{"title":"Father's Day Wine \u0026 Spirits Gift Guide","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hic-guide-container h2 {\n    position: relative;\n    margin-top: 60px; \/* Adds space above so the line clears the previous section's link *\/\n    margin-bottom: 30px; \/* Ensures space below the header *\/\n  }\n\n  \/* The New Top Line *\/\n  .hic-guide-container h2::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    top: -15px; \/* Distance between the text and the top line *\/\n    height: 2px; \/* Line thickness *\/\n    background-color: #4b0021; \/* Hic! Syrah *\/\n    width: 100vw; \n    left: calc(-50vw + 50%);\n  }\n\n  \/* The Bottom Line *\/\n  .hic-guide-container h2::after {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    bottom: -15px; \/* Distance between the text and the bottom line *\/\n    height: 2px; \/* Line thickness *\/\n    background-color: #4b0021; \/* Hic! Syrah *\/\n    width: 100vw; \n    left: calc(-50vw + 50%);\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hic-guide-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hic-guide-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Father's Day Collection Banner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Father_s_Day_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1777383831\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eExtraordinary Pours \u0026amp; Timeless Accessories\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"hic-intro-text\"\u003eFather’s Day is the perfect occasion to step away from the ordinary and celebrate with something truly exceptional. Whether you are looking to mark the day with a milestone bottle to share together, or searching for a timeless addition to his personal cellar, our expert guide brings together the absolute pinnacle of fine wine, rare spirits, and precision accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Master Distiller's Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor the father who appreciates the quiet complexity of a truly great dram, this collection represents the finest in Scottish distilling. Here, you will find extraordinary, age-statement single malts and rare, highly sought-after releases. These are the spectacular, milestone bottles - like the magnificent 25-Year-Old expressions - that are designed to be slowly savoured and remembered long after the glass is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"hic-category\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/whisky-whiskey-and-whiskies\" class=\"hic-btn\"\u003eEXPLORE SINGLE MALTS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cellar Additions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf his passion lies in the vineyard, an exceptional bottle of wine is an unforgettable gesture. We have assembled a selection of classic, cellar-worthy fine wines, ranging from robust, complex Bordeaux and top-tier Rioja to the absolute elegance of prestige Champagne. These are spectacular bottles that command attention at the Sunday dining table or serve as a brilliant investment to lay down and mature for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"hic-category\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/fine-and-rare-wines\" class=\"hic-btn\"\u003eEXPLORE FINE WINES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of the Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOpening a great bottle should be an experience in itself. L’Atelier du Vin produces the most meticulously engineered, mechanically beautiful wine accessories in the world. From precision lever corkscrews to elegant preservation systems, these are not just functional tools; they are functional works of art. A magnificent standalone gift for the gadget-appreciating wine lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"hic-category\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/latelier-du-vin-france\" class=\"hic-btn\"\u003eEXPLORE L'ATELIER DU VIN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAn extraordinary liquid demands an extraordinary glass. The right shape and weight fundamentally change the tasting experience. Our glassware selection is uncompromisingly focused on the absolute best in the industry, featuring the beautifully versatile, ultra-fine creations from Jancis Robinson alongside the legendary Conterno Sensory glasses. Pairing a bottle with a mouth-blown crystal decanter or a set of these masterfully crafted glasses elevates a great gift into an unforgettable one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"hic-category\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/jancis-robinson-x-richard-brendon-glassware\" class=\"hic-btn\"\u003eEXPLORE GLASSWARE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connoisseur's Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFirst impressions matter, especially when gifting prestige bottles. To ensure your gift arrives looking as spectacular as the liquid inside, explore our bespoke presentation options. From classic, dark wood gift boxing to elegant lifestyle sets, we can help you create the complete, premium experience from the moment it is handed over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"hic-category\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/gift-boxed-wines-champagne\" class=\"hic-btn\"\u003eEXPLORE GIFTING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-barton-2eme-cru-classe-saint-julien","title":"Château Léoville Barton 2ème Cru Classé 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Château Léoville Barton Grand Vin is a second growth cru classé from the Saint Julien appellation of Bordeaux. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Merlot (15%) and Cabernet Franc (5%), the wine is aged for between 16 and 18 months in French oak barrels of which 60% are brand new. Still quite closed but showing great promise of both fresh and preserved fruits. 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Johnny and the team allow an extended period of fermentation in lagares to limit the amount of brandy required in fortification which lends itself to a drier style of port. The young port spent its first winter in the Douro and then was transported in the early spring to our Churchill's ageing lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto). Here it matured in seasoned oak vats for one year, at which point the decision was made that the wine was of such quality to declare a Vintage Year. At this point, they were bottled and stored in their cellars. Churchill’s 1997 is a Vintage Port wine in the classic style; not as ripe as the 1994 but with a concentration of fresher “greener” fruit. It has what we call in the trade a “steel girder”; i.e. a good tannin structure which binds and balances the fruit and ensures good ageing potential. The Churchill's 1997 Vintage Port will age beautifully in bottle for 50+ years if stored correctly. Approachable at 15-20 years old from 2012-2017 its peak drinking will be at 30-40 years of age from 2027-2037. To serve stand the bottle upright for a few hours before decanting. 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Born from a simple, defiant idea, this range challenges traditional dining rules by operating on a single ethos: you only need one perfect wine glass. As the definitive, \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Glassware\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, every piece is meticulously engineered to offer the ultimate tasting experience for every single wine style - from bone-dry \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egrower Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e to robust \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003evintage Port.\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature stem features a perfectly proportioned, tulip-shaped bowl and an ultra-fine rim that maximises aromatic expression. Mouth-blown by master craftspeople using gossamer-thin, lead-free finest crystal, these pieces feel as light as air on the table. However, their delicate nature must not be mistaken for fragility; they are remarkably strong, built for regular use, and completely dishwasher safe. 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Working with his engineer son Gabrielle, Roberto Conterno designed the Sensory Glass to engage all five senses. The glasses are virtually weightless. The bowl has a wide base for maximum exposure of the wine’s surface to air, funnelled through a beautifully curved narrowing to a subtle widening at the rim for full expression of aromatics. The 147-year-old firm of Schott Zwiesel hand-crafts each glass to his exacting requirements. Many believe that Roberto Conterno's Sensory Glass is the greatest wine glass yet designed. It's also the most versatile, with one stem transforming not only red wines, but also whites and Champagnes. Whatever your wines of choice, the Sensory Glass will elevate the experience, making every wine texturally more seductive and aromatically more intense. 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This wine was known as 'The Grandfather' due to the age of the oldest Tawny in the blend. With each vintage, varietal batches are selected for the Grandfather rare Tawny . These batches are individually aged in seasoned old oak casks before being blended together at 14 years of age. This blend is then introduced into the ‘Grandfather Solera’. This Solera consists of six stages that are designed to fully integrate all components offering consistency and freshness with a final minimum average blended age of 20 years. As Grandfather is matured utilising a Solera system all vintages introduced into the system are retained forever. This system of maturation ensures freshness, consistency of quality and style is sustained over the decades. The Solera currently contains vintages from 1960 to 2004. Including some 44 individual vintages in the Solera is testament to the complexity and age yet also highlights the importance of freshness and fruit. As Grandfather is produced using a Solera system it will always retain every variety used over the years, albeit in small amounts. Of the some 13 varieties identified the major varieties which form the backbone of the blend are Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Cabernet Sauvignon. Expect elegant notes of raisin-packed fruitcake, nutty praline, crème brûlée, oxidised Oloroso Sherry, walnut baklava and liquorice all sorts. Beautifully presented in an exquisite gift box featuring a Penfolds stopper and certificate of authenticity, Grandfather Rare Tawny is a highly coveted gift for life’s special milestones.[#intro]Grandfather Rare Tawny is a highly coveted gift perfect for life's special milestones...[\/intro] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40374970122307,"sku":"PENFOLDSGRANDFATHER20","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GrandfatherTawnyBt.jpg?v=1674132357"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-s-a-gran-reserva-890-seleccion-especial-2010","title":"La Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe La Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial is the flagship wine of La Rioja Alta S.A. 