{"title":"THE UNICORNS: FINE \u0026 RARE ALLOCATIONS","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/The_Unicorns_Banner.jpg?v=1784362309\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThese legendary bottles represent the absolute pinnacle of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eglobal winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e, sourced from the most \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003erevered terroirs\u003c\/b\u003e on earth. From the sun-baked, ancient soils of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/b\u003e to the hallowed gravel banks of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"215\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/b\u003e and the rugged coastal hills of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"256\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/b\u003e, these estates produce allocations so incredibly limited that securing a bottle is a rare event. This is a gathering of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"391\"\u003efine wine\u003c\/b\u003e world's most celebrated names - estates like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"444\"\u003eVega Sicilia\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"458\"\u003eMouton Rothschild\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"481\"\u003eLaifite - \u003c\/b\u003ewhose reputations command attention long before the cork is ever pulled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhat binds these geographically diverse bottles together is an uncompromising, almost obsessive dedication to quality in the vineyard and the cellar. This often involves enforcing punishingly low yields to concentrate flavour, exhaustive hand-sorting of individual berries, and extended ageing regimes in the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"309\"\u003efinest oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e available. These rigorous, uncompromising standards mean that in some exceptional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"410\"\u003evintages\u003c\/b\u003e, only a handful of cases will ever reach the UK. It is this extraordinary level of craftsmanship, paired with immense global demand, that elevates these wines into highly prized \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"597\"\u003ecollector's items\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBeyond their undeniable quality in the glass, many of these icons were born from sheer rebellion and bold vision. Estates like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eTignanello\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eSassicaia\u003c\/b\u003e famously ignored strict, historical Italian regulations to pioneer the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"223\"\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/b\u003e movement, forever changing the global landscape of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"287\"\u003efine wine\u003c\/b\u003e. Meanwhile, trailblazers such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"330\"\u003eStag's Leap\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"346\"\u003eRidge\u003c\/b\u003e shocked the established French elite at the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"396\"\u003e1976 Judgement of Paris\u003c\/b\u003e, decisively proving that newer vineyards could outclass centuries-old European estates. Every bottle in this collection holds a pivotal, triumphant chapter of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"579\"\u003ewine history\u003c\/b\u003e just waiting to be uncorked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBecause we offer these exceptional allocations by the single bottle, they present a brilliant opportunity for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003emilestone gifting\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether you are searching for an unforgettable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003e50th birthday present\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003esilver anniversary\u003c\/b\u003e showstopper, or simply securing a monumental pour to mark a significant life event, these bottles deliver unparalleled prestige. This is your opportunity to secure the historical heavyweights and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"416\"\u003ecult wine favourites\u003c\/b\u003e that command attention long before the cork is ever pulled.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"williams-selyem-westside-road-neighbors-pinot-noir","title":"Williams Selyem Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Williams Selyem Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir is sourced from neighbouring vineyards along Westside Road: Allen, Bacigalupi, Bucher, Flax, Rochioli Riverblock, and the Williams Selyem Estate. The signature pencil lead and mineral-like complexion are very forward, owing to the rocky, gravelly soils on the hillsides of Westside Road. In addition to the brightness of the fruit, there is a meaty quality which the Pommard clone often brings to this cuvée. Refreshing flavours of Bing cherry and raspberry cling to the palate with tenacity. The mid-palate is subtly smoky and earthy with a touch of tamarind that adds to the complexity. The tannins are robust and compact but incredibly polished all the way to the mineral finish. 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The selected grapes are then placed in plastic plateaux and are left to rest for 90 days in large open rooms, where an innovative ventilation system helps maintain an elevated and thorough air flow to dry the grapes. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 28°, which are equipped with a sophisticated computerised system which allows for automated punching for a period of around 15 days, including the final maceration which takes two days. After decantation in the middle of January, the Amarone, which still contains some residual sugar, is placed into new barriques, where it begins a slow fermentation process which will last for a further 18 months. The total amount of time that it remains in the barriques is 36 months. The final varietal composition of the wine is Corvina (60%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina (10%) and Oseleta (10%). Subtle aromatic hints, that range from black cherry, blueberry to chocolate, anticipate the opulent expression of mature fruit that flows into the mouth with inadvertent persistence. Nuances of truffle, tobacco and new leather wrap around the finish. 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Although Don Alfonso never saw the finished wine, he is remembered with every bottle of Viñedo Chadwick. Since its inaugural release Viñedo Chadwick has consistently received the highest praise and recognition throughout its entire history, including being Robert Parker’s highest-rated Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile for five consecutive vintages. The wine is matured for 22 months in French oak barrels (80% new, 10% used) and Stockinger foudres. On the nose subtle aromas of forest floor give way to a concentrated blend of fresh red fruit including raspberries, strawberries and red cherries, accompanied by hints of pastries, cloves, nuts and cedar. After a silky entry, the palate is dominated by fresh red fruit flavours that emerge with hints of tobacco and cassis. The complex flavours are pure and delineated. 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First planted in 1860, it was purchased by second-generation Paul Gotthard Henschke in 1891, but it was not until 1958 that winemaker Cyril Henschke made the first single-vineyard Shiraz from the grapes grown here. The red-brown earth over a deep silty loam has excellent moisture-holding capacity for these old, ungrafted, dry-grown vines, which sit at an altitude of 400 metres. Organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyard are supported with under vine mulching and permanent cover crops. Deep crimson with ruby hues. Enchanting aromas of black plum, Dutch cocoa, blackberry, blueberry and cassis, layered with evocative spice notes of star anise, nutmeg, crushed flowering herbs, sage oil and black peppercorn. A fine and elegant palate of complex spiced dark berries, violets and hints of cedar, with refined acidity carrying feathered, velvety tannins for a long and lingering, effortless finish. 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They accomplish this through a combination of natural, low-tech, hands-off winemaking techniques: keeping all grape varieties and all parcels separate, fermenting in small fermentors using only natural yeasts, and transferring the separate lots into air-dried American oak barrels to undergo full, natural malolactic fermentation. At many points along the way, they taste each lot and assess its individual qualities. This selection process is crucial to creating Monte Bello, a wine that consistently reflects the character of the vineyard and not the whim of the winemaker. Monte Bello has often been called America’s First Growth, as it is the finest domestic example of a classic Bordeaux blend in which Cabernet Sauvignon predominates. Exhaustive tasting of test blends during the assemblage process determines how much, if any, Merlot, Petit Verdot, or Cabernet Franc will be included in the finished wine. Each grape variety makes a contribution to the flavour and structure of the wine - with Cabernet Sauvignon often showing cassis and adding tannin, Merlot giving plum character and a bit of softness, Petit Verdot contributing dark colour and earthiness, and Cabernet Franc adding fragrance and a hint of spice. Each vintage is different, but year after year Monte Bello proves to be a consistently outstanding wine with great structure, complexity, and balance. And, in terms of age worthiness, it has been known to lay down for several decades with elegance and ease. Ridge 2019 Monte Bello is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (82%). Merlot (9%), Petit Verdot (8%) and Cabernet Franc (1%). During blind tasting, a record forty-one separate lots were assembled to create this vintage of Monte Bello. Structured and opulent, it will be enjoyable for the next twenty-five to thirty years. 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They keep Unico in the cellar until it has \"found itself,\" sometimes waiting ten years or more before they let a single cork be pulled. Unico, an assemblage of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a world-renowned icon and the flagship wine of Vega Sicilia. Of the almost 1,000 hectares that make up the Vega Sicilia estate, 210 are dedicated to the cultivation of vines, with nineteen different types of soil and fifty-five plots with very specific features. In the extraordinary management of these soils, the influence of the course of the River Duero and the passage of time have been crucial. Forty of these hectares are used to produce Unico, which is aged for a minimum of ten years between barrel and bottle, one of the longest ageing processes in the world. Both French and American oak are used, in new and used 225-litre barrels and 22,000-litre vats. 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The oval shape of the amphorae has been designed to adjust for the movement of the Earth, and the thermal range and atmospheric pressure, stimulating the wine into a continuous circular motion to achieve maximum expression. Being harmoniously positioned to create a Mandala, the light and shadow of day and night passed through the amphorae, in accordance with the cycles of each season, harnessing their energy. The amphorae were made by local craftspeople using techniques inherited from the generations who passed on their trade. Produced from clay extracted directly from the terroir at a depth of more than six metres, along with kaolinite, the micro-oxygenation imbues mineral notes, aromas and flavours of Millahue. Stonevik is a full-bodied blend imbued with tightly layered tannins giving a velvety texture and notes of blackberry, earthy notes, mushroom, graphite and herbal hints of sage. Delicious and long with chocolatey tones on the everlasting finish. 