{"title":"Syrah \/ Shiraz","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dummy-product-2","title":"Jeff Carrel, Les Darons Languedoc 2023, France","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" eb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" eb=\"\"\u003e‘Les Darons’ (meaning fathers) is a wine which is representative of western Languedoc: the most southern wine region in France, based mainly on Grenache planted on clay and limestone soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" eb=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" eb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" eb=\"\"\u003eAs Jeff puts it; ‘Hints of red fruit yoghurts, and with aeration fruits such as plums, blueberries and blackberries combined with cinnamon and white pepper spices. Combines amplitude and stress with a dense and silky matter. Mature tannins which easily pass thanks to the fruit and its freshness. Powerful, full-bodied and luscious with numerous but not over-bearing spices finishing with menthol resinous notes.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220253946121,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8979\/8921\/files\/JeffCarrel_LesDaronsLanguedoc_France.jpg?v=1727724793"},{"product_id":"jeff-la-bette","title":"Jeff Carrel, La Bette Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2020, France","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" eb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" eb=\"\"\u003eBig, deep colour, good grip due in part to 65% Syrah in the blend but also to Jeff's preferred style of reds which retain those firm tannins and acidity making them great food wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" eb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" eb=\"\"\u003eAs the man himself says; ‘The label of this wine represents the Roussillon region and its wealth in culture, of its habitants, land and sea, winemakers and fishermen. La Bette is the unique fishing boat used on the Mediterranean coasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" eb=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" eb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" eb=\"\"\u003eTransparent garnet-red, slightly purplish. Fresh, tonic, notes of wild black fruits, a small touch of yoghurt and spices. Soft, rounded intense fruit flavours (blackcurrant), rich and juicy. The after-taste is slightly chewy, but not harsh, once again blackcurrants and spices. With time to air, it becomes richer, greedier and more intense.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220254994697,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8979\/8921\/files\/JeffCarrel_LaBetteCotesduRoussillonVillages_France.jpg?v=1727724687"},{"product_id":"new-la-villa-des-nymphes-beaumes-de-venise-red-dryade","title":"Domaine des Nymphes, Beaumes de Venise Red 2020, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard of Beaumes de Venise covers today 580 hectares in the heart and on the southern slope of the Dentelles de Montmirail massif. There are four types of soil in the Beaumes de Venise terroir which benefit from optimal conditions for a good maturity of grapes, combining sunshine, rain and mistral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beaumes de Venise AOC has a very strict control on the production of wine in the appellation area. For example, it is mandatory to have at least 60% of the main grape variety, Grenache noir, which brings notes of red fruits, spices and liquorice to the wine. This grape variety will be blended with complementary grape varieties such as Syrah, which will bring colour and aromatic complexity, or Mourvèdre, conferring good potential of keeping and notes of black fruits, truffles or undergrowth, but also with accessory grape varieties such as Clairette, Cinsault, Carignan or Marsanne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220278456585,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8979\/8921\/files\/DomainedesNymphes_BaumesdesVeniseRed.png?v=1731011140"},{"product_id":"jeff-remontada","title":"Jeff Carrel, La Remontada 2023, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eIt's a french \"RIPASSO\". La Remontada, meaning \u003cem\u003eThe Comeback\u003c\/em\u003e. Named in honour of the Champions League's greatest comeback when Barcelona beat PSG 6-1 to win 6-5 on aggregate back in 2017. And we welcome back this wine under its new name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eIt's a declassified Cotes du Roussillon and it's very, very lovely! It has that lovely schistous character typical of the Roussillon wines but is super-silky-smooth because of the extra maceration of skins. Drink, sip, enjoy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eAs the man himself says; ‘The colour is very dark purple, bordering on opaque, deep and dense. The nose presents aromas of black fruits, red fruit jam, pepper and torrefaction. The palate is full, juicy, fleshy, fruity, spicy and mineral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220285927689,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8979\/8921\/files\/JeffCarellRemontada.png?v=1762783437"},{"product_id":"fitou","title":"Jeff Carrel, La Tire Fitou 2023, France","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWhy La Tire? Because ‘La Tire’ is French slang for the ‘car’ and obviously the 2CV is symbolic of French automobiles and was first launched in 1948, the same year the AOP Fitou appellation came into existence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220294250761,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8979\/8921\/files\/JeffCarrel_LaTireFitou_France.jpg?v=1727724770"},{"product_id":"jeff-carrel-villa-des-anges-reserve-rhone-blend-france","title":"Jeff Carrel, Villa des Anges GSM \"Rhone\" Blend 2022, France","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eThis wine originates from plots of old alluvial soil, clay and limestone. Ripe and intense grapes, Jeff has maximized the vinification and maturation to create race and depth. It's a GSM – Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre. The Holy Trinity of the southern Rhone!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220295495945,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8979\/8921\/files\/JeffCarrel_VilladesAngesReserveRhoneBlend_France.jpg?v=1763319393"},{"product_id":"excelsior-st-louyis-shiraz-south-africa","title":"Excelsior, St. Louis Shiraz 2023, South Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eIn 1979 San Louis fell ill, stopped eating and grew tremendously weak. His grave was dug, but as he was being let to it, the decision was made to try and treat him for a little longer. Seven months later he had recovered completely. On 7 February 1981 San Louis won the 1600m Guineas horse race, one of South Africa’s most prestigious races. This vineyard is situated on deep, calcareous soils that allow deep root penetration. This enables the vineyard to withstand heat and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThe Shiraz grapes were harvested on 10 March at 24.5° balling. The wine was fermented for 7 days on the skins with twice daily pump overs. The wine was aged in 30% new American oak barrels for 18 months. Only 300 cases of this wine were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48548210802953,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8979\/8921\/files\/Excelsior_SanLouisShiraz_SouthAfrica.jpg?v=1729319878"},{"product_id":"la-villa-des-nymphes-gigondas-oreade-france","title":"La Villa des Nymphes, Gigondas \"Oreade\" 2022, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48610793816329,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8979\/8921\/files\/LaVilladesNymphes_GigondasOreade_France.png?v=1729955973"},{"product_id":"latitude-crozes-hermitage-france","title":"Latitude, Crozes-Hermitage 2022, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorthern Rhone Syrahs can be like chewing iron filings - in a nice way! 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The vineyard development at Vrede en Lust over the past couple of years included the planting of Grenache and Viognier, giving them scope to produce more Rhône-style red wines. The wine was originally named after Jacques de Savoye as a tribute to the first owner of the property in 1688. In 2020 the wine was renamed Ella, after the owner’s youngest daughter. Grenache 73%, Shiraz 22%, Viognier 5% . 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Approximately 80% of the fruit underwent a pre-fermentation maceration at 10ºC for 5–7 days to enhance colour extraction and maximize fruit flavours. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out at 28º– 30ºC with three pumpovers daily. The duration of post-fermentation maceration depended on the development of each batch, and contact with the lees lasted for 15–20 days. After this maceration, 70% of the wine was aged for approximately six months in French oak barrels and 10% in American oak barrels to create a well-rounded wine and help round out the tannins. 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