Penedes - Spain (White Wine)

{"id":1952784253016,"title":"Vina Esmeralda 2018","handle":"vina-esmeralda","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiguel Torres, Vilafranca del PenedŠs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mountainous area of the Upper PenedŠs the more delicate and aromatic white grape varieties are grown. Moscatel and Gew�rtztraminer form the basis for Vi¤a Esmeralda, an exceptionally delicate and strikingly fragrant wine.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent with shellfish (a sublime match for an avocado and shellfish salad, for instance), as well as with fish, fresh melon with cured Spanish ham, pƒt‚s, poultry or pork in a sweet and sour sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA voluptuous, exotically perfumed nose, with deliciously well-defined primary aromas (some floral notes, roses, lilies...), complemented by secondary aromas derived from the wine?s controlled fermentation. Silky and sappy on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:20:54+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:20:54+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Penedes - Spain (White Wine)"],"price":1063,"price_min":1063,"price_max":1063,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19614913724504,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Vina Esmeralda 2018","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1063,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A075216.jpg?v=1549637200"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A075216.jpg?v=1549637200","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Vina Esmeralda","id":932581408856,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.005,"height":200,"width":201,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A075216.jpg?v=1569099468"},"aspect_ratio":1.005,"height":200,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A075216.jpg?v=1569099468","width":201}],"content":"\u003cp\u003eMiguel Torres, Vilafranca del PenedŠs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mountainous area of the Upper PenedŠs the more delicate and aromatic white grape varieties are grown. Moscatel and Gew�rtztraminer form the basis for Vi¤a Esmeralda, an exceptionally delicate and strikingly fragrant wine.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent with shellfish (a sublime match for an avocado and shellfish salad, for instance), as well as with fish, fresh melon with cured Spanish ham, pƒt‚s, poultry or pork in a sweet and sour sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA voluptuous, exotically perfumed nose, with deliciously well-defined primary aromas (some floral notes, roses, lilies...), complemented by secondary aromas derived from the wine?s controlled fermentation. Silky and sappy on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4757042069592,"title":"Moscatel de la Marina 2018, Enrique Mendoza","handle":"moscatel-de-la-marina-2018-enrique-mendoza","description":"On the nose, the fresh Muscatel (Muscat) character (musk and orange blossom) combines with honey and balsamic aromas. On the palate, it is light but surprisingly pervasive with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. This wine will be the perfect match for most desserts, lemon tart in particular. (15% abv - 2018)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Moscatel is produced in the same way as a Vin Doux Naturel in France: grape spirit is added to the intensely sweet juice once a certain level of alcohol has been reached. This kills the remaining yeast and stops any further fermentation dead in its tracks, thereby preserving the natural sweetness. A lot of Moscatels can be overly 'cloying' but these grapes are picked slightly early, bringing a much needed extra acidity and freshness. The wine, once the fermentation is complete, is also given a short period of ageing in oak barrels to give an extra layer of creaminess and complexity on the palate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnrique Mendoza first planted vinyeards around the town of Alfaz del Pi in Spain's Alicante DO. The estate is now run by his children Pepe and Julien. They also grow Chardonnay and some red varieties: Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePepe Mendoza makes extraordinary and interesting wines in extreme conditions. Alicante is situated in South East Spain on the Mediterranean coast. The climate becomes progressively hotter and the landscape more arid with distance from the coast. The yields rarely exceed 20hl\/ha, so the fruit is very concentrated.","published_at":"2020-09-16T10:40:23+01:00","created_at":"2020-09-16T10:40:21+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Spanish White","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Penedes - Spain (White Wine)"],"price":1330,"price_min":1330,"price_max":1330,"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":33347955392600,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Moscatel de la Marina 2018, Enrique Mendoza","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1330,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/MoscateldelaMarina.jpg?v=1600684821"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/MoscateldelaMarina.jpg?v=1600684821","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7802753679448,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"width":680,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/MoscateldelaMarina.jpg?v=1600684821"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":680,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/MoscateldelaMarina.jpg?v=1600684821","width":680}],"content":"On the nose, the fresh Muscatel (Muscat) character (musk and orange blossom) combines with honey and balsamic aromas. On the palate, it is light but surprisingly pervasive with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. This wine will be the perfect match for most desserts, lemon tart in particular. (15% abv - 2018)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Moscatel is produced in the same way as a Vin Doux Naturel in France: grape spirit is added to the intensely sweet juice once a certain level of alcohol has been reached. This kills the remaining yeast and stops any further fermentation dead in its tracks, thereby preserving the natural sweetness. A lot of Moscatels can be overly 'cloying' but these grapes are picked slightly early, bringing a much needed extra acidity and freshness. The wine, once the fermentation is complete, is also given a short period of ageing in oak barrels to give an extra layer of creaminess and complexity on the palate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnrique Mendoza first planted vinyeards around the town of Alfaz del Pi in Spain's Alicante DO. The estate is now run by his children Pepe and Julien. They also grow Chardonnay and some red varieties: Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePepe Mendoza makes extraordinary and interesting wines in extreme conditions. Alicante is situated in South East Spain on the Mediterranean coast. The climate becomes progressively hotter and the landscape more arid with distance from the coast. The yields rarely exceed 20hl\/ha, so the fruit is very concentrated."}