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Attending the lunch was the beautiful Odette Pol Roger as well as the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, with whom she struck up an instant rapport. A friendship was born which continued until Churchill’s death, creating links between the Pol Roger and Churchill families which are still as strong to this day. The pressures of his post sadly prevented Churchill from ever paying a visit to 44 Avenue de Champagne, the home of Champagne Pol Roger, but he nonetheless proclaimed it “the most drinkable address in the world”. As recompense for breaking his promise to visit he sent Odette a copy of his Memoirs inscribed “Cuvée de Réserve, mise en bouteille au Chateau de Chartwell”. He even named one of his racehorses “Pol Roger” and the filly strode to victory at Kempton Park in 1953, Coronation Year. The 21st vintage of the Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is an alluring mid-yellow-gold with a fine stream of bubbles, both characteristics of the length of time this wine has spent in the famously cool Pol Roger cellars. The nose opens with notes of spices and pepper. A good intensity of black fruit follows, showing the fine concentration and density of the wine. The complexity is obvious: a bouquet of dried fruit and hazelnut overlayed with notes of exotic fruits. The aromas are particularly open and impressive. On the palate, candied fruit notes accompany hints of pastries, brioche and cocoa, broad and mouth-filling. Delightfully structured, the large proportion of Pinot Noir gives the roundness and gravity that one expects from this cuvée. Despite the wine’s relative youth, it is starting to show some smoky weight and good grip with broad, rich and long acidity. Full bodied and generous, the wine culminates with terrific length. Drink now or over the next 20 years. 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Tucked away in the beautiful Speyside region, they do things the traditional way, famously maturing their liquid almost exclusively in premium Spanish sherry oak. This spectacular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e25 Year Old single malt\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterpiece of patient maturation. Spending a full quarter of a century resting in the finest Oloroso sherry casks, the liquid has developed a remarkably deep, dark, and luxurious character. It is an absolute triumph of time and exceptional wood management. Pour a dram and the aroma immediately fills the room. It is beautifully complex, offering rich waves of dark chocolate, bitter orange marmalade, and toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, it is incredibly full-bodied and mouth-coating. Expect profound flavours of heavy fruitcake, dark roasted espresso, and sweet sherry, all leading into an intensely long, warming finish with a touch of dry oak spice. It is a phenomenal, unpeated whisky that demands to be savoured slowly after a spectacular dinner. 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The inside of each case is made of resistant and coloured technical leather. The L'Atelier du Vin Bilame Nomad contains the iconic twin blade corkscrew, an historical part of L’Atelier du Vin’s range since 1949 which extracts and leaves the cork intact, even those which are old and fragile. 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A feast for the eyes and the palate, the solid walnut wood base offers the perfect housing for the Soft Machine Crystal corkscrew, the Cork Opener, the Gard’ Vin On\/Off Metal and the Bubble Cork stopper. Each piece is unique and handmade. 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The fruit was hand harvested from low yielding vines aged up to 110 years old. At the winery each parcel was fermented separately in small open fermenters and gently hand plunged. The wine was then matured for 16 months in 100% new French oak hogsheads with natural malolactic fermentation continuing in oak during maturation. The fine grained French hogsheads were of the highest quality with tannin profiles selected to best express the flavours of the individual parcels. Inky, opaque purple in colour with herbal aromas that accent a core of dark berry fruit. On the palate polished tannins balance the dominant fruit. Blackberries are layered over red, with mocha, liquorice and fresh-cut cedar. In Egyptian mythology, The Eye of Rã was the powerful feminine counterpart to the sun god Ra. 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But more impressive, certainly to me, was the reaction from two South Australian members of the wine trade fraternity, neither of whom has any affiliation with Mr Glaetzer, who were both struck dumb by this wine.  They happened to be around on the day I opened this bottle, so I brought it along to a couple of meetings for them to taste. One was open-mouthed, performing goldfish impressions, while the other was almost moved to tears as it brought back memories that she described as the ‘essence of the Barossa’!   When a wine has this degree of deliciousness, extraordinary build quality, and perhaps most importantly, a massive emotional hook, it does its job perfectly. Made from the finest parcel of fruit in Ben’s Ebenezer vineyard, this is a wine that does not waver from its mission to graffiti Ben’s name on your palate with indelible Shiraz ink.  The volume of fruit is staggering, but its delivery is incredibly measured and even, and this is the trick.  Rã is not a monster wine but a monstrously long wine.  It is perfectly polished and amazingly spicy, with never-ending layers of fruit and immense class.  It is also drinking well, which is a surprise, but the 2018 vintage is generous with seamless fruit and unique allure.  I feel it will maintain its welcoming and rewarding attitude for two decades, so you are in no hurry to pop a cork!  While this icon wine has an iconic flavour, I must urge you to seek it out.  Imagine all of Ben’s experience and skill in just one bottle – Rã is it.