Half Bottles

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{"id":4607128698968,"title":"Half Bottle: Haut Rian 2019, Bordeaux Blanc","handle":"half-bottle-haut-rian-2019","description":"Dry and fresh, with masses of fresh gooseberry fruit and a soft citrus acidity. Whilst the wine is fully dry it is packed with rich gooseberry flavour and has a wonderful fresh zesty acidity that balances the fruit, providing a ripe mouthfilling experience. This is a wine that makes a perfect aperitif, and happily accompanies creamy chicken and fish dishes. (2019 - 12.5% abv)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a blend of 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. It is pure and aromatically fresh on the nose leading on to a crisp palate with hints of citrus fruits and gooseberries. Ideal as an aperitif but would also go well with fish dishes. It is also classic in its fresh fruit driven style and the method of production, maceration peliculiere, where the grapes are held for a short time on their skins before crushing. This adds an extra level of flavour and structure to the wine, but has to be done with care so as not to add excess tannins and unbalance the wine. The fermentation is then long and slow to allow maximum aromatic development in the fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine maker at Chateau Haut-Rian is the very skilled and experienced Michel Dietrich, who has degrees in winemaking from both Beaune and Bordeaux universities. He then spent time in the wine business in Australia before taking over this vineyard, and the wide range of skills and experiences show in the wine. The extra layers of fruit that is the New World trademark are evident here, but balanced with the traditional Bordeaux approach","published_at":"2020-05-11T10:58:28+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-11T11:00:14+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Bordeaux White","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half White"],"price":600,"price_min":600,"price_max":600,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32825336299608,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Haut Rian 2019, Bordeaux Blanc","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":600,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Haut-Rian-Bordeaux_f74f128a-2f6c-4bea-a92d-2b41474050de.jpg?v=1589191216"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Haut-Rian-Bordeaux_f74f128a-2f6c-4bea-a92d-2b41474050de.jpg?v=1589191216","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6912546865240,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"width":680,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Haut-Rian-Bordeaux_f74f128a-2f6c-4bea-a92d-2b41474050de.jpg?v=1589191216"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Haut-Rian-Bordeaux_f74f128a-2f6c-4bea-a92d-2b41474050de.jpg?v=1589191216","width":680}],"content":"Dry and fresh, with masses of fresh gooseberry fruit and a soft citrus acidity. Whilst the wine is fully dry it is packed with rich gooseberry flavour and has a wonderful fresh zesty acidity that balances the fruit, providing a ripe mouthfilling experience. This is a wine that makes a perfect aperitif, and happily accompanies creamy chicken and fish dishes. (2019 - 12.5% abv)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a blend of 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. It is pure and aromatically fresh on the nose leading on to a crisp palate with hints of citrus fruits and gooseberries. Ideal as an aperitif but would also go well with fish dishes. It is also classic in its fresh fruit driven style and the method of production, maceration peliculiere, where the grapes are held for a short time on their skins before crushing. This adds an extra level of flavour and structure to the wine, but has to be done with care so as not to add excess tannins and unbalance the wine. The fermentation is then long and slow to allow maximum aromatic development in the fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine maker at Chateau Haut-Rian is the very skilled and experienced Michel Dietrich, who has degrees in winemaking from both Beaune and Bordeaux universities. He then spent time in the wine business in Australia before taking over this vineyard, and the wide range of skills and experiences show in the wine. The extra layers of fruit that is the New World trademark are evident here, but balanced with the traditional Bordeaux approach"}

{"id":4648418869336,"title":"Half Bottle: Chateau de Myrat 2010","handle":"half-bottle-chateau-de-myrat-2011","description":"2eme Cru Classé Barsac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe de Pontacs' have produced another stunning wine in 2010. Myrat has been punching above its weight since their spectacular 2003 vintage and this is their finest wine ever produced. It is extraordinarily concentrated with an almost exotic tropical fruit explosion on the palate but with a scintillating freshness derived from its high acidity - a particular characteristic of the best Barsacs this year, due to the high content of chalk in the appellation's soils. Finishes on a full-blown apricot and honey creaminess with a hint of nutmeg. 