Portugal (Red Wine)

{"id":1952799391832,"title":"Churchill's Estates Douro 2014","handle":"churchills-estates-douro-2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deep but lively and youthful colour. On the nose, distinctive ripe fruit and floral characters combining with discreet wood flavours contribute towards a fine and complex aroma. There are hints of wild sweet basil on the nose. In the mouth an elegant wine with a rich flavour and well integrated tannins to give a very long and well balanced finish to the palate. (abv 14% - 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 30% of this wine is aged for 12 months in both new and old French oak casks. It is fined and lightly filtered before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced from grapes grown on the Companyïs Cima Corgo estates, Quinta da Gricha and Quinta do Rio. The areas of vineyard or \"talhoes\" chosen depend on which grape varieties are most favoured by the climatic conditions of the year. This year favoured the Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca grape varieties. The grapes are picked into small boxes and brought to the winery where they undergo a careful selection process before being crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Graham's verdict:\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quinta da Gricha \"terroir\" once again imposes its personality on this wine, a blend of predominantly Touriga Nacional ,Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca grape varieties from our own vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur objective has been to produce a Douro wine with a more elegant style, and I think that the Gricha influence brings a freshness of fruit to the blend which is not often found in other Douro wines.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest drunk young or within 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\nGrape Varieties\u003cbr\u003e\n40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca and 30% Tinta Roriz\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:26:27+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:26:27+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Portugal (Red Wine)"],"price":1385,"price_min":1385,"price_max":1385,"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":19614938038360,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Churchill's Estates Douro 2014","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1385,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A078814_5296f6d6-b0de-4bfc-9ff6-e03f251372a8.jpg?v=1549637512"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A078814_5296f6d6-b0de-4bfc-9ff6-e03f251372a8.jpg?v=1549637512","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eA deep but lively and youthful colour. On the nose, distinctive ripe fruit and floral characters combining with discreet wood flavours contribute towards a fine and complex aroma. There are hints of wild sweet basil on the nose. In the mouth an elegant wine with a rich flavour and well integrated tannins to give a very long and well balanced finish to the palate. (abv 14% - 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 30% of this wine is aged for 12 months in both new and old French oak casks. It is fined and lightly filtered before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced from grapes grown on the Companyïs Cima Corgo estates, Quinta da Gricha and Quinta do Rio. The areas of vineyard or \"talhoes\" chosen depend on which grape varieties are most favoured by the climatic conditions of the year. This year favoured the Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca grape varieties. The grapes are picked into small boxes and brought to the winery where they undergo a careful selection process before being crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Graham's verdict:\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quinta da Gricha \"terroir\" once again imposes its personality on this wine, a blend of predominantly Touriga Nacional ,Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca grape varieties from our own vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur objective has been to produce a Douro wine with a more elegant style, and I think that the Gricha influence brings a freshness of fruit to the blend which is not often found in other Douro wines.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest drunk young or within 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\nGrape Varieties\u003cbr\u003e\n40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca and 30% Tinta Roriz\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1952794673240,"title":"Alfrocheiro Terra D'Alter 2017","handle":"alfrocheiro-terra-dalter","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Alfrocheiro, Boavista Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrocheiro is a unique Portuguese grape variety with quite small bunches and berries reminiscent of Pinot Noir. This delicious example shows ripe notes of dark cherry and spice on the nose; on the palate, bright cherry and red stone fruits with great acidity, silky, rich tannins and a long, spicy finish. The Terra d'Alter estate is situated in Portugal's most southern wine region, where dynamic Aussie winemaker, Peter Bright has been making wine since 1982. 2016 14% Abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow yielding vineyard, handpicked fruit. Crushing followed by 2 day cold maceration in small stainless steel tanks with 20% whole bunches, fermentation at 20§C to 29§C. Post-fermentation maceration for 3 days then drained\/pressed straight to new\/1 use oak barrels followed by m\/l fermentation and 8 months maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-12T11:48:20+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:24:58+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Portugal (Red Wine)"],"price":1162,"price_min":1162,"price_max":1162,"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":19614927355992,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Alfrocheiro Terra D'Alter 2017","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1162,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":[],"featured_image":null,"options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e100% Alfrocheiro, Boavista Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrocheiro is a unique Portuguese grape variety with quite small bunches and berries reminiscent of Pinot Noir. This delicious example shows ripe notes of dark cherry and spice on the nose; on the palate, bright cherry and red stone fruits with great acidity, silky, rich tannins and a long, spicy finish. The Terra d'Alter estate is situated in Portugal's most southern wine region, where dynamic Aussie winemaker, Peter Bright has been making wine since 1982. 