{"title":"Popular","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wines our customers keep coming back to. A hand-picked selection of the most loved bottles at Appellance, spanning natural, minimal-intervention and fine wine from producers across Australia and beyond. If you are not sure where to start, this is the place.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"le-temps-des-cerises-avanti-popolo-2024","title":"Le Temps des Cerises Red Blend 2024 Languedoc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a wildness to this wine that's hard to ignore. And that's exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxel Prüfer has been farming biodynamically in the Languedoc since 2003, coaxing life from granitic soils surrounded by woodland and garrigue. His approach is hands-off by design: hand-harvested fruit, native yeasts, zero added sulfur, unfined and unfiltered. What ends up in the bottle is pure site, pure season, pure instinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Avanti Popolo is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Alicante Bouschet. Portions are direct-pressed for freshness, others gently macerated for depth. The result is a wine that moves: bright cherry and crushed raspberry, a floral lift on the nose, fine-grained texture, and a finish that's refreshing rather than heavy. It drinks like Southern France in summer. Warm, alive, and a little untamed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49894233637057,"sku":"SK58135213","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/522D991D-D083-4973-99FC-D86F31059AA0.png?v=1776982487"},{"product_id":"envinate-benje-tinto-2023","title":"Envinate Benje Tinto Listan Negro 2023 Canary Islands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA lively, terroir driven red from Envínate, the innovative Spanish project founded by four friends with a passion for expressive, low intervention wines. It is made predominantly from Listán Prieto (about 90 %) with small complements of Listán Blanco and Tintilla, sourced from ancient, ungrafted vines at 900 to 1 200 metres above sea level on volcanic slopes near Santiago del Teide, Tenerife. Fermented parcel by parcel with native yeasts in concrete and neutral vessels, it sees around eight months of ageing in neutral French oak and concrete before bottling without fining or filtration. The 2023 vintage, shaped by a warm, dry season, is floral and aromatic with red currant, wild strawberry, crushed herbs and smoky notes, leading to a fresh, balanced palate with fine tannins, lively acidity and a savoury, mineral finish that captures the volcanic energy and distinctive character of the Canary Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bottled 2023 Benje, which has 9% Listán Blanco and 1% Tintilla grapes to complement the Listán Prieto, comes from a very warm and dry year in Santiago del Teide when the vines got blocked and suffered a lot, as they also did in 2019. With the experience from that year, they did a softer vinification, with shorter macerations and extraction. Here, it was an even warmer and earlier year than 2022, with more immediate wines, approachable and open from the very beginning. It's floral, aromatic and expressive, fine-boned and harmonious, with good freshness. 18,000 bottles and 250 magnums produced. 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The palate is fresh, textured, and lively, with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a mineral tinged finish that captures both the rugged beauty of the Gredos mountains and Comando G’s vineyard first philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere is a change in the 2022 La Bruja. It is no longer a village wine from Rozas de Puerto Real. In 2022, it is a regional wine, and in 2023, it also will be a regional wine but from Ávila, from the Cebreros appellation, as they are focusing their work there. It's a juicy and aromatic Garnacha, very much in the Comando G style, with good ripeness, 14% alcohol and more in the style of the 2020. It has a medium-bodied palate and a sapid finish with contained ripeness and fine granite granularity. They macerated less to adapt to the vintage, and it partly fermented with less skins. It's a more approachable La Bruja, expressive, open and more fruit-driven, more in a Morgon style. 56,487 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2023. \u003cstrong\u003e94Pts, Drink 2024-2029 - Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49895859617985,"sku":"SK24676569","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/277EAED5-7CDA-4083-B785-FEFC3F10F759.jpg?v=1771157999"},{"product_id":"la-spinetta-barolo-garretti-2021","title":"La Spinetta Barolo Garretti 2021 Piedmont","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA site expressive Barolo from La Spinetta, a Piedmontese estate founded by the Rivetti family in 1977, renowned for high quality, terroir driven wines with organic and sustainable practices. Sourced from the Garretti vineyard in Grinzane Cavour, where old Nebbiolo vines around 70 years old grow on south facing alluvial and calcareous clay soils, the 2021 vintage opens with complex aromas of ripe red fruit, spice, floral notes and subtle earthy undertones, leading to a structured palate with refined yet ample tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral inflected finish that reflects the vineyard’s unique character. Fermented and aged for about 20 to 24 months in French oak with further bottle ageing, it balances depth, elegance and aging potential in a classic