14% alc. and 150g\/l residual sugar . [Drink: 2016-2025] CCNP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWonderful wine in 2011 showing tremendous balance between honeyed, peachy intensity and fresh vibrant acidity. In spite of the wine's power it shows considerable elegance. Will drink well early but also reward keeping for 5 to 10 years. Drink 2013 to 2022. JRE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau de Myrat is on a raised plateau in Barsac. The property has a total area of 30 hectares, of which 8 hectares is a park. The soil is typical of Barsac, with significant deposits of lime and clay. 88% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon and 4% Muscadelle.","published_at":"2020-06-11T10:00:51+01:00","created_at":"2020-06-11T10:19:00+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Bordeaux Sweet","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half Sweet"],"price":2070,"price_min":2070,"price_max":2070,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":33076502691928,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Chateau de Myrat 2010","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2070,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-de-Myrat-2010-Sauternes.jpg?v=1593080758"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-de-Myrat-2010-Sauternes.jpg?v=1593080758","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7231790907480,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"width":677,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-de-Myrat-2010-Sauternes.jpg?v=1593080758"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-de-Myrat-2010-Sauternes.jpg?v=1593080758","width":677}],"content":"2eme Cru Classé Barsac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe de Pontacs' have produced another stunning wine in 2010. Myrat has been punching above its weight since their spectacular 2003 vintage and this is their finest wine ever produced. It is extraordinarily concentrated with an almost exotic tropical fruit explosion on the palate but with a scintillating freshness derived from its high acidity - a particular characteristic of the best Barsacs this year, due to the high content of chalk in the appellation's soils. Finishes on a full-blown apricot and honey creaminess with a hint of nutmeg. 14% alc. and 150g\/l residual sugar . [Drink: 2016-2025] CCNP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWonderful wine in 2011 showing tremendous balance between honeyed, peachy intensity and fresh vibrant acidity. In spite of the wine's power it shows considerable elegance. Will drink well early but also reward keeping for 5 to 10 years. Drink 2013 to 2022. JRE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau de Myrat is on a raised plateau in Barsac. The property has a total area of 30 hectares, of which 8 hectares is a park. The soil is typical of Barsac, with significant deposits of lime and clay. 88% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon and 4% Muscadelle."}

{"id":4610638807128,"title":"Half Bottle: Chateau La Gorce 2016","handle":"half-bottle-chateau-la-gorce-2016","description":"Blaignan - Cru Bourgeois Médoc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good value fruit-driven claret, with good weight and balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe very attractive 1821 chartreuse of Château la Gorce is to be found about 7 kilometres to the north of St. Estèphe. The thirty-seven hectares of vineyard stretch out around the property and chais, and are in immaculate condition. A blend of 50% cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, Henri Fabre uses 20% new oak barrels each year and makes a wine that always exhibits a juicy fruit and a rich colour. The wine is powerful and concentrated and is amply endowed with fruit - very much the modern style of Bordeaux, made for relatively early drinking, so it is ready now","published_at":"2020-05-13T09:34:19+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-13T09:42:30+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Bordeaux","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half Red"],"price":865,"price_min":865,"price_max":865,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32838378487896,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Chateau La Gorce 2016","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":865,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-La-Gorce-Bordeaux.jpg?v=1589540038"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-La-Gorce-Bordeaux.jpg?v=1589540038","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6947230941272,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"width":677,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-La-Gorce-Bordeaux.jpg?v=1589540038"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-La-Gorce-Bordeaux.jpg?v=1589540038","width":677}],"content":"Blaignan - Cru Bourgeois Médoc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good value fruit-driven claret, with good weight and balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe very attractive 1821 chartreuse of Château la Gorce is to be found about 7 kilometres to the north of St. Estèphe. The thirty-seven hectares of vineyard stretch out around the property and chais, and are in immaculate condition. A blend of 50% cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, Henri Fabre uses 20% new oak barrels each year and makes a wine that always exhibits a juicy fruit and a rich colour. The wine is powerful and concentrated and is amply endowed with fruit - very much the modern style of Bordeaux, made for relatively early drinking, so it is ready now"}

{"id":4607147966552,"title":"Half Bottle: Beaujolais Villages 2016, Chateau de Grandmont","handle":"half-bottle-beaujolais-villages-2016-chateau-de-grandmont","description":"A soft, light, wonderfully fruity red with raspberry overtones, delicious served slightly chilled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all wine, it is the restricted yields and careful grape selection when picking that distinguish the great from the insipid, and Jean-Charles Pivot is a master viticulturalist. The grapes are hand picked at optimum ripeness, and left in whole bunches. The sheer weight of the fruit and gravity is the only form of crushing - the Maceration Carbonique method of winemaking, which ensures a freshness, youthfulness, and unadulterated \"grapiness\" impossible to achieve in red wines by conventional methods, where the grape must sees a longer period of skin contact. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is an equal to many Cru Beaujolais, and has a concentration and \"gouleyance\" that is hard to beat. Packed full of raspberry fruit, with a hint of parma violets and fresh cherry on the nose, it is perfect as a chilled summer glass, or with a wide range of dishes, from salads to the rich sausage based specialities of the region. It is one of the only red wines that will happily wash down an omelette, and not overpower more delicate fish dishes.","published_at":"2020-05-11T11:22:14+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-11T11:27:16+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Beaujolais Red","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half Red"],"price":655,"price_min":655,"price_max":655,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32825429721176,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Beaujolais Villages 2016, Chateau de Grandmont","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":655,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Beaujolais-Villages-Grandmont.jpg?v=1589277889"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Beaujolais-Villages-Grandmont.jpg?v=1589277889","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6921412247640,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"width":677,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Beaujolais-Villages-Grandmont.jpg?v=1589277889"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Beaujolais-Villages-Grandmont.jpg?v=1589277889","width":677}],"content":"A soft, light, wonderfully fruity red with raspberry overtones, delicious served slightly chilled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all wine, it is the restricted yields and careful grape selection when picking that distinguish the great from the insipid, and Jean-Charles Pivot is a master viticulturalist. The grapes are hand picked at optimum ripeness, and left in whole bunches. The sheer weight of the fruit and gravity is the only form of crushing - the Maceration Carbonique method of winemaking, which ensures a freshness, youthfulness, and unadulterated \"grapiness\" impossible to achieve in red wines by conventional methods, where the grape must sees a longer period of skin contact. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is an equal to many Cru Beaujolais, and has a concentration and \"gouleyance\" that is hard to beat. Packed full of raspberry fruit, with a hint of parma violets and fresh cherry on the nose, it is perfect as a chilled summer glass, or with a wide range of dishes, from salads to the rich sausage based specialities of the region. It is one of the only red wines that will happily wash down an omelette, and not overpower more delicate fish dishes."}

{"id":4607137775704,"title":"Half Bottle: Hackett Chardonnay 2013","handle":"half-bottle-hackett-chardonnay-2013","description":"This Chardonnay has seen a very little oak maturation to ensure that the rich and natural buttery flavours of the fruit are able to shine through. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe larger-than-life, fun-loving and passionate Hackett is a boutique wine-maker in every sense of the word. Following a spell as wine-maker at Saltram Winery and the Southern Vales Co-operative, he established a small-scale operation in the McLaren Vale, selecting grapes from top, local growers and then making small, yet commercial, quantities of rich, boldly flavoured varietals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Simon Hackett story goes back well before the establishment of Simon Hackett Wines. Four generations of the Hackett family followed agricultural pursuits in South Australia. In 1860, Simon's great uncle attended the esteemed Roseworthy Agricultural College whilst Simon's father was a graduate in the inaugural Oenology Course at the college in 1938. Simon grew up in an atmosphere steeped in wine, spending his boyhood in the Barossa Valley alongside his father, who was General Manager and a Director of the giant Barossa Valley Distillery, Tarac International. The family home was situated next to the sprawling Saltram Winery outside Angaston.Given this environment, it was not surprising that Simon, at the age of eighteen, elected to follow a career in winemaking and joined the team at the neighbouring Saltram Winery.Serving his apprenticeship under the watchful eye of master winemaker, Peter Lehmann, Simon progressed through the 'Saltram ranks'. In 1970 he completed a vintage in the Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales, before returning to the Saltram Winery for another two years.In 1973 Simon decided to move to McLaren Vale thus his association with the region began and continues today. Simon's first vintage in McLaren Vale was at the Southern Vales Co-operative Winery, where he worked with the outstanding winemaking team of Grant Burge and Ian Wilson. After eight years he was appointed Senior Winemaker at Southern Vales Co-operative Winery, now known as Tatachilla Wines.In 1984, Simon decided to leave Southern Vales Winery and concentrate fully on establishing his own boutique winery situated in McLaren Vale.Once out on his own Simon re-established his links with the Barossa Valley and today crushes grapes grown in McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills regions of South Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarossa Valley:Situated eighty kilometres north of Adelaide in the Barossa Valley, there are two vineyards from which Simon sources fruit. The Brightview vineyard is located in what is termed 'the valley floor' between the townships of Tanunda and Nuriootpa. This vineyard yields Semillon from two separate plantings. One plot was planted in the 1950's, the other from Semillon cuttings grafted onto Riesling root stock. Simon believes this root stock enhances the wine's citrus flavours. His Chardonnay is also grown on the Brightview vineyard.The second vineyard is situated near the township of Angaston. Here he is lucky to have a small vineyard which was planted to Shiraz vines in the 1890's. From these very low yielding but extremely high quality bearers comes a limited release single vineyard wine. In McLaren Vale he has four vineyard sites fifty kilometres south of Adelaide. The largest vineyard, just west of the township of Willunga, was planted in the early 1990's to Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache vines. Further east, in the foothills of the Willunga Ranges and nestled between rolling hills and aged gum trees, is where he