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Each release is small-batch and highly allocated, making them some of the most sought-after bottles in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Adelaide Hills, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Natural leaning, minimal intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, skin-contact whites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailability: Very limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gentle-folk-little-creek-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Gentle Folk Little Creek Pinot Noir Adelaide Hills 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle vineyard Pinot Noir from Gentle Folk's Little Creek site, Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGareth and Rainbo Belton farm the Little Creek vineyard the way they live, with patience, care, and their children already part of the rhythm of the vines. The site is quiet and rocky, and it shows in the wine. This is Pinot Noir with a real sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is bright and inviting, cherry, plum and wild berries woven with forest floor, soft spice and a gentle earthiness that grounds everything. On the palate it moves with grace, fine acidity keeping it alive, tannins soft and well-formed, the fruit carrying through to a finish that lingers without effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wine made with warmth and intention. Open it with good food, good company, or simply on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49959518142657,"sku":"SK34921128","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/79DA0EAF-35A2-45FA-98B5-D583F48FDEF2.jpg?v=1771138991"},{"product_id":"gentle-folk-onkaparinga-sangiovese-2024","title":"Gentle Folk Onkaparinga Sangiovese Adelaide Hills 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese from the Adelaide Hills, made the Gentle Folk way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGareth and Rainbo Belton farm their Onkaparinga vineyard the way they live — with care, intention, and their kids running through the rows. This is not a wine made in a hurry. It is Sangiovese grown in one of Australia's coolest, most expressive wine regions, handled with a light touch and bottled with real personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it is vivid and alive. Bright cherry and wild strawberry lead, layered with fresh herbs, rose petal and a whisper of sun-warmed earth. The palate is energetic and precise, with the lively acidity that makes Sangiovese so compelling at the table, soft tannins, and a finish that lingers with quiet charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wine rooted in place, made by a family who genuinely love what they do. Open it with food, open it with friends, or open it just because.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49959525548225,"sku":"SK23261843","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/onka.webp?v=1778589641"},{"product_id":"gentle-folk-rainbow-juice-rose-2025-adelaide-hills","title":"Gentle Folk Rainbow Juice Rose Adelaide Hills 2025","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eFrom the family run Gentle Folk vineyard in Adelaide Hills, Gareth and Rainbo Belton craft this playful, textural wine with care, often alongside their children, who learn the rhythms of the vineyard and grow up as part of the story in every bottle. Rainbow Juice is a reflection of their family, their land and their joy in making wines that surprise and delight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eA vibrant blend of grapes including Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Sangiovese gives summer fruits, citrus zest and gentle spice that rise from the glass. The palate is lively and textured, dancing lightly yet lingering, a wine that feels alive and generous, full of personality without pretense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"984\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBright, approachable and utterly expressive, Rainbow Juice 2025 invites sharing, laughter and simple pleasures. 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This Shiraz is a reflection of their family, their land and their love for expressive, grounded wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eRich dark berries and plum rise from the glass with hints of spice and cracked pepper, underpinned by gentle earthiness that speaks of the hillside soils. The palate is generous yet poised, with supple tannins and vibrant fruit flowing together in harmony, lingering with warmth and depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"942\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBold and expressive yet profoundly drinkable, Shiraz 2024 carries the spirit of the Beltons’ land and hands. 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