{"title":"Valentine’s Day Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our Valentine's Day Picks collection featuring romantic wines perfect for celebrating love. This curated selection offers elegant Champagne, luxurious reds, and special bottles ideal for intimate dinners and romantic occasions. Explore exceptional wines to make your Valentine's Day unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cristom-mount-jefferson-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Cristom Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022 Willamette Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA vibrant and elegant expression of Oregon Pinot Noir from the renowned Cristom Vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills. Sourced from estate and nearby vineyards and crafted with a portion of whole-cluster fermentation, it offers aromas of red cherry, cranberry and dried flowers, with subtle spice and fine tannins. Fresh, balanced and effortlessly drinkable, it captures Cristom’s refined, terroir-focused style while remaining approachable and charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir includes three-quarters estate fruit and one-quarter purchased fruit sourced from across the Eola-Amity Hills. Fifty-two percent whole clusters were used, and the wine was matured for 10 months in 22% new French oak. It has layered aromas of cranberry sauce, pomegranate, cardamom, forest floor and mushrooms. 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Produced from organically farmed vineyards on gravelly and sandy soils, the wine reflects a philosophy centred on terroir, balance and minimal cellar manipulation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eThe wine is overwhelmingly Merlot-based, sourced from vineyards managed according to organic and biodynamic principles. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is matured in concrete rather than oak, preserving purity of fruit and site expression. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with low sulphur, resulting in a style that feels authentic, vibrant and unforced. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eThe 2018 vintage offers generous aromas of plum, black cherry and old rose, layered with fresh herbs, earth, spice and subtle mineral notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied, combining rich dark fruit with freshness and structure. There is a savoury, stony character running through the wine, supported by fine tannins and a saline edge that brings energy and length to the finish. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eFar removed from heavily extracted modern Bordeaux, this is a more traditional and drinkable interpretation of Lalande-de-Pomerol, prioritising texture, perfume and balance over power. 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On the palate it is juicy and supple, driven by Barbera's natural freshness, with polished tannins, bright acidity and a clean, balanced finish that makes it both immediately appealing and deeply satisfying. This is a wine that rewards both immediate enjoyment and cellaring. The structure and balance suggest it will develop gracefully over the next five to seven years, though its approachable nature makes it equally compelling now. Pair with roasted meats, aged cheeses, or rich pasta dishes to fully appreciate its complexity. A benchmark expression of Barbera d'Alba that exemplifies why this region has earned its place among Italy's most serious wine-producing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896237170881,"sku":"SK84887496","price":84.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/0220C8AA-05B7-4974-91E0-66FB70EEF8B1.jpg?v=1771156264"},{"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. 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Sourced from selected vineyard sites with gravelly and clay soils, the 2023 vintage shows aromas of blackcurrant, dark plum, cassis and subtle spice, underpinned by cedar and graphite. On the palate it is elegant yet powerful, with layered fruit, fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, polished finish that reflects both the richness of Hawke’s Bay terroir and Te Mata’s century long commitment to precision and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 Awatea Cabernets Merlot comprises 52% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Aromatically, this wine is thrilling: dusty cassis, bramble, raspberry pip, blood\/iodine, sweet tobacco, raw cocoa, violet perfume, tarragon and fennel and a hint of hazelnut\/nutmeg. In the mouth, the wine is savory, structural, spicy and chewy, with a ductile splay of tannin that moves across the palate and through the finish. The palate speaks of structure and shape, while the fruit is mostly on the nose at this early stage. This will evolve beautifully in bottle over time, and as the bottle I am tasting here today was bottled four weeks ago, no doubt your bottle will look more polished and sleek. As it is, I love it, but I am sure I will like it more in time. It is a magnificent wine and a tremendous value. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under 44-millimeter Diam 10 cork (usually it's a 44-millimeter natural cork). 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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. This is Champagne the way nature intended.","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896281997505,"sku":"SK61449406","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/C14D44C8-DC73-418B-AD20-ADE6A1F09E8E.jpg?v=1771154880"},{"product_id":"saint-pierre-arbois-saint-pierre-2022","title":"Saint Pierre Arbois Pinot Noir 2022 Jura","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Saint-Pierre from Domaine de Saint Pierre is a Pinot Noir that carries the voice of Jura’s limestone soils with elegance and energy. 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Luscious yet poised on the palate, vibrant acidity and layered textures keep it from feeling heavy, while the finish unfolds with refined grace. This is Sauternes at its most sophisticated, a wine that transforms a quiet moment into something memorable, perfectly portioned for savouring without commitment. Two centuries of mastery in a glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"563\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 86% Sémillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2015 Rieussec reveals a bright, pale straw-gold color and is a little closed at this youthful stage, yet it offers wonderful purity and depth, featuring notes of lemon marmalade, orange blossoms, beeswax and acacia honey with hints of preserved kumquats and peach compote. 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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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