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This 2022 vintage displays the classic hallmarks of intense cassis, cedar box, and powerful Tuscan elegance. 1969 witnessed the debut of Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, a wine that at the time, broke away from the standard way of making Tuscan Wine and garnered international acclaim. The name \"Sassicaia\" meaning \"place of many stones,\" reflects the stony soil which it comes from, reminiscent of the Médoc region in France. Since its inception Sassicaia has become recognised as one of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Notably, Tenuta San Guido made history by being the first single wine to be granted its own Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status. The wines of Tenuta San Guido are celebrated for their intense notes of cassis, coupled with a cedary elegance, and are renowned for their extraordinary power and length. This combination of factors has solidified Tenuta San Guido's position as a pinnacle of quality and prestige in the world of fine wine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc the wine was placed in French oak barriques and a small part in American oak, where it was aged for a period between 20 and 25 months. [#intro]An iconic, Super-Tuscan red, recognised as one of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Guido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54969525305725,"sku":"A22SASSICAIA","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/SassicaiaBottle.jpg?v=1733903653"},{"product_id":"le-petit-mouton-de-mouton-rothschild","title":"Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced from an exceptional terroir, Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild is the second wine of Château Mouton Rothschild. The first vintage of this wine, 1993, was called Le Second Vin de Mouton Rothschild, but it has borne its definitive name (which has a family connotation, Petit Mouton being the name of Baroness Philippine's residence in the heart of the estrate) since the following year, 1994. Made with grapes from selected younger vines in the illustrious First Growth vineyard, it is harvested, vinified and bottled with the same scrupulous attention to detail. In order to link the second wine more closely with its famous elder, illustrated by great artists since 1945, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild has chosen a label for Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild inspired by a drawing by the famous poster artist Jean Carlu. A varietal mix of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (24%) and Cabernet Franc (8%)The 2010 Petit Mouton reveals a rich and complex nose with red fruit and vanilla aromas with hints of cocoa. The attack is immediately round and elegant. On the palate, forward, tightly-knit tannins provide a framework for deep, ripe fruit flavours that mingle harmoniously with roasted notes. The finish is flavoursome on fruit and vanilla notes. 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Silky and fresh on the palate, with notes of brown tobacco, dark chocolate, coffee, blackberry, blackcurrant and leather. The tannins are fine, elegant and well integrated. Quintessential Saint Estèphe ready for drinking. [#intro]Quintessential Saint Estèphe claret from 2éme Grand Cru Classé Château Montrose...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55832314184061,"sku":"A98CHATEAUMONTROSE","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Montrose98BT.jpg?v=1745352243"},{"product_id":"carruades-de-lafite-rothschild","title":"Carruades de Lafite 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarruades de Lafite, adopted as the name of Château Lafite Rothschild’s second wine, was initially called “Moulin des Carruades” before the 1980’s. The origin of the name comes from the Carruades plateau, a group of plots adjacent to the chateau’s best vineyards, purchased in 1845 by Château Lafite. Carruades de Lafite is made according to the traditional Bordeaux method. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted in wooden, concrete and stainless steel vats. Gentle pumping-over helps to ensure a soft extraction and is carried out according to the specific characteristics of each tank. Total maceration time lasts for about 20 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wines are transferred into French oak barrels made by the Tonnelleries des Domaines in Pauillac for a period of 18 months approximately. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Merlot (42%), Cabernet Franc (5%) and Petit Verdot (2%) grapes the Carruades de Lafite opens with a wonderful floral bouquet alongside notes of ripe fruit, blackcurrants, cedar, and spices. This is a dense, rich wine with very refined, well-integrated tannins and excellent length. 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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. The Eye’s forceful protective deeds were celebrated alongside its nurturing life giving gifts to Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRESS REVIEW:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 19.5\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"I was privileged to be the first person in the UK to taste the 2016 vintage of The Eye of Rã and a preview of the 2018 vintage of Ben Glaetzer’s extraordinary creation.  I imagine this super-luxe cuvée will make it to the UK following the inaugural, stellar 2016, and when it does, I can assure you this is an even more expressive wine. I tasted 2018 The Eye of Rã the same week I tasted the 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti releases, Spottswoode’s as yet unreleased 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, and on the same day that I tasted 2020 Ornellaia – all wines with immense scores in my notes and, of course, all world-class creations. 