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Winemaker since 2014 is Alastair Rimmer whose impressive CV includes a viticulture degree at Stellenbosch University before experience at Overgaauw, Agusta and Vergelegen in South Africa, Spy Valley in NZ, Juan Gil in Jumilla, Diablo Grande in California, Belvidere Estate in South Australia, and finally as Head Winemaker at Darling Cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003e\nSweet ripe fruit and a clever dose of earthy spice. 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Made by Roberto Echeverria Jr. this 100% Carmenère comes from ungrafted vines (ie on their own root system) grown on clay, loam, and gravel soils in the Entre Cordilleras region of the Curicó Valley – a warm, central region which is fast building a big reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety:\u003cbr\u003e\n100% Carmenère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow Chile’s signature varietal, Carmenère is an old Bordeaux vine (now interestingly being re-planted there) and has plenty of black fruit and berry flavours, with notes of bell pepper and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVintage:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2022 growing season followed a cool, dry winter and spring, with a warm but not overly hot summer – in effect a fine and balanced season overall. 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Da Gama’s first expedition left Lisbon in July 1497 and followed the route pioneered by earlier explorers along the west coast of Africa, before heading into the open ocean and crossing the Equator to seek the South Atlantic westerlies that Bartolomeu Dias had discovered a decade earlier. For over three months da Gama and his crew sailed for more than 10,000 kilometres before they successfully made landfall on the African coast on 4 November. It was from here that they headed east to the Orient. The spices obtained from their expedition were all new to Europe and resulted in a commercial monopoly for the Portuguese for decades to come. But a century on, both the British and the Dutch challenged and eventually broke Portugal’s naval supremacy for the route around Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\nDa Gama never set out to colonise the Cape and neither is there evidence of him ever having populated the land with vines. 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This is from vineyards just outside the designated area – and so they have experimented with the new grape varieties of Caladoc and Marselan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety:\u003cbr\u003e\nGrenache, Syrah, Caladoc (Grenache\/Malbec crossing) and Marselan (Grenache\/Cabernet crossing); no oak maturation – the emphasis is on freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducer:\u003cbr\u003e\nAgent Thorman Hunt: “Damien and Florent Burle took over the running of the estate from their father in 2004. Florent manages the vineyards and Damien is responsible for the winemaking. Their style is rusticity at its best. 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The approach is remarkably simple and sees Elena making wine from a suite of beautiful old vineyards across that blessed curve that runs from the Barossa, up through the Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills and down into McLaren Vale.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003e\nRemarkably fresh and lively considering both the origin and the richness of fruit. 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They have always been innovators – the first to plant vines in Casablanca Valley; one of the first to revive interest in old vines in the heartlands of Maule and Itata; and to promote lesser-known varietals found there, like Carignan and Cinsault; early experimenters in high density vineyards and the use of larger oak barrels and concrete eggs; the first winery in Chile to be certified as fully ‘sustainable’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003e\nChile is too often categorised as cheap and cheerful, when in fact it is as capable as anywhere else of producing wines at all levels of quality. 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Winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz found inspiration in the history and legacy of the winery’s founders, the Konchosvilli family, whose cellars date back to 1737. The label references the bishop Petre Konchoshvili, a prominent religious and political figure of the 19th century, and honours the long-standing relationship between the family and the church – `koncho` means cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an average age of 30 years, the Saperavi vines behind Bedoba are planted in the renowned wine region of Kakheti, near the eastern border with Azerbaijan in the Kvareli and Kindzmarauli appellations along the Duruji River valley. The soils here are rich in black shale, and the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains provide altitudes of over 400 metres above sea level, bringing fresh acidity and soft tannins. Sustainable and organic practices are observed, as well as hand-harvesting and careful sorting of the dark-skinned and red-fleshed Saperavi grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small fraction of the fruit is fermented in whole bunches, and a selection of the grapes are left to dry naturally on the vines until November, ensuring a fine balance between the savoury and spicy elements of the grape. Stainless steel tanks and clay qvevri pots are used for fermentation, encapsulating the combination of innovation and tradition employed by Ksovreli and Fontannaz. Second and third fill American oak barrels as well as 5000L wooden vats are employed for ageing, before a further 12 months in bottle contributes to a seamless texture.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003e\nWines aged in amphorae, including much of the production of Georgia, used to be aggressively oxidative, with the savoury fruit characters swamped by dry tannins and awkward flavours. This example is typical of the modern style – really clean and bright, that savoury edge adding complexity – proving the huge potential of the Saperavi grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bottle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41339887943746,"sku":null,"price":18.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2342\/0738\/files\/WineBottles-ProductShots6143.jpg?v=1718810802"},{"product_id":"pulenta-cabernet-sauvignon-iii","title":"Pulenta, Cabernet Sauvignon III","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlcohol percentage:  14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArea:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 135 hectare estate is located in Alto Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. 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Aromatic and fresh, but with real richness, depth and a supple, creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bottle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41339888533570,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2342\/0738\/files\/WineBottles-ProductShots6145.jpg?v=1718806829"},{"product_id":"cherubino-cabernet-nebbiolo-uovo","title":"Cherubino, 'Uovo' Nebbiolo Cabernet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlcohol percentage: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety:\u003cbr\u003e81% Nebbiolo 