{"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":"envinate-benje-blanco-2024","title":"Envinate Benje Blanco 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant, terroir-driven white from Envínate, made from 100% Listán Blanco grown in old, high-altitude volcanic vineyards near Santiago del Teide on Tenerife. Fermented with native yeasts and aged on lees in a mix of concrete tanks and neutral oak, it shows fresh apple and pear, delicate florals and herbaceous touches, flowing into a juicy, lightly creamy palate with saline minerality and a subtle bitter-almond edge that mirrors the volcanic soils and Atlantic influence. Striking energy and a clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate — 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e (Luis Gutiérrez)\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025–2031\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A serious and stony palate, coming through as a very serious white well above what the price level might suggest... There was a step up in 2023, and there's another one in 2024.\" 18,500 bottles and 150 magnums produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49894374080705,"sku":"SK98010982","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Envinate_Benje_Blanco_2024.jpg?v=1784599253"},{"product_id":"envinate-benje-tinto-2024","title":"Envinate Benje Tinto 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lively, terroir-driven red from Envínate, made predominantly from Listán Prieto (around 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, aged exclusively in neutral 225-litre barrels. Floral and aromatic with wet basalt, dry rose petals, black pepper and gunpowder on the nose, leading to a medium-bodied palate with hyper-fine tannins, lively acidity and a saline, mineral finish. 12.5% alcohol. 14,500 bottles and 150 magnums produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate — 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e (Luis Gutiérrez)\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025–2031\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This has to be one of the best values from the whole of Spain, and this is one of the finest vintages.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49895828947137,"sku":"SK85417225","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Envinate_Benje_Tinto_2024.jpg?v=1784599126"},{"product_id":"envinate-lousas-vinas-de-aldea-2024","title":"Envinate Lousas 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pure, terroir-driven red from Envínate, made predominantly from Mencía with a field blend of indigenous varieties including Brancellao, Merenzao, Alicante, Grao Negro, Mouratón, Jerez, Godello and others, sourced from steep slate, gneiss and granite slopes above the Sil River in Ribeira Sacra. Fermented with native yeasts using 70–100% whole clusters in concrete or plastic bins, then matured for 11 months on lees in a mix of concrete and used barrels of 225 to 500 litres without racking. Perfumed and intoxicating, with dried rose petals, wild red fruit, floral lift, herbs and a flinty smokiness, leading to a juicy, finely textured palate with lively acidity and a savoury mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate — 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;\"\u003e(2023 vintage)\u003c\/span\u003e (Luis Gutiérrez)\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025–2032\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Stunning and incredibly priced.\" 31,150 bottles and 329 magnums produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49895843856577,"sku":"SK29200883","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Envinate_Lousas_2024.jpg?v=1785931616"},{"product_id":"sigalas-assyrtiko-santorini-2024","title":"Sigalas Assyrtiko 2024 Santorini","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom Domaine Sigalas, one of Santorini’s benchmark producers, founded in 1991 by Paris Sigalas and dedicated to preserving the island’s ancient viticultural heritage. Made from ungrafted Assyrtiko vines trained in the traditional kouloura baskets and grown on Santorini’s volcanic ash and pumice soils, the 2024 vintage shows aromas of citrus peel, lemon blossom and sea spray, underpinned by intense mineral clarity. On the palate it is taut and precise, with saline freshness, bright acidity and a long, stony finish that captures the raw volcanic character of Santorini and the purity for which Sigalas is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896242872513,"sku":"SK23990578","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Sigalas_Assyrtiko_2024_Santorini..jpg?v=1783559183"},{"product_id":"champagne-chavost-blanc-assemblage","title":"Champagne Chavost Blanc Assemblage NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eChavost is a small grower-producer based in the Marne, farming north-facing clay-limestone vineyards where Chardonnay and Meunier grow side by side. The estate works with minimal intervention from vineyard to cellar: hand-harvesting at full ripeness, first-press juice only, and fermentation with indigenous yeasts and bacteria without additions or adjustments. The result is Champagne that reflects its terroir rather than a house style, shaped by the character of the vintage and the particular qualities of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blanc Assemblage is bottled unfiltered and completely undosed, with zero dosage allowing the