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":"penfolds-grange","title":"Penfolds Grange 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original and most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Crafted utilising fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between the Shiraz grape and the soils and climates of South Australia. A deep, crimson red with a dense ruby core. Immediately engaging, with wafts of nutmeg and ginger amongst notes of blueberry and blackcurrant and a background of well-seasoned savoury oak. The fruit gains in the glass with aeration, when more subtle perfume and chestnut complexities emerge. Complex fruit and spice flavours sit against a finely focused backdrop of firm but rounded tannins. 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This bottling displays the high quality expected from the only Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Classification, offering intense clarity in its fruit and an almost crystalline expression of the Noble Rot. On the nose a bouquet of lime zest, green mango, and passion fruit, overlaid with the signature Noble Rot notes of saffron and crème brûlée. The palate is precise and impeccably balanced. The sweetness is immediately countered by a thrilling surge of fresh, powerful acidity, leading to flavours of candied ginger, citrus peel, and intense minerality. The finish is extremely long, focused, and refreshing, promising decades of development. The 2013 is already showing beautifully but has the capacity to age for 25–30+ years. If opening now, serve chilled alongside blue cheese like Roquefort, or simply enjoy it on its own as the grand finale to a meal. 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This is a deep, structured, and profoundly dry Rosé with a luminous salmon-pink hue. On the nose expect complex aromas of redcurrant, wild strawberry, raspberry, citrus peel, and a distinct mineral\/chalky undertone. The palate is powerful and structured, with a mouth-filling texture and a wonderful balance of ripe red fruit, sharp acidity, and a bone-dry, persistent finish. 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Due to its incredible concentration, this wine is legally classified as an extraordinary natural product rather than a standard wine, with an alcohol content of just 2.5% and a residual sugar level of 530 grammes per litre. Eszencia is only possible thanks to the unique microclimate of the Tokaj region, which encourages noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This fungus dehydrates the grapes, concentrating the sugars, acids, and flavours into tiny, shrivelled berries. The berries are collected individually, sometimes one by one, over several passes through the vineyard. The berries are collected into large tubs, and the Eszencia is the precious liquid that slowly seeps out under the pressure of the grapes' own weight, without any mechanical pressing. It is then aged for years in the deep, dark cellars of Oremus, developing its profound complexity. The 2010 Eszencia is liquid history. It is characterised by unbelievable depth, balanced by searing acidity that ensures freshness. Deep, luminous burnished gold in colour the nose offers a complex tapestry of mandarin peel, honey, apricot jam, saffron, passion fruit, and hints of tobacco. On the palate the texture is rich and syrupy, yet the high acidity cuts through the sweetness, providing energy and lift. The finish is virtually endless, leaving notes of dried mango, tea, and caramel. Eszencia is famous for its immense ageing potential, often lasting for decades, if not centuries. [#intro]A legendary rarity, Eszencia is nature's gift, a transcendent nectar of immense complexity \u0026amp; longevity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokaj Oremus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57509410242941,"sku":"A10OREMUSESZENCIA","price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Eszencia.jpg?v=1765134516"},{"product_id":"tinto-pesquera-janus-gran-reserva","title":"Tinto Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva 2018","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThere are very few bottles in the world of Spanish wine that command as much respect as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eTinto Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva\u003c\/b\u003e. 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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Today, the winery continues to craft this same world-class style, focusing entirely on a wine that is crisp, bright, and incredibly refreshing. To achieve this, the wine spends ten months ageing in classic French oak barrels to add a smooth, luxurious texture, but the winemaking team carefully stop any heavy, buttery flavours from developing. The result in each glass is an instant hit of crunchy green apple, juicy pear, and fresh lemon zest. These lively orchard flavours are perfectly balanced by that smooth, elegant barrel texture before leading into a completely clean, bone-dry finish. This historic freshness makes it a fantastic partner for a classic roast chicken dinner, grilled sea bass, or garlic butter prawns. It is a straightforward, beautifully balanced white wine that lets you pour a genuine piece of history straight into your glass. [#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe legendary, crisp Napa white wine that famously outclassed France's finest bottles in Paris...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Montelena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58340270178685,"sku":"A22MONTELENACHARDONNAY","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/ChateauMontelenaChardonnayBt.jpg?v=1782978962"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Unicorns.jpg?v=1784360392","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/rare-and-fine-wines.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}