\" \u003c\/em\u003e[#intro] Astounding power \u0026amp; complexity countered by exemplary elegance, the epitome of Barossa Shiraz...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glaetzer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57047035806077,"sku":"A18GLAETZEREYEOFRA","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/EyeofRaBT.jpg?v=1759158916"},{"product_id":"dalwhinnie-winter-gold-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Dalwhinnie Winter Gold Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis fascinating release completely breaks the rules of traditional single malt drinking. The liquid for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003eWinter's Gold\u003c\/b\u003e is distilled exclusively between the freezing months of October and March. Because the traditional copper cooling coils run so intensely cold during this period, the resulting spirit is exceptionally rich, heavy, and honeyed. To fully appreciate this distinct profile, it is designed to be served straight from the freezer. Pour a dram while the liquid is ice cold and thick like syrup. As the glass gently warms in your hand, the aromas and flavours beautifully unfold. Expect a brilliant journey of taste, starting with crisp green apples and subtle citrus, which slowly melts into warm golden syrup, sweet heather honey, and a comforting touch of gingerbread spice on the finish. It is a highly entertaining, interactive whisky that makes an absolutely unforgettable after-dinner talking point. 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These old Cabernet Sauvignon vines were originally head-trained at an extremely low density (2,100 plants\/ha), and today remain in a nearly free-standing trellis system, supported only by the minimal wires needed to hold the shoots. The granite soils, rich in quartz, offer excellent water retention and balanced drainage - making this small 1.96 hectare vineyard a true natural gem. It brings together conditions that are almost impossible to replicate in Chile and gives the wine a completely new profile for Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon. El Cabernet de Ránquil represents the culmination of a century of care and dedication by a family that has maintained this vineyard through generations, combined with the pioneering spirit and innovative vision of Viña Morandé. El Cabernet de Ránquil 2020 was crafted with deep respect for the land and the traditional winemaking practices of the Chilean countryside, using a thoughtful combination of both ancient and modern techniques. 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Produced by the renowned Alejandro Fernández estate in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/ribera-del-duero-wine-region-spain\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Explore wine from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eRibera del Duero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this is a legendary wine with a brilliant story and a truly unforgettable taste. It takes its name from Janus, the Roman god with two faces - one looking back to the past, and one looking forward to the future. The winemakers take this quite literally. Half of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/tempranillo-grape-variety\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy wines produced from the Tempranillo grape online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"182\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grapes are crushed by foot in a 16th-century stone press, strictly following traditions that are hundreds of years old. The other half is fermented using the absolute best of modern technology. When these two distinct batches are finally blended together and aged for three years in oak barrels, the result is nothing short of spectacular. Because of the intense effort and exact standards required, Janus Gran Reserva is only ever made in truly flawless years. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003e2018 vintage\u003c\/b\u003e provided perfect growing conditions, resulting in a powerhouse of a red wine. It is deeply complex, incredibly smooth, and packed with dark fruit, sweet spice, and a rich, velvety texture that coats the mouth. This is not an everyday bottle; it is a prestige pour designed to be decanted, savoured, and shared alongside a traditional Sunday roast or a brilliant, slow-cooked cut of beef. If you want to experience the absolute peak of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/wine-from-spain\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Spanish Red Wines Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"220\"\u003e red wine\u003c\/b\u003e, this is the benchmark. 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Before you even taste it, the presentation commands attention; the spirit is housed in a striking emerald green, Art Deco-inspired bottle designed by the legendary French glassmakers at Lalique. But the true genius of this liquid lies in the recipe. The distillers have taken a classic London Dry base of fourteen carefully chosen botanicals - including locally foraged Perthshire chamomile and sumac - and elevated it with a brilliant, highly unusual twist. They weave in a measure of The Glenturret's own single malt \"new make\" spirit. This addition of raw, unaged whisky spirit gives the gin an incredible texture. It grounds the bright, zesty notes of lime peel, grapefruit, and pink peppercorn with a deeply smooth, creamy maltiness. The juniper remains bold and commanding, but the finish is long, rich, and beautifully rounded. It is a gin built with a whisky maker's obsession for depth. 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