2016 14% Abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow yielding vineyard, handpicked fruit. Crushing followed by 2 day cold maceration in small stainless steel tanks with 20% whole bunches, fermentation at 20§C to 29§C. Post-fermentation maceration for 3 days then drained\/pressed straight to new\/1 use oak barrels followed by m\/l fermentation and 8 months maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1952792281176,"title":"Terra De Touros Pinot Noir\/Touriga Nacional 2016","handle":"terra-de-touros-pinot-noir-touriga-nacional-2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinho Regional Tejo, Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir (50%) and the noble Portuguese grape, Touriga Nacional (50%) blended seamlessly, creating a smooth red wine with bright red fruits and soft tannins. (13% abv - 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Casal Monteiro is a dynamic and innovative estate, located in one of the most prestigious growing regions in Portugal, the Tejo (named after the Tagus river, which flows through the region). This starts approximately 50 miles NE of Lisbon and then expands towards the Spanish border, encompassing a range of terriors from lush river valleys to barren, sunblasted hilltops. This diversity of complex soils and climate allows a wide range of grapes to be grown, utilising specific micro-climates to bring out the best in each.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:24:02+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:24:02+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Portugal (Red Wine)"],"price":779,"price_min":779,"price_max":779,"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":19614924472408,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Terra De Touros Pinot Noir\/Touriga Nacional 2016","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":779,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A080216_sm_53dc1705-00b1-4757-ab10-b851c81131d7.jpg?v=1549637368"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A080216_sm_53dc1705-00b1-4757-ab10-b851c81131d7.jpg?v=1549637368","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eVinho Regional Tejo, Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir (50%) and the noble Portuguese grape, Touriga Nacional (50%) blended seamlessly, creating a smooth red wine with bright red fruits and soft tannins. (13% abv - 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Casal Monteiro is a dynamic and innovative estate, located in one of the most prestigious growing regions in Portugal, the Tejo (named after the Tagus river, which flows through the region). This starts approximately 50 miles NE of Lisbon and then expands towards the Spanish border, encompassing a range of terriors from lush river valleys to barren, sunblasted hilltops. This diversity of complex soils and climate allows a wide range of grapes to be grown, utilising specific micro-climates to bring out the best in each.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1952787103832,"title":"Clavis Aurea Reserva 2012","handle":"clavis-aurea-reserva-2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Casal Monteiro, Tejo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tinta Roriz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade with carefully selected grapes, this wine is the true expression of our Terroir. Brilliant deep garnet colour in appearance, it presents aromatic hints of red ripe fruit, jelly, black plums and cocoa, all well integrated with a french oak undertone. On the palate is powerful and velvety with an intense and persistent finish. 13.5% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden key that locks the wine range of Quinta do Casal Monteiro and opens the secrect of the Tejo's best flavours. The best vinifications of the year in a limited edition vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRED MEAT\/AGED CHEES\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:22:03+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:22:03+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Portugal (Red Wine)"],"price":1205,"price_min":1205,"price_max":1205,"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":19614917066840,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Clavis Aurea Reserva 2012","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1205,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A802012.jpg?v=1549637260"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A802012.jpg?v=1549637260","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Casal Monteiro, Tejo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tinta Roriz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade with carefully selected grapes, this wine is the true expression of our Terroir. Brilliant deep garnet colour in appearance, it presents aromatic hints of red ripe fruit, jelly, black plums and cocoa, all well integrated with a french oak undertone. On the palate is powerful and velvety with an intense and persistent finish. 13.5% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden key that locks the wine range of Quinta do Casal Monteiro and opens the secrect of the Tejo's best flavours. The best vinifications of the year in a limited edition vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRED MEAT\/AGED CHEES\u003c\/p\u003e"}