Nebbiolo expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(On the 2020) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAccessible and subdued, the La Spinetta 2020 Barolo Garretti sources its fruit from the village of Grinzane Cavour. It reveals a medium-rich texture with moderate definition and a mild bouquet layered with black fruits, spice and earth. There's a pretty note of dark maraschino cherry on the finish that hints at the warm growing conditions of the 2020 vintage. \u003cstrong\u003e93 Pts, Drink 2025-2040 - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896183562433,"sku":"SK96236550","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/589696D4-CDB2-4A79-A568-9491BFDCE692.jpg?v=1771156911"},{"product_id":"pio-cesare-barolo-pio-docg-2019","title":"Pio Cesare Barolo Pio 2021 Piedmont","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pio Cesare 2021 Barolo draws fruit from various sites, and like the Barbaresco, you get an excellent portrait of the vintage with balanced acidity, firm tannins and bright primary fruit. There is energy and vitality in this pretty Barolo with dried cherry, iris and subtle dustings of iron ore or rust.\u003cstrong\u003e 94Pts - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eA classic, multi vineyard Barolo that captures the full breadth of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBarolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the 2021 is built from Nebbiolo sourced across several communes, blending power, perfume, and structure into a single, complete expression. A wine rooted in tradition, yet shaped with clarity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eThe nose opens slowly, unfolding in layers of dried cherry, wild strawberry, and rose petal, laced with orange peel, spice, and a deeper register of truffle, graphite, and earth. There is both lift and depth, the aromatics moving between floral delicacy and something more grounded and savoury. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eOn the palate, it is structured and composed, Nebbiolo in full voice. Red and dark fruits sit alongside tea leaf, liquorice, and mineral tones, carried by bright acidity and firm, finely knit tannins. There is grip here, but it is polished, the wine holding tension rather than weight. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eThe finish is long, savoury, and persistent, with dried cherry, spice, and a subtle earthy bitterness that lingers, drawing the wine out with quiet authority. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eA Barolo that speaks in layers rather than volume, classical, structured, and built to evolve, yet already showing a beautiful sense of balance and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896228815041,"sku":"SK53976142","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/download.webp?v=1775306367"},{"product_id":"cascina-penna-currado-dolcetto-d-alba-bricco-lago-2024","title":"Cascina Penna Currado Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco Lago 2024 Piedmont","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom Cascina Penna Currado, the Langhe project founded in 2018 by Luca Currado and Elena Penna, formerly of Vietti, with a clear focus on organic farming and transparent expressions of Piedmont’s native varieties. Sourced from the Bricco Lago vineyard, the 2024 vintage shows pure aromas of dark cherry, plum and violets with a subtle almond note. The palate is fresh and supple, offering juicy black fruit, gentle tannins and lively acidity, finishing clean and precise, a modern yet deeply authentic expression of Dolcetto rooted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(On the 2023) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Dolcetto knocks it out of the park and is one of my favorite expression of the grape from what will be remembered as a challenging year with summer heat spikes. The Cascina Penna-Currado 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco Lago is also a terrific value that offers the bright flavors and plump blueberry intensity you want when pairing with your favorite pasta dish or a wood-oven flatbread. With 35 years of winemaking experience, vintners Elena Penna and Luca Currado knew exactly what style they wanted to achieve with this entry-level red. The inspiration is Beaujolais. Indeed, some whole-cluster fruit is used. The results are simple and fresh but not banal. The idea is to appeal to a new generation of young wine drinkers. \u003cstrong\u003e92 Pts, Drink 2024-2028 - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896240054465,"sku":"SK54907740","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/0BD568CE-42FF-4DA8-A890-8428FF0D130E.jpg?v=1771156133"},{"product_id":"te-mata-coleraine-cabernet-merlot-2023","title":"Te Mata Estate Coleraine Cabernet Merlot 2023 Hawke's Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe crowning expression of Te Mata Estate, a Hawke’s Bay icon founded in 1896, where more than a century of quiet mastery shapes New Zealand’s most revered reds. Sourced from mature vines rooted in gravel and clay, the wine opens with deep currents of blackcurrant, dark plum and violets, laced with cedar, graphite and gentle spice. On the palate it moves with grace and authority, layered and precise, its fine tannins and fresh acidity carrying a long, resonant finish. A wine of depth and restraint, it reflects both the enduring legacy of Te Mata and the classical soul of Hawke’s Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 Coleraine comprises 