishing long, smooth and quietly expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e lunch is elegant, the pace is unhurried, and the white needs to feel effortlessly right.\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"742\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast chicken, creamy fish dishes, grilled prawns, or soft cheeses with a crusty baguette.\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eIf this wine were a place:\u003c\/strong\u003e a sunlit Burgundian slope in the late morning, with pale stone, soft light and everything in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1447\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDomaine Ferrand is based in Solutré-Pouilly in the southern Mâconnais, where Chardonnay thrives on sunny slopes and limestone-rich soils. 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Rita Hills Chardonnay in beautifully judged form, elegant rather than overblown, sunlit but sharpened by the coast. The 2023 opens with grilled lemon, dried flowers and chamomile, then widens into peach, tart pineapple and a touch of salty minerality. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and richly textured, with bright citrus, honeyed orchard fruit and a quiet line of freshness that keeps everything lifted and precise. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eFor when: you want Chardonnay with polish, not swagger.\u003cbr data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"610\"\u003ePairs with: roast chicken, buttered sole, or crab linguine.\u003cbr data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eIf this wine were a place: a golden hillside with the Pacific just out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eThe 2023 estate Chardonnay comes from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eSta. 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The nose is voluptuous yet refined, with layers of peach, apricot, and candied citrus unfurling into whispers of vanilla, honeysuckle, and sweet spice. On the palate, it’s both silken and radiant with rich stone fruit and floral tones balanced by a vibrant, crystalline acidity. The oak is seamlessly woven, adding depth without weight, and the finish lingers long and precise, echoing with minerality and ripe fruit. It’s sensual, sculpted, and utterly unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eFor when: the table’s candlelit and you’re in no hurry to reach dessert.\u003cbr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"\u003ePairs with: lobster, seared scallops, or roast chicken with morels.\u003cbr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eIf this wine were a fabric, it’d be silk with sunlight stitched through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eDomaine Georges Vernay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the undisputed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003ebeacon of Condrieu\u003c\/strong\u003e, has shaped the modern history of the appellation. 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Today, his daughter \u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1289\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eChristine Vernay\u003c\/strong\u003e continues that legacy with a philosophy rooted in precision, patience, and respect for the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1889\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e‘Coteau de Vernon’\u003c\/strong\u003e is the domaine’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eflagship wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from a single, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003esteeply terraced vineyard of granite and mica schist\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eold Viognier vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, some over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e60 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, capture both power and purity. Fermented and aged in oak barrels with meticulous care, it is a Condrieu of extraordinary balance and longevity. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e2020 vintage, \u003c\/strong\u003eopulent yet refined, shows this vineyard at its transcendent best: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1889\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003ea wine of grace, golden fruit, and enduring beauty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799781396865,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Wine_republic.png?v=1763107174"},{"product_id":"2023-viognier-age-of-grace-lismore","title":"2023 Viognier 'Age of Grace', Lismore","description":"\u003cp\u003eLismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa.  It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop that winemaker \u0026amp; proprietor Samantha O’Keefe makes her fabulous wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Viognier is a reflection of Samantha’s obsession with how the special soil, climate and a mysterious sense of place come together to produce an extraordinary wine that tells you its story. The vines are grown on rose-quartz soils in Elgin, which is a cool, high altitude plateau. The region offers a lengthened ripening period which brings the grapes late into the season, often three to four weeks later than traditional wine-growing areas in South Africa. This provides the opportunity to develop deep complexity and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the 2023 Age of Grace Viognier is an expressive wine that seduces you with beautiful perfumes of honeysuckle and orange blossom and a textured palate of apricot, kiwi and pineapple. A sensual and exotic experience. Barrel fermented and aged. 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