wine's natural structure and acidity to carry it. Red fruit, lactic complexity and a subtle buttery richness on the nose give way to a palate of real elegance and silky suppleness, with fine persistent bubbles and a long, mineral finish. A grower Champagne of genuine integrity, made without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896281997505,"sku":"SK61449406","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Champagne_Chavost_Blanc_Assemblage_NV.jpg?v=1783420129"},{"product_id":"xiaopu-tangerine-2024","title":"XiaoPu Tangerine Orange Skin Contact 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] 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:23afdaea-667d-401e-8261-0a472ac691b8-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" 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=\"450e9480-0ecd-4bad-a862-c6a40588f562\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" 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 w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eXiaoPu Tangerine 2024 is a distinctive Chinese orange wine crafted predominantly from Chardonnay, with small inclusions of aromatic varieties that add lift and complexity. 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. There’s a tactile quality here that feels both grounded and alive, reflecting the raw, windswept character of Ningxia’s landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1768\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUnfined, unfiltered and made with minimal intervention, XiaoPu Tangerine 2024 captures the exploratory spirit of modern Chinese natural winemaking — a wine that is as much about place and philosophy as it is about flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896287076545,"sku":"SK68537699","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/XiaoPu_Tangerine_Orange_Skin_Contact_2024..jpg?v=1783563436"},{"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. It is medium-bodied, with light, malic freshness and a moderate palate.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49897753837761,"sku":"SK27760822","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Santiago_Ruiz_Albarino_O_Rosal_2024..jpg?v=1783561113"},{"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. It is a celebration of family, place and the joy of wine, a sip that carries both warmth and spirit from the Beltons’ vineyard to your glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49959534100673,"sku":"SK93605714","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Gentle_Folk_Rainbow_Juice_Rose_Adelaide_Hills_2025.jpg?v=1783467842"},{"product_id":"2024","title":"Gentle Folk Syrah Adelaide Hills 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:e55300d2-2ed6-47cd-b577-81c146275344-23\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-48\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--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\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"046a5bd3-4fe0-4976-b846-eb1a5795c4e7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eIn the quiet hills of Adelaide Hills, the family run Gentle Folk vineyard comes alive under the care of Gareth and Rainbo Belton, with their children often underfoot, learning the rhythm of the vines and becoming part of the story in every bottle. 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. It is a wine for good food, good company and long evenings, a glass that feels like a conversation and a celebration of family, place and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49959542882497,"sku":"SK70112752","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Gentle_Folk_Syrah_Adelaide_Hills_2024.jpg?v=1783424276"},{"product_id":"patrick-sullivan-chardonnay-2025","title":"Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatrick Sullivan is one of the most quietly compelling winemakers working in Australia today. Based in the Yarra Valley but sourcing from some of the country's most interesting sites, he brings a restrained, site-driven approach to every wine he makes. This Chardonnay comes from the Limestone Coast, where volcanic and limestone-rich soils give the fruit a distinct mineral tension and natural energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it is precise and focused. Lemon curd, white peach and a faint hazelnut note on the nose, with a subtle spice lift from careful handling. The palate is bright and linear, with lively acidity and a clean mineral core carrying through to a long, layered finish. There is nothing heavy or overworked here. 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This is a beauty. 12.3 percent alcohol, sealed under screw cap. \u003cstrong\u003e96 Pts, Erin Larkin - The Wine Advocate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eA benchmark of Australian Riesling from the elevated slopes of the Clare Valley, Polish Hill is a wine that lives in tension, coiled, electric and built as much for time as for now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eSourced from biodynamically farmed vines and bottled bone dry, the 2025 carries both power and finesse in equal measure, a vintage defined by pristine fruit and remarkable clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eThe nose is intensely fragrant yet precise, with lime zest, lemon blossom and kaffir lime layered with crushed slate and a faint floral lift. 