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. This cuvée is not made to a recipe, rather as a selection of the best from each vintage. In 2023, due to the weather induced by Cyclone Gabrielle, which landed in early February (the second or third), the strongest performer was the Cabernet Sauvignon due to bunch architecture, small berries, thick skins and, in this case, the low-vigor rootstocks and the chicory in between the rows. Te Mata invests heavily into research and development in the vineyards, which really assists in a vintage like 2023, which imposes challenges. The elevation in all aspects of this wine from the already tremendously impressive Awatea is significant. Here, the tannins have a finer grain, the fruit is more persistent and the package is far more integrated and seamless. With raspberry, iodine, crushed shells, nori, pressed flowers, new lead pencil, tobacco, bramble and cassis, it is magnificent. Raw cocoa and the gentle and subtle creep of game\/gristle\/blood and sweet marrow indicate its direction later in life. I love this wine. I think I write that every time I taste it. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. \u003cstrong\u003e98 Pts, Drink 2024-2043 - Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896252702913,"sku":"SK64090461","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/97835D5C-F0D3-468C-BFC7-88490F9F8864.jpg?v=1771155754"},{"product_id":"champagne-chavost-blanc-assemblage","title":"Champagne Chavost Blanc Assemblage Growers NV","description":"This grower Champagne emerges from north-facing clay-limestone vineyards where Chardonnay and Meunier grow side by side. Hand-harvested at perfect ripeness, the first-press juice ferments naturally with indigenous yeasts and bacteria, no additions, no interventions. Bottled unfiltered and completely undosed, it speaks purely of place: red fruit and candy sweetness on the nose give way to buttery, lactic complexity, while the palate unfolds with elegant structure and silky suppleness. Wild fermentation, minimal handling, maximum flavour. 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It comes from XiaoPu, the nomadic project founded in 2017 by winemaker Ian Dai Hongjing, whose work focuses on low-intervention expressions of site across some of China’s most dynamic vineyard regions, particularly Ningxia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eThe fruit is sourced from the rugged Doves Mountain area, where high altitude, intense sunlight and dramatic diurnal shifts shape wines of both concentration and freshness. Fermentation occurs with gentle skin contact, extracting texture, phenolic grip and aromatic nuance without overwhelming the wine’s natural balance. It is then matured in seasoned, neutral oak, allowing slow evolution and integration while preserving purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous amber hue. The aromatic profile is both vibrant and layered, with notes of grapefruit, kumquat and fresh apricot leading into more savoury and complex tones of bamboo salt, dried citrus peel, honeysuckle and oolong tea. Subtle oxidative hints and a delicate herbal edge add further intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eThe palate is supple yet energetic, with a fine tannic structure from the skins giving shape and tension. Bright, natural acidity drives the wine, carrying flavours of preserved citrus, stone fruit and gentle spice through a long, textured finish. 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Drawing from the domaine's most venerable parcels, this wine channels generations of Mortet family expertise into something truly compelling. Ripe red and black cherries mingle with forest floor whispers and a hint of spice, all wrapped in a finely woven structure that feels both powerful and poised. Bright acidity and polished tannins keep the wine dancing on your palate, while the aromatic intensity speaks to the age and character of those ancient vines. Drink it now for its vibrant charm, or tuck it away to watch it evolve into something even more magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep and layered, the 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Très Vieilles Vignes offers up aromas of cassis, dark berries, loamy soil and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, concentrated and youthfully structured palate framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a saline finish. \u003cstrong\u003e90-92 Pts - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49897685090497,"sku":"SK58743524","price":435.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/297862D7-21E3-43C2-BD9D-9E3D344B673A.jpg?v=1771146131"},{"product_id":"nicole-lamarche-grand-cru-clos-de-vougeot-2022","title":"Nicole Lamarche Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2022 Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine. 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Incredibly fine, slender and so balanced.