{"title":"NORTHERN RHÔNE","description":"\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_c24bf1cf-526f-45ac-9845-92d50c16cd78.jpg?v=1533020271\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_abf0835f54f6c7a3-39\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Northern Rhône has a continental climate with harsh \u003cspan class=\"citation-907\"\u003ewinters but warm summers. Its climate is influenced by the mistral wind, which brings colder air from the Massif Central. Consequently, the Northern Rhône is somewhat cooler than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-906 citation-907\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-905 citation-906 citation-907\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-904 citation-905 citation-906 citation-907 citation-end-907\"\u003ethe Southern Rhône, which means that the mix of planted grape varieties and wine styles are slight\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-904 citation-905 citation-906 citation-end-906\"\u003ely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-904 citation-905 citation-906 citation-end-906\"\u003e\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-904 citation-905 citation-end-905\"\u003e\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-904 citation-end-904\"\u003e\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-901\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-901 citation-902\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-901 citation-902 citation-903\"\u003eThe wines of the Northern Rhône are dominated by the ink-black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"63\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-901 citation-902 citation-903\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-901 citation-902 citation-903 citation-end-903\"\u003e grape and it is the only red grape variety permit\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-901 citation-902 citation-end-902\"\u003eted in red AOC wines from the northern Rhône. For wines bearing the Cornas AOC designation, Syrah must be used exc\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-901 citation-end-901\"\u003elusively, whereas other red wines from the northern Rhône sub-region may be blended with white wine grapes, these generally are e\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003either \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"367\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eViognier\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"380\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eMarsanne\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"393\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eRoussanne\u003c\/b\u003e, depending \u003cspan class=\"citation-899\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899 citation-900\"\u003eon the appellation. However, while this is allowed by the AOC rules, blending with white grapes is only widely practiced in the production of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"556\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899 citation-900\"\u003eCôte-Rôtie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899 citation-900\"\u003e. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"572\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899 citation-900\"\u003eViognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899 citation-900 citation-end-900\"\u003e grape by itself is used for white wines from Condrieu and Château-Grille\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"8\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899\"\u003et. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"656\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899\"\u003eMarsanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"669\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899\"\u003eRoussanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-899 citation-end-899\"\u003e are in turn used for \u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"9\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ethe whites from Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Saint-Péray. Northern Rhône reds are often identified by their signature aromas of green olive and smoky bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAt \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"3\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eHic! Wine Merchants\u003c\/b\u003e, we invite you to explore the diverse brilliance of this narrow, steep valley through our four specialized collections. For those seeking fresh, juicy, and accessible everyday Northern Syrah, our primary engine room can be uncovered in \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"259\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eCrozes-Hermitage\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. If you are looking to explore elegant, stony reds and crisp, mineral-driven whites that offer exceptional independent value, look no further than our \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"427\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eSaint-Joseph\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e range. For special occasions and cellar collectors, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"492\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eThe Northern Icons\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e tier showcases the absolute peak of red wine luxury, contrasting the fragrant elegance of Côte-Rôtie, the pure muscular power of Cornas, and the historic majesty of Hermitage. Finally, white wine lovers can head straight to our dedicated \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"749\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eNorthern Rhône Whites\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e destination, featuring luxurious, aromatic Viognier alongside beautifully textured Marsanne and Roussanne blends that pair effortlessly with fine food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-courbis-les-eygats-cornas-red-wine","title":"Domaine Courbis Les Eygats Cornas 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Courbis Cornas Les Eygats is a stunning red wine. Made from 100% Syrah the wine was part fermented in vats (50%) and French oak barrels (50%) of which 25% were new and bottled after 18 months ageing in oak. Notes of red fruit and Morello cherry are complemented by elegant oaked spice. This classic Cornas has a round and textured palate enveloped in luscious deep black cherry flavours, with subtle spice and delicate oak notes. A wine of great finesse with a long, exquisite finish.[#intro]An opulent and complex Syrah with intense flavours of black fruits, liquorice and wild herbs...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Courbis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17475249995834,"sku":"A21COURBISCLE-1","price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Cornas_Les_Eygats.jpg?v=1538412896"},{"product_id":"ferraton-pere-et-fils-saint-joseph-la-source-rouge","title":"Ferraton Père et Fils Saint Joseph La Source Rouge 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ferraton Père \u0026amp; Fils Saint Joseph La Source Rouge is a pure Syrah red wine sourced from the foothills of the Massif Central on the right bank of the Rhône river. Partly aged in oak barrels for 12 months this wine is an intense ruby red in colour displaying aromas of small black berries (black currant, black berry), violet and a hint of liquorice. The palate has a soft attack, with aromas of red fruits. The back bone of the wine is its minerality and the finish is long and spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ferraton Père et Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23750259245114,"sku":"A18FERRATONSJLSR-1","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Saint_Joseph_La_Source.jpg?v=1569768452"},{"product_id":"ferraton-pere-et-fils-crozes-hermitage-les-picheres","title":"Ferraton Père et Fils Crozes Hermitage Les Pichères 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ferraton Père \u0026amp; Fils Crozes Hermitage Les Pichères is an organic red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes produced biodynamically from south facing vineyards in the village of Beaumont Monteux. Aged in barrels for up to 10 months and then a further 6 months in concrete tanks this Crozes Hermitage is a wonderful bright, deep ruby red in colour. The aromas are bold and open displaying notes of small very ripe red fruits. The palate is rich and long lasting with red berry jam flavours to the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ferraton Père et Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23750272712762,"sku":"A20FERRATONCHLP-1","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Crozes_Hermitage_Les_Picheres.jpg?v=1569769506"},{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-petite-ruche-crozes-hermitage-rouge","title":"M. Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage Petite Ruche Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrozes-Hermitage is the largest appellation in the Northern Rhône, making red wines from Syrah, although up to 15% Marsanne or Roussanne is permitted in red wines. The Petite Ruche Crozes-Hermitage Rouge is 100% Syrah harvested from rocky terraces which gives the fruit a distinct roundness and finesse. 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