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The 2019 vintage brings natural ripeness and breadth while maintaining clarity and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eVinification is carried out in a low-intervention style with parcel-based fermentation, followed by extended lees ageing in bottle to build texture and complexity. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration and finished with an extremely low dosage of 0.5 g\/L, effectively highlighting a Brut Nature style profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eThe nose is finely detailed, showing citrus zest, white flowers, green apple and stone fruit, layered with subtle brioche, almond and chalk-driven minerality. The palate is linear and precise, driven by high acidity, fine mousse and a strong saline backbone. 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The wine is incredibly light and delicate, almost giving the impression of having some direct-pressed juice in the blend — though there isn’t any. There are subtle notes of slightly underripe strawberries, and despite its lightness, it carries impressive length and finishes with a real sense of place and connection to its origins. Certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAlice Bouvot originally trained as a classical musician — a passion reflected in the name of her estate and several of her cuvées — before turning to wine. After formal training and travel to deepen her knowledge, she returned to the Jura, where she was born in Besançon, and in 2005 established Domaine de l’Octavin with her then partner, Charles Dagand. Following their separation, Alice continued running the estate on her own, gradually expanding it from around 2 hectares to approximately 6.5 hectares today, while continuing to plant more vineyards. 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Her energy and commitment remain remarkable: for her négoce projects — which can span from Roussillon and Provence in the south, to Alsace in the north and the Loire in the west — she and her team travel to harvest the grapes themselves and bring them back to Arbois for vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eFrom the Arbois lieu-dit En Curon, this Poulsard was harvested in September 2023, hand-destemmed, and macerated for 20 days before pressing. It was briefly aged in stainless steel prior to bottling. The wine is incredibly light and delicate, almost giving the impression of having some direct-pressed juice in the blend — though there isn’t any. There are subtle notes of slightly underripe strawberries, and despite its lightness, it carries impressive length and finishes with a real sense of place and connection to its origins. 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She vinifies almost every cuvée in fibreglass tanks, her preferred vessel because it gives nothing of itself to the wine (plus there are benefits in “sort of” being able to see through the tank).  There are no compromises – they are all “pur jus”. It is the way she began making wines with Charles and she has never veered from those principles, always making wines that she loves to drink rather than chasing wines which will appeal to a broad market.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50261372797121,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Alice_Bouvot_l_Octavin_Dora_Bella_2023.jpg?v=1783486701"},{"product_id":"alice-bouvot-loctavin-corvee-de-t-nv","title":"Alice Bouvot l'Octavin Corvées de T NV","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the renowned Arbois lieu-dit “Les Corvées” (2022-2023), this is Alice’s lighter expression of Trousseau, made in a style more suited to early drinking — although a bottle from 2011 recently showed it can age with surprising vitality. Whole bunches were macerated for two months prior to pressing. The wine was bottled in April 2024 and aged in tank. Certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eAlice Bouvot originally trained as a classical musician — a passion reflected in the name of her estate and several of her cuvées — before turning to wine. After formal training and travel to deepen her knowledge, she returned to the Jura, where she was born in Besançon, and in 2005 established Domaine de l’Octavin with her then partner, Charles Dagand. Following their separation, Alice continued running the estate on her own, gradually expanding it from around 2 hectares to approximately 6.5 hectares today, while continuing to plant more vineyards. 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Her energy and commitment remain remarkable: for her négoce projects — which can span from Roussillon and Provence in the south, to Alsace in the north and the Loire in the west — she and her team travel to harvest the grapes themselves and bring them back to Arbois for vinification.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlice’s own vines are closely spread around the outskirts of Arbois. She has plots in some of Arbois’s most famous vineyards including Les Corvées, En Curon, and La Mailloche. Because she doesn’t work in the appellation any more you will never specifically find these names on her wines but often she identifies the vineyard as part of the lot number. (Alice’s lot numbers are an incredibly useful source of information because they also often contain an abbreviation for the variety and\/or vintage as well.)  She has always worked organically and also practises biodynamic viticulture. 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