{"title":"Wine Heroes","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThis page is dedicated to our wine heroes – the wines, winery and winemakers that have shaped our vinous journey over the past 20 years.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWe have followed, bought, and collected all the wines that feature on this page for many years, and their quality, vintage upon vintage, is without question.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIn short, these are the wines we drink, and we hope you will love them as much as we do.\u003c\/h5\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2013-pinot-gris-reserve-personnelle-trimbach-magnum","title":"2013 Pinot Gris Reserve Personnelle, Trimbach - Magnum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eThis is Pinot Gris at its most sophisticated, a wine that whispers rather than shouts, yet carries astonishing depth and presence. The 2013 \u003cem data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eRéserve Personnelle\u003c\/em\u003e unfolds in layers of ripe pear, quince and mirabelle, laced with honeycomb, smoke and a gentle savoury edge. On the palate, it’s textural and full-bodied, but perfectly poised with rich fruit met by clean acidity and that signature Trimbach dryness that keeps everything in taut, elegant balance. Time in magnum has added even greater harmony, rounding the edges into something luxuriously smooth and endlessly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e dinner calls for quiet brilliance rather than loud applause.\u003cbr data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"794\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast pork belly, wild mushrooms, or creamy seafood dishes.\u003cbr data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eIf this wine were:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mood, it’d be an autumn evening in cashmere - warm, golden and utterly at ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1553\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFounded in 1626, \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eMaison Trimbach\u003c\/strong\u003e has defined the classical style of Alsace for nearly four centuries. Based in Ribeauvillé, the family’s philosophy revolves around purity, precision, and a bone-dry finish that allows terroir to speak clearly. The \u003cem data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eRéserve Personnelle\u003c\/em\u003e cuvées represent the estate’s finest parcels, harvested late for concentration yet vinified dry for elegance. The 2013 vintage, a cooler and more structured year, plays beautifully to Trimbach’s strengths, yielding a Pinot Gris of remarkable energy and age-worthiness, now showing its full maturity in magnum form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799756067201,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-3.png?v=1762283454"},{"product_id":"2010-the-florita-riesling-jim-barry","title":"2010 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis legendary dry Riesling from Jim Barry has matured under optimum conditions and displays the complexities that fine Australian Riesling develops over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Florita Riesling has an ultra-reserved, pristine nose of lovely, lifted kaffir lime leaves and musky, floral notes with a hint of fresh lemongrass. The palate is all about delicacy, power, finesse and balance, with a huge amount of length and structure coming from the natural acid backbone and the generosity of the lime citrus-centred fruit.\u003cbr\u003eA magnificent cellar-worthy Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Florita has an incredible story, and we urge you to read it below in the ‘Producer info’ section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-we-love-it\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional 10-year-old Florita that is really hitting its straps!   Balance, elegance and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799756689793,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-11.png?v=1762283493"},{"product_id":"2022-assyrtiko-jim-barry","title":"2022 Assyrtiko, Jim Barry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a pale straw colour in the glass. Opens with lifted notes of rose water florals and pear. A generous palate packed with lemon butter and pear fruit. The palate has depth, with some chalky texture anchoring the generous and rich fruit and a drawn-out, refreshing citrus finish. The wine has been praised for its similarity to its Greek counterpart and has great natural acidity with flavours of pear, apricot and apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Assyrtiko vines are from clones that Peter Barry originally imported from Gaia’s vineyard, Santorini. They were first planted in 2012 in the Lodge Hill vineyard, on the eastern ranges of Clare, where the soils are brown loam overlaying a layer of clay and slate bedrock. Subsequently, blocks have been planted at the Florita vineyard in Watervale in the western ranges of the Clare Valley on terra rossa soils. The Lodge Hill block produces wines which are tight and have excellent persistence of flavour, while the vines planted on terra rossa soils are more generous and fuller flavoured. All the vines in the Assyrtiko blocks are planted in shallow soils over the bedrock, which makes them struggle just a little, producing intensely flavoured wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799756886401,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-29-1.png?v=1780416185"},{"product_id":"2024-omaka-reserve-chardonnay-saint-clair","title":"2024 Omaka Reserve Chardonnay, Saint Clair","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Clair are rightly famous for making some of the best Sauvignon Blancs in the world but they also make world-class Chardonnay from their vineyard in the Omaka Valley, Marlborough, which is particularly suited to growing intensely flavoured Chardonnay grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and silky wine, with fragrant peach aromas, layered with toasted spice and subtle vanilla notes. Concentrated notes of fresh peach, ripe grapefruit and biscuity notes on the palate continue on the long finish.\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":"2008-les-beaux-cailloux-chardonnay-craggy-range","title":"2008 Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay, Craggy Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this lunch or dinner is a special occasion then look no further!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils of the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard impart a finely textured mineral quality into the finished wine, unique to Chardonnay made from this region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally made from a single Chardonnay block planted with a variety of clones, “Les Beaux Cailloux” represents the ultimate expression of winemaking art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely flavoured, complex and tautly structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e    After 12 years in bottle this wine is at its peak and truly magnificent as well as being incredibly rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759311233,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-2-1.png?v=1762283638"},{"product_id":"2021-omaka-reserve-pinot-noir-saint-clair","title":"2021 Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir, Saint Clair","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eThe Moonlit Marlborough Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eThis is Pinot Noir with darkness, perfume and a beautifully polished edge. From Saint Clair’s Reserve range, the estate’s pinnacle selection, it opens with concentrated black cherry, blackcurrant and plum, then gathers notes of Kalamata olive, wildflowers, spice and toasty oak. There is generosity here, but also control, as if all that fruit has been carefully tailored into something sleek and composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eThe palate is elegant and richly detailed, with fine tannins that feel almost like powdered cocoa. Dark berries, roasted coffee beans and subtle oak spice move through the wine, while Marlborough's freshness keeps everything lifted and precise. The finish is long, savoury and quietly luxurious. It is drinking beautifully now, but there is enough structure and depth to develop further over the next 8 to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Pinot Noir with silk, shadow and a little after-dark glamour.\u003cbr data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e duck breast, lamb rump, mushroom Wellington, venison with blackberry sauce, roast beetroot, or a truffled cheese toastie.\u003cbr data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a texture, it would be dark velvet brushed with cocoa powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eSaint Clair Family Estate is one of Marlborough’s modern benchmarks, founded by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, whose family were among the region’s early grape growers. 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Passionfruit, grapefruit and lime zest leap from the glass, followed by crushed herbs, gooseberry and that lovely fresh-cut edge that makes the first sip feel instantly invigorating. The palate is concentrated yet sleek, full of citrus drive, tropical lift and a fine mineral thread that keeps everything taut and refreshing. It is intense, certainly, but never loud, just pure, precise and seriously drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seafood is ordered, the sun is still out, and the first glass disappears far too quickly.\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e oysters, grilled prawns, goat’s cheese, or anything with citrus and herbs.\u003cbr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eIf this wine were a place:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bright coastal morning with salt in the air and the light bouncing off the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eSaint Clair is one of Marlborough’s most respected names, known for capturing the region’s freshness and clarity with real consistency. 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The vineyard was planted with Shiraz vines in 1970 – extremely heavy clay soils, yields are low, but fruit flavour is intense through the employment of meticulous vinification techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799762489729,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/New-2-5.png?v=1762283573"},{"product_id":"2021-chardonnay-ktima-gerovassiliou","title":"2024 Chardonnay, Ktima Gerovassiliou","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eAegean Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eBright, poised and quietly confident, the 2024 Chardonnay from Ktima Gerovassiliou shows this classic grape in a fresher, more mineral Mediterranean style. 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