{"title":"Wines for Roast Lamb","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLet the scent of garlic and rosemary set the scene for a long, leisurely lunch. From a beautifully carved leg to a slow-roasted shoulder, this is a Sunday centrepiece worth lingering over, with a bottle chosen to make the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delicious starting point: its red-berry fruit, savoury character and fine tannins complement roast lamb, while fresh acidity balances the richness. With plenty of rosemary and garlic, \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e brings peppery, herbal and savoury notes that echo the seasoning rather than compete with it. For a slow-roasted shoulder, try a \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache-led blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly one including Syrah: generous fruit, warming spice and enough body meet the deeper flavours of the meat, while supple tannins keep the pairing harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2019-rioja-gran-reserva-bodegas-ondarre","title":"2019 Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Velvet Hour in Rioja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBodegas Ondarre makes exceptional value Rioja – it amazes us every time we drink their wines, how they can make wines of quality for these prices!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eThis is Rioja with its jacket off, fire lit and stories ready. Warm, generous and beautifully mellow, it opens with red cherry, baked plum and dried fig, then drifts into vanilla, cedar, tobacco, leather and sweet spice. There is that unmistakable Gran Reserva calm here, the sense of a wine that has had time to gather itself, soften its edges and settle into something quietly noble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eThe palate is smooth, savoury and deeply comforting, with velvety tannins, gentle acidity and a long, warming finish. Think cherry compote, nutmeg, polished oak, old leather armchair and a little curl of smoke. 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The estate’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1115\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003egalet-strewn soils, \u003c\/strong\u003esmooth, rounded pebbles deposited by the Rhône millennia ago,  act as natural heat retainers, ripening fruit to perfection while ensuring deep root hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1719\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUnder the direction of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eFrank-Lin Dalle\u003c\/strong\u003e, Campuget combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003esustainable viticulture with forward-thinking innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e‘1753’ Grenache Sans Sulfites\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the château’s best plots, crafted without added sulphur to showcase the variety’s truest character. 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The nose is immediately expressive, bursting with redcurrant, raspberry and blackberry, layered with beautifully judged notes from long, patient ageing. Think Lebanese cedar, clove and nutmeg, followed by vanilla, mocha and a gentle hint of toasted caramel. Everything feels composed, refined, and quietly confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1017\" data-start=\"576\"\u003eOn the palate, it’s a masterclass in balance. Bright, refreshing acidity lifts the ripe red fruit, while silky, finely grained tannins give the wine a smooth, flowing texture. There’s freshness at its core, depth through the mid-palate, and a long, graceful finish that seems to echo with spice and fruit long after the glass is empty. It’s poised rather than powerful, elegant rather than showy, and built to evolve beautifully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the table’s full, the candles are lit, and you want something timeless.\u003cbr data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast lamb, slow-cooked beef, or Manchego and conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBehind the label sits one of Spain’s true great wine institutions. \u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"67\"\u003eLa Rioja Alta\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1890 and remains family-owned, widely regarded as the guardian of classical Rioja. 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On the palate, it’s full-bodied yet finely tuned with dark fruit richness framed by savoury spice, mineral grip, and tannins as smooth as worn leather. There’s warmth and generosity, but also lift and precision, leading to a long, resonant finish that hums with southern Rhône energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eFor when: the night’s cool, the food’s slow-cooked, and the company’s loud.\u003cbr data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"732\"\u003ePairs with: slow-braised lamb, venison stew, or grilled aubergine with harissa.\u003cbr data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eIf this wine were a song, it’d be sung barefoot by firelight - bold, soulful, unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1691\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eDomaine Saint Damien\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eGigondas’ benchmark estates\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing wines of remarkable depth and purity since the early 19th century. Today, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eJoel Saurel and his son Romain\u003c\/strong\u003e oversee the 45-hectare domaine, working organically across old-vine parcels rooted in the stony, limestone-clay soils of the southern Rhône. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1273\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e‘Classique’ Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from vines averaging over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e50 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, with smaller portions of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eMourvèdre and Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vinification is traditional with long fermentations, minimal intervention, and maturation in large oak foudres, yielding wines that balance Gigondas’ natural power with elegance and finesse. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e2023 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning example: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1691\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003erich, expressive, and profoundly true to its terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799791456641,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/WR-web-Pic-35.png?v=1780416609"},{"product_id":"2019-conebush-syrah-lomond-wines","title":"2019 'Conebush' Syrah, Lomond Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly awarded single vineyard Syrah from top winemaker Hannes Meyer is a stunner.   It opens in the glass with rich, mouthwatering aromas of plums, oak spice, dark chocolate and white pepper.  The palate is beautifully concentrated with dark fruit and well-structured tannins.  The finish is long and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproachable now, but with inner strength, depth, to improve for a good few years. Drink now to 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lomond estate is surrounded by indigenous flora known as Fynbos.  This single-vineyard wine is named after a vulnerable listed species endemic to the Agulhas Region, ‘Leucadendron Coniferum’ or the ‘Dune Conebush’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799791718785,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/WR-web-Pic-41.png?v=1762284714"},{"product_id":"2016-martelo-reserva-rioja-torre-de-o-a","title":"2016 Martelo Reserva Rioja, Torre de Oña","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlavesa Velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilky and quietly commanding, Martelo brings together generous Rioja fruit and a wonderfully savoury sense of detail. Raspberry, blackberry and blueberry rise from the glass, layered with balsamic freshness, liquorice and clove. As it opens, hints of leather, woodland and warm patisserie emerge, giving the aromas depth without overwhelming the fruit. The oak is expressive but beautifully woven in, adding sweet spice and a gently toasted richness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is rounded and supple, with juicy berry fruit carried by polished tannins and a refreshing line of acidity. There is real concentration here, yet the wine moves with an ease that makes another sip almost inevitable. A fine, chalky grip provides definition, while red fruit, spice and a touch of dark chocolate linger through the finish. Already rewarding to drink, with the balance and structure for further development, this is a Reserva for those who love Rioja’s familiar warmth alongside freshness, precision and a little more depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday lunch becomes a long afternoon around the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast lamb with rosemary and garlic, slow-braised beef cheeks, grilled Iberico pork, venison casserole, wild mushroom and thyme tart or aged Manchego.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartelo takes its name from the estate vineyard in Rioja Alavesa, where vines over 60 years old stood at around 630 metres for this vintage. Tempranillo grows alongside small amounts of other traditional varieties, including the white grape Viura, preserving the diversity of an old vineyard planting. 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Made from 100% old-vine Grenache with no sulphur added, it opens with lifted aromas of pomegranate, red cherry, and wild Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and wonderfully fresh, with a soft, rounded texture and a vibrant, juicy core of red fruit that keeps everything lively and moreish. 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Lovely refreshing acidity provides both lift and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeak Drinking: A wine to enjoy in its youth that will also develop additional complexity for up to 8—10 years of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWallace is an ancestral name of Colin’s wife, Judith, whose family hail from the old market town of Cupar in Fife, Scotland. 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Aromas of ripe black cherry, plum and violet mingle with graphite, vanilla pod and a touch of warm spice. The palate is supple yet firm with layers of dark fruit and savoury earth framed by fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish. 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Black cherry, cassis and plum rise first, followed by cracked pepper, smoked bacon, incense and a cool, stony note that gives the wine immediate Northern Rhône character. The palate is polished and medium-bodied, with a lovely sense of flow, dark fruit wrapped around fine tannins, peppery lift and just enough leather and spice to keep things grounded. 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Blackberry, blueberry and ripe plum rise first, followed by violet, lavender and cracked pepper, giving the wine both depth and aromatic freshness from the outset. On the palate, black cherry, boysenberry and dark cocoa unfold in layers, joined by savoury herbs, a touch of black olive and a subtle thread of spice. Fine-grained tannins give the wine shape, while lively acidity keeps everything bright and balanced. The finish is long, polished and vibrant, echoing the wine’s dark fruit depth and quiet energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the grill is glowing, the evening is cool, and the food needs a red with real depth and swagger.\u003cbr data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"994\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e lamb chops, smoky sausages, chargrilled aubergine, or slow-cooked beef with herbs.\u003cbr data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1110\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf this wine were a place:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dark hillside at dusk, with warm earth underfoot and spice on the evening air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1859\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePursued by Bear is the Washington State project founded by Kyle MacLachlan, built around wines that combine Columbia Valley fruit richness with a more polished, food-friendly sense of finesse. 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