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Anne Krebiehl MW, 96 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49897749446849,"sku":"SK10975500","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/EC76A5D3-A2DC-4004-80E2-58C9103F7E47.jpg?v=1771144144"},{"product_id":"santiago-ruiz-albarino-rias-baixas-o-rosal-2024","title":"Santiago Ruiz Albarino O Rosal 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:dbb33a6d-f567-4ff6-95bf-e086606e73a9-4\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:dbb33a6d-f567-4ff6-95bf-e086606e73a9-4\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:dbb33a6d-f567-4ff6-95bf-e086606e73a9-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"220c0f92-be94-4b49-b2cb-7be899509582\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eSantiago Ruiz Albariño O Rosal 2024 comes from Tomiño in the O Rosal subzone, the southernmost area of Rías Baixas along the river Miño, which forms the natural border with Portugal. This coastal position delivers a distinct microclimate: more sunshine and warmth than other parts of Rías Baixas, but still strongly moderated by Atlantic breezes and river airflow. The combination of granitic soils and cool night temperatures gives wines here both ripeness and a firm mineral spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eThe 2024 blend is led by an unusually high proportion of Albariño (81%), complemented by Loureiro, Treixadura, Caíño Blanco and a touch of Godello. Each variety is vinified separately under the direction of Luisa Freire, with lees ageing playing a central role in building texture, complexity and structure while preserving freshness and aromatic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eThe wine shows an expressive balance of ripe stone fruit and citrus drive, with juicy peach and orchard fruit layered over a saline, granitic framework. There’s a tactile, slightly spicy edge on the palate, supported by bright Atlantic acidity and a clean, mineral finish that keeps everything focused and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1407\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Albariño Rosa Ruiz is from O Rosal, Rías Baixas. This has a slightly ripe expression with soft peach and lime aromas. 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Dark fruit intensity black cherry, cassis, dark plum mingles with violet, forest floor, and whispered spice in an aromatic symphony. The palate thrills with silky power: finely woven tannins and vibrant acidity create tension and elegance in perfect measure, leading to a long, resonant finish that lingers beautifully. Born from limestone slopes and nurtured by 18th century family tradition, this wine embodies Pommard's bold character and Comte Armand's unwavering commitment to precision. A captivating expression of place, heritage, and timeless Burgundian soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"637\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49897801711809,"sku":"SK93402788","price":560.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/AD2C986F-9451-47A4-880E-E58B4C250D9B.jpg?v=1771143291"},{"product_id":"domaine-comte-georges-de-vogue-chambolle-musigny-2022","title":"Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Chambolle Musigny Pinot Noir 2022 Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Comte Georges de Vogue's 2022 Chambolle-Musigny flows from one of Burgundy's most cherished addresses, where generations of the de Vogue family have tended their vines with an almost reverent touch. This is a wine that whispers rather than shouts; red cherry and raspberry perfumed with rose petals, kissed by soft spice and the earthy soul of the vineyard. Sip it and you'll discover silky, fluid elegance: bright acidity dancing with supple tannins, leading to a juicy finish that begs for another glass. It's the kind of Pinot Noir that feels both effortless and deeply considered, approachable yet layered, playful yet poised. This is Chambolle-Musigny at its most enchanting; a wine that captures the village's legendary charm and the artistry of one of its finest custodians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"618\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Village includes the domaine's holdings in Fuées and Baudes, and it was bottled after a relatively short élevage. 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The 2022 is vibrant and silky fine tannins and lively acidity keep things fresh and alive, while the finish lingers with quiet elegance. This is Chianti made with care and clarity: pour it with pasta, share it with friends, let it remind you why this corner of Tuscany has been celebrated for generations. Refined without fuss, approachable without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, the Isole e Olena 2022 Chianti Classico has soft fruit and cherry with light spice and a hint of Tuscany rosemary or laurel leaf. I like the vibrant and lively quality of fruit in a vintage that also delivers ample ripeness. 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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. 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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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Crafted from Vermentino and Moscato Giallo with gentle skin contact and wild yeast fermentation, it is a wine driven by purity, texture and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplosive aromatics of jasmine, mandarin peel, apricot skin and fresh spring blossoms leap from the glass, layered with subtle spice and a delicate herbal edge. The palate is bright and beautifully textured, balancing juicy citrus and stone fruit with fine tannins, lively acidity and a refreshing mineral line that carries effortlessly through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayful yet deeply expressive, this is a wine that feels alive from the first sip. 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Sourced from approximately 40-year-old vines rooted across the highland Ardèche soils, the blend brings together a mosaic of galets roulés, sandy clay and limestone parcels, each contributing a different layer of texture and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eThe blend is composed of 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, co-fermented as is traditional at the estate to preserve harmony and integration from the outset. As Hélène Thibon’s father famously put it, “The earlier you consummate the marriage, the better the relationship”—a philosophy that underpins the wine’s seamless sense of cohesion. Fermentation and maturation take place in a combination of Stockinger foudres and cement vats, with the inclusion of ripe Syrah stems in this vintage adding an extra layer of freshness and aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eThe result is a wine that is both generous and finely tuned. 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You can feel that Adelaide Hills cool straight away. It’s bright, almost electric, but still soft and relaxed at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eTaras Ochota always made wines that felt honest, like they weren’t trying too hard. A bit rock and roll, but super precise. He worked all over the world before starting Ochota Barrels with Amber, and you can tell there’s confidence here. Nothing overdone. Just really well grown fruit and a light touch in the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eYou get that lemon zest and crisp apple first, then a bit of nectarine. There’s this flinty, mineral line that keeps it tight. No heavy oak, no butter. It’s more about tension and freshness. It feels alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eWhat I love is that it doesn’t shout. It just quietly builds in the glass. You take another sip and it makes more sense. 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This is another one that reflects Taras and Amber Ochota’s whole-hearted approach to making wine, low intervention, wild ferments, real attention to fruit and place. It is not trying to be something it is not. It is honest, juicy, fun and very drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1328\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you are looking for a Grenache that feels playful yet grounded, lively yet balanced, this is a great one. 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It’s the kind of Pinot that feels alive in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eOn the palate it’s light, elegant, and really easy to drink. The fruit is juicy, fresh, and bright, but there’s this subtle savoury layer underneath that gives it depth without being heavy. The tannins are soft and silky, and the acidity keeps it moving, every sip just bounces along and makes you want the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eWhat I love is how honest it feels. It’s not trying to be flashy. You can taste the cool Adelaide Hills, the care in the vineyard, and the gentle touch in the winery. 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The fruit is pure and precise, juicy red berries with a touch of black cherry, and there is this lovely savoury undertone that keeps it from feeling simple. The acidity has this beautiful lift that makes the wine feel alive, and the tannins are fine but there, giving structure and a satisfying grip without being aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eWhat stands out is how balanced it is. It feels like the vineyard is right there in the glass, cool climate freshness, that little earthiness, and a real sense of place. Gareth and Rainbo have such a light touch, letting the fruit and site speak without fuss. This feels thoughtful but not precious, expressive but still super drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1285\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt’s the sort of wine that makes you sit back and appreciate the details, that extra layer of spice or that gentle freshness on the finish. 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It’s subtle in the glass with a light blush and a slight, natural haze — the kind that tells you minimal handling, maximum personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eOn the nose it’s all pink grapefruit, guava and wild strawberries, with a little floral lift and a gentle herbal edge. Fresh and expressive, but not loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eThe palate is where it really wins. Juicy, bright and dangerously easy to drink. There’s citrus pith, red berries and that soft, slightly grippy texture that keeps it interesting, anchored by lively acidity that makes you go back for another sip before you know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eIt’s playful but not simple. Fresh but not thin. 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In the glass it is light to medium ruby, clear and glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eOn the nose there is fresh red cherries and cranberry with rose petal florals and a hint of forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eThe palate is lively and juicy with clean, bright acidity. Strawberry, raspberry and a touch of spice are carried on silky tannins with that signature Adelaide Hills freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eIt is elegant but easy-going, a wine with real presence and effortless Aussie character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"856\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eServe slightly chilled or at cool room temperature. 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