sources his Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from vineyards planted in the mid 1980's.Closer to the township of McLaren Vale he takes Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from vines planted in the 1960's. Further east towards the hamlet of McLaren Flat he has Grenache vines planted in the 1950's. Nearby is the legendary Foggo Road vineyard planted in 1924. Only small quantities are harvested from the low yielding Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Situated fifty kilometres south east of Adelaide in the cool region of the Adelaide Hills Simon has established a ten acre property planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. This low yielding, cool climate vineyard is designed to grow high quality grapes.","published_at":"2020-05-11T11:04:17+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-11T11:14:21+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Australia White","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half White"],"price":830,"price_min":830,"price_max":830,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32825386434648,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Hackett Chardonnay 2013","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":830,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Hackett-Chardonnay.jpg?v=1589281281"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Hackett-Chardonnay.jpg?v=1589281281","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6921701621848,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"width":677,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Hackett-Chardonnay.jpg?v=1589281281"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Hackett-Chardonnay.jpg?v=1589281281","width":677}],"content":"This Chardonnay has seen a very little oak maturation to ensure that the rich and natural buttery flavours of the fruit are able to shine through. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe larger-than-life, fun-loving and passionate Hackett is a boutique wine-maker in every sense of the word. Following a spell as wine-maker at Saltram Winery and the Southern Vales Co-operative, he established a small-scale operation in the McLaren Vale, selecting grapes from top, local growers and then making small, yet commercial, quantities of rich, boldly flavoured varietals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Simon Hackett story goes back well before the establishment of Simon Hackett Wines. Four generations of the Hackett family followed agricultural pursuits in South Australia. In 1860, Simon's great uncle attended the esteemed Roseworthy Agricultural College whilst Simon's father was a graduate in the inaugural Oenology Course at the college in 1938. Simon grew up in an atmosphere steeped in wine, spending his boyhood in the Barossa Valley alongside his father, who was General Manager and a Director of the giant Barossa Valley Distillery, Tarac International. The family home was situated next to the sprawling Saltram Winery outside Angaston.Given this environment, it was not surprising that Simon, at the age of eighteen, elected to follow a career in winemaking and joined the team at the neighbouring Saltram Winery.Serving his apprenticeship under the watchful eye of master winemaker, Peter Lehmann, Simon progressed through the 'Saltram ranks'. In 1970 he completed a vintage in the Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales, before returning to the Saltram Winery for another two years.In 1973 Simon decided to move to McLaren Vale thus his association with the region began and continues today. Simon's first vintage in McLaren Vale was at the Southern Vales Co-operative Winery, where he worked with the outstanding winemaking team of Grant Burge and Ian Wilson. After eight years he was appointed Senior Winemaker at Southern Vales Co-operative Winery, now known as Tatachilla Wines.In 1984, Simon decided to leave Southern Vales Winery and concentrate fully on establishing his own boutique winery situated in McLaren Vale.Once out on his own Simon re-established his links with the Barossa Valley and today crushes grapes grown in McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills regions of South Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarossa Valley:Situated eighty kilometres north of Adelaide in the Barossa Valley, there are two vineyards from which Simon sources fruit. The Brightview vineyard is located in what is termed 'the valley floor' between the townships of Tanunda and Nuriootpa. This vineyard yields Semillon from two separate plantings. One plot was planted in the 1950's, the other from Semillon cuttings grafted onto Riesling root stock. Simon believes this root stock enhances the wine's citrus flavours. His Chardonnay is also grown on the Brightview vineyard.The second vineyard is situated near the township of Angaston. Here he is lucky to have a small vineyard which was planted to Shiraz vines in the 1890's. From these very low yielding but extremely high quality bearers comes a limited release single vineyard wine. In McLaren Vale he has four vineyard sites fifty kilometres south of Adelaide. The largest vineyard, just west of the township of Willunga, was planted in the early 1990's to Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache vines. Further east, in the foothills of the Willunga Ranges and nestled between rolling hills and aged gum trees, is where he sources his Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from vineyards planted in the mid 1980's.Closer to the township of McLaren Vale he takes Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from vines planted in the 1960's. Further east towards the hamlet of McLaren Flat he has Grenache vines planted in the 1950's. Nearby is the legendary Foggo Road vineyard planted in 1924. Only small quantities are harvested from the low yielding Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Situated fifty kilometres south east of Adelaide in the cool region of the Adelaide Hills Simon has established a ten acre property planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. This low yielding, cool climate vineyard is designed to grow high quality grapes."}

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{"id":4607150063704,"title":"Half Bottle: Fleurie 2015, Domaine Verpoix","handle":"half-bottle-fleurie-2015-domaine-verpoix","description":"Classic Fleurie with excellent silky fruit, penetrating concentration and the tell-tale iris and chocolate nose that Monsieur Verpoix's wines often show. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSituated in the lieu-dits of ‘en Champagne’, the Grille-Midi and in the 3.5 hectare Clos de la Chapelle des Bois, Fernand Verpoix (now ably assisted by his son) is in the unassailable position as the doyen of Fleurie growers.","published_at":"2020-05-11T11:22:14+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-11T11:29:28+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Beaujolais Red","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half Red"],"price":945,"price_min":945,"price_max":945,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32825443745880,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Fleurie 2015, Domaine Verpoix","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":945,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Fleurie-Beaujolais-France.jpg?v=1589277803"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Fleurie-Beaujolais-France.jpg?v=1589277803","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6921403072600,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"width":677,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Fleurie-Beaujolais-France.jpg?v=1589277803"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Fleurie-Beaujolais-France.jpg?v=1589277803","width":677}],"content":"Classic Fleurie with excellent silky fruit, penetrating concentration and the tell-tale iris and chocolate nose that Monsieur Verpoix's wines often show. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSituated in the lieu-dits of ‘en Champagne’, the Grille-Midi and in the 3.5 hectare Clos de la Chapelle des Bois, Fernand Verpoix (now ably assisted by his son) is in the unassailable position as the doyen of Fleurie growers."}

{"id":4607132565592,"title":"Half Bottle: Sancerre 2018, Domaine Serge Laporte","handle":"half-bottle-sancerre-2018-domaine-serge-laporte","description":"Classic Sancerre with all the chalkiness and gooseberry steely fruit typical of Chavignol wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSituated in the village of Chavignol, about 2km from Sancerre, this 10 hectare domaine is made up of numerous small parcels scattered throughout the Chavignol commune, long regarded as one of the top ‘crus’ of Sancerre. The different ‘cuvées’ come together to give a wine of great complexity and elegance, reflecting the “terres blanches” (chalky) and “caillotes” (limestone-pebbly) soil-types found in Chavignol which are so ideal for the Sauvignon Blanc. (abv 12.0% 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerge and Elisabeth Laporte have now been joined by their son Guillaume who has spent the last three years studying oenology at Tours. 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The different ‘cuvées’ come together to give a wine of great complexity and elegance, reflecting the “terres blanches” (chalky) and “caillotes” (limestone-pebbly) soil-types found in Chavignol which are so ideal for the Sauvignon Blanc. (abv 12.0% 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerge and Elisabeth Laporte have now been joined by their son Guillaume who has spent the last three years studying oenology at Tours. His input into the wine making has added further definition and dimension to an already excellent wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerge and Elisabeth created their limited production Cuvée des Mages following their very successful 1998 vintage. It is a classical selection of two very fine parcels, one on the Mont Damnés, with its “caillotes” (limestone-pebbly) soil and the other from a small parcel of 45 year-old vines on the Verdigny side of Chavignol where the soils are more “terres blanches” (chalky). The combination of soil types and age of the vines ensures a ‘special cuvée’ with fantastic complexity, great purity of fruit and near-perfect balance. The Cuvée des Mages is only made in very good years. Mages is, in fact, an acronym for Marylise, Alexandre, Guillaume, Elisabeth and Serge the whole Laporte family!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat when served with hot goats cheese in salad or with chicken or fish."}

{"id":4602084819032,"title":"Half Bottle: Macon Blanc Davaye 2018 Maillettes","handle":"half-bottle-macon-blanc-davaye-2018-maillettes","description":"This wine has a lovely, lemony crispness married to that typical Maconnais floweriness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuy and Annie Saumaize run this 10-hectare estate with passion and total dedication. Guy’s ‘other’ job is growing young vines for other growers (pépinieriste) and, as you can imagine, he takes viticulture very seriously. Careful selection of grafts to match the correct soil-type is somewhat of a speciality and this, coupled with some meticulous wine-making, ensures wines that have vivid fruit flavours and excellent concentration.","published_at":"2020-05-07T09:11:00+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-07T09:50:26+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Burgundy White","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half White"],"price":955,"price_min":955,"price_max":955,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32798829576280,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Macon Blanc Davaye 2018 Maillettes","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":955,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Macon-Davay-Burgundy-France_1059fe7d-9c9c-44bd-ae1b-e68550d8e00e.jpg?v=1588841427"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Macon-Davay-Burgundy-France_1059fe7d-9c9c-44bd-ae1b-e68550d8e00e.jpg?v=1588841427","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6882386935896,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"width":680,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Macon-Davay-Burgundy-France_1059fe7d-9c9c-44bd-ae1b-e68550d8e00e.jpg?v=1588841427"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Macon-Davay-Burgundy-France_1059fe7d-9c9c-44bd-ae1b-e68550d8e00e.jpg?v=1588841427","width":680}],"content":"This wine has a lovely, lemony crispness married to that typical Maconnais floweriness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuy and Annie Saumaize run this 10-hectare estate with passion and total dedication. Guy’s ‘other’ job is growing young vines for other growers (pépinieriste) and, as you can imagine, he takes viticulture very seriously. Careful selection of grafts to match the correct soil-type is somewhat of a speciality and this, coupled with some meticulous wine-making, ensures wines that have vivid fruit flavours and excellent concentration."}

{"id":4602081411160,"title":"Half Bottle: Chablis 2018 Domaine Pinson","handle":"half-bottle-chablis-2018-domaine-pinson","description":"Chablis, made from 100% Chardonnay from the northern most part of Burgundy, produces some of the most remarkably clean, minerally, soil driven wines Chardonnay in the world. This exciting wine, from one of Chablis’ top wineries, is an excellent example of Chablis goodness: bright, vibrant, pure, refreshing, aromatic, loaded with goût de pierre à fusil (gunflint taste), and perfectly balanced between ripe fruit and lemony, green apple, acidity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in the early 17th Century, this 10 hectare estate is one of the most ‘senior’ estates in Chablis, both in terms of its reputation and the sheer quality of its wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pinson brothers’ grandfather, Louis, established the estate’s pedigree in the late 1940’s and became one of the first growers to bottle and sell their own wine. 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{"id":4602076299352,"title":"Half Bottle: Chateau La Pointe 2000","handle":"half-bottle-chateau-la-pointe-2000","description":"Pomerol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSociété Generali bought the 22 hectare la Pointe from long-standing owners, the d'Arfeuiile family, in 2007 and there has been a very perceptible up-turn in quality with the appointment of Eric Monnert as director and winemaker and Hubert de Boüard of Angelus as consultant. We have never been very enthusiastic about the wines produced under the d'Arfeuille regime but we were bowled-over by the quality and obvious change in the 2009. Monnert has ripped up the slow-ripening Cabernet-Sauvignon and severely reduced the yields of the Cabernet Franc, giving the wine an added dimension and balance. Very full and sweet with a black fruit nose with hints of spice. Very sensual and appealing. Drink 2015 to 2025","published_at":"2020-05-07T09:11:00+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-07T09:42:13+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Bordeaux","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half Red"],"price":3140,"price_min":3140,"price_max":3140,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32798765809752,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Chateau La Pointe 2000","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3140,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-La-Pointe-Bordeaux.jpg?v=1589280599"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-La-Pointe-Bordeaux.jpg?v=1589280599","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6921643917400,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"width":677,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-La-Pointe-Bordeaux.jpg?v=1589280599"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-La-Pointe-Bordeaux.jpg?v=1589280599","width":677}],"content":"Pomerol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSociété Generali bought the 22 hectare la Pointe from long-standing owners, the d'Arfeuiile family, in 2007 and there has been a very perceptible up-turn in quality with the appointment of Eric Monnert as director and winemaker and Hubert de Boüard of Angelus as consultant. We have never been very enthusiastic about the wines produced under the d'Arfeuille regime but we were bowled-over by the quality and obvious change in the 2009. Monnert has ripped up the slow-ripening Cabernet-Sauvignon and severely reduced the yields of the Cabernet Franc, giving the wine an added dimension and balance. Very full and sweet with a black fruit nose with hints of spice. Very sensual and appealing. Drink 2015 to 2025"}

{"id":4602061914200,"title":"Half Bottle: Chateau Potensac 2010","handle":"half-bottle-chateau-potensac-2010","description":"Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Ordonnac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rich and plummy wine charged with cedary fruit with great definition and class. Drink 2008 to 2015.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChateau Potensac is owned by the Delon family, owners of Leoville-Las Cases and Nenin. Potensac belies its humble Cru Bourgeois status and regularly outperforms its more illustrious neighbours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards of Potensac are located in Ordonnac in Médoc. The blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with approximately 40% Merlot and Cabernet Franc combined. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYields are severely restricted to around 35 hl\/ha (hectolitres per hectare) and rigorous selection for the 'grand vin' consigns roughly 35% of the harvest to the second wine, named Château Lassalle. Michel and Jean-Hubert Delon do not filter their wines as they prefer the more caring approach of fining with egg whites.","published_at":"2020-05-07T09:11:00+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-07T09:25:52+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Bordeaux","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half Red"],"price":1785,"price_min":1785,"price_max":1785,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32798635262040,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Chateau Potensac 2010","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1785,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-Potensac.jpg?v=1589533186"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-Potensac.jpg?v=1589533186","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6946554708056,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"width":680,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-Potensac.jpg?v=1589533186"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Chateau-Potensac.jpg?v=1589533186","width":680}],"content":"Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Ordonnac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rich and plummy wine charged with cedary fruit with great definition and class. Drink 2008 to 2015.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChateau Potensac is owned by the Delon family, owners of Leoville-Las Cases and Nenin. Potensac belies its humble Cru Bourgeois status and regularly outperforms its more illustrious neighbours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards of Potensac are located in Ordonnac in Médoc. The blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with approximately 40% Merlot and Cabernet Franc combined. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYields are severely restricted to around 35 hl\/ha (hectolitres per hectare) and rigorous selection for the 'grand vin' consigns roughly 35% of the harvest to the second wine, named Château Lassalle. Michel and Jean-Hubert Delon do not filter their wines as they prefer the more caring approach of fining with egg whites."}

{"id":4602054967384,"title":"Half Bottle: Geyserville 2015 Ridge","handle":"half-bottle-geyserville-2015-ridge","description":"Winemaker tasting notes:-\u003cbr\u003eSaturated Ruby red colour. Intense dark berry fruits, gravel earth, black liquorice, mint and exotic spices. Powerful bramble fruit entry, sensuous, well-defined tannins, great depth of flavour, enjoyable lengthy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70% Zinfandel, 15% Carignane, 12% Petit Sirah, 3% Alicant Bouschet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.5% alcohol by volume\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated on the western edge of Sonoma's Alexander Valley, Geyserville was Ridge's first source of red wine grapes, other than Monte Bello Ridge. The first vintage — 1966 — was an essence. The combination of Geyserville's climate, gravelly soils, and varietal mix (Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Sirah, Alicante, Mataro, etc.) imparts elegance and definition not usually associated with Zinfandel. It's hard to describe a \"typical\" Geyserville. Each vintage is unique, distinct, extraordinary. Yet they do have elements in common, including the blackest of blackberry fruit, peppery spice, tar, cedar. The term \"layered\" was invented for Geyserville. And the wines change, re-inventing themselves in bottle, developing more nuance and complexity as years pass. Most ageworthy of all Ridge \"zinfandels,\" they can be magnificent when young.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a medical doctor and prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge's production facility. 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Intense dark berry fruits, gravel earth, black liquorice, mint and exotic spices. Powerful bramble fruit entry, sensuous, well-defined tannins, great depth of flavour, enjoyable lengthy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70% Zinfandel, 15% Carignane, 12% Petit Sirah, 3% Alicant Bouschet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.5% alcohol by volume\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated on the western edge of Sonoma's Alexander Valley, Geyserville was Ridge's first source of red wine grapes, other than Monte Bello Ridge. The first vintage — 1966 — was an essence. The combination of Geyserville's climate, gravelly soils, and varietal mix (Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Sirah, Alicante, Mataro, etc.) imparts elegance and definition not usually associated with Zinfandel. It's hard to describe a \"typical\" Geyserville. Each vintage is unique, distinct, extraordinary. Yet they do have elements in common, including the blackest of blackberry fruit, peppery spice, tar, cedar. The term \"layered\" was invented for Geyserville. And the wines change, re-inventing themselves in bottle, developing more nuance and complexity as years pass. Most ageworthy of all Ridge \"zinfandels,\" they can be magnificent when young.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a medical doctor and prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge's production facility. At 2600 feet, it is surrounded by the \"upper vineyard.\""}

{"id":4599560831064,"title":"Half Bottle: Gewurztraminer 2017, Domaine Fuchs","handle":"half-bottle-gewurztraminer-2017-domaine-fuchs","description":"Very aromatic with exotic fruit. Lovely mouthfeel with good acidity and a touch of honey on the palate. Hints of Earl Grey and Roses on the nose. Delicious, gulpable and up front. (abv 13.0% 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry and Catherine Fuchs are in their mid-forties and the third generation of the family to run this splendid 10 hectare domaine situated in the quality heartland of Alsace at Ribeauvillé, a village renowned for its rich and opulent dry white wines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1922, the Fuchs’ family estate was one of the first to start bottling their own wines in 1945. Their vineyards are mainly situated in excellent sites throughout the commune of Ribeauvillé, with a further 20% to be found in the neighbouring communes of Hunawihr and Bergheim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fuchs use no weed-killers or man-made fertilisers on their vineyards which goes a long way to restricting yields, but they also prune very ‘tightly’ so that their final ‘rendement’ (yield) is at least 20% below the village average. In the winery, Henry avoids the use of pumps, preferring to rely on gravity to move his wine around, thereby reducing its contact with air. Sulphur Dioxide is avoided during the fermentation and is only added in minimal quantities following racking and filtration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe overall effect of all this are wines of great freshness and character with excellent keeping potential and they are not normally released until they are showing at their best and ready for drinking.","published_at":"2020-05-06T09:58:11+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-06T12:07:15+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Alsace White","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half White"],"price":925,"price_min":925,"price_max":925,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32790345646168,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Gewurztraminer 2017, Domaine Fuchs","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":925,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Fuchs-Gewurztraminer-Alsace_345e7b82-8986-47f3-b535-21196c0fea8d.jpg?v=1588763236"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Fuchs-Gewurztraminer-Alsace_345e7b82-8986-47f3-b535-21196c0fea8d.jpg?v=1588763236","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6873157992536,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"width":680,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Fuchs-Gewurztraminer-Alsace_345e7b82-8986-47f3-b535-21196c0fea8d.jpg?v=1588763236"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Fuchs-Gewurztraminer-Alsace_345e7b82-8986-47f3-b535-21196c0fea8d.jpg?v=1588763236","width":680}],"content":"Very aromatic with exotic fruit. Lovely mouthfeel with good acidity and a touch of honey on the palate. Hints of Earl Grey and Roses on the nose. Delicious, gulpable and up front. (abv 13.0% 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry and Catherine Fuchs are in their mid-forties and the third generation of the family to run this splendid 10 hectare domaine situated in the quality heartland of Alsace at Ribeauvillé, a village renowned for its rich and opulent dry white wines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1922, the Fuchs’ family estate was one of the first to start bottling their own wines in 1945. Their vineyards are mainly situated in excellent sites throughout the commune of Ribeauvillé, with a further 20% to be found in the neighbouring communes of Hunawihr and Bergheim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fuchs use no weed-killers or man-made fertilisers on their vineyards which goes a long way to restricting yields, but they also prune very ‘tightly’ so that their final ‘rendement’ (yield) is at least 20% below the village average. In the winery, Henry avoids the use of pumps, preferring to rely on gravity to move his wine around, thereby reducing its contact with air. Sulphur Dioxide is avoided during the fermentation and is only added in minimal quantities following racking and filtration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe overall effect of all this are wines of great freshness and character with excellent keeping potential and they are not normally released until they are showing at their best and ready for drinking."}

{"id":4599504404568,"title":"Half Bottle: Brouilly 2017, Chateau du Pavé","handle":"half-bottle-brouilly-2017-chateau-de-grandmont","description":"Owned by Michel Brac de la Perrière and his children, this is now where Chris Piper is making his ‘Chairman’s Plonk’ , having left Château des Tours after the 2000 vintage. This is a structured Brouilly where there is a dominant raspberry and cassis fruit, soft tannins and an essential, refreshing balancing acidity. From the superlative 2005 vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally established in 1631 by Antoine Brac, this three hectares vineyard is perfectly situated at the foot of the Côte de Brouilly. The vines are cultivated using the ’eco-firendly’ methods, yields are kept impressively low and there is minimal intervention in the cuvage (winery), allowing the exceptional terroir to show through.","published_at":"2020-05-06T09:58:11+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-06T11:10:54+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Beaujolais Red","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Half Red"],"price":795,"price_min":795,"price_max":795,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32790035693656,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Half Bottle: Brouilly 2017, Chateau du Pavé","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":795,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Brouilly-Grandmont-France_2f104d78-cdcb-4628-9520-91d646c98d6f.jpg?v=1588759855"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Brouilly-Grandmont-France_2f104d78-cdcb-4628-9520-91d646c98d6f.jpg?v=1588759855","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6872816910424,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"width":680,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Brouilly-Grandmont-France_2f104d78-cdcb-4628-9520-91d646c98d6f.jpg?v=1588759855"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Brouilly-Grandmont-France_2f104d78-cdcb-4628-9520-91d646c98d6f.jpg?v=1588759855","width":680}],"content":"Owned by Michel Brac de la Perrière and his children, this is now where Chris Piper is making his ‘Chairman’s Plonk’ , having left Château des Tours after the 2000 vintage. This is a structured Brouilly where there is a dominant raspberry and cassis fruit, soft tannins and an essential, refreshing balancing acidity. From the superlative 2005 vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally established in 1631 by Antoine Brac, this three hectares vineyard is perfectly situated at the foot of the Côte de Brouilly. The vines are cultivated using the ’eco-firendly’ methods, yields are kept impressively low and there is minimal intervention in the cuvage (winery), allowing the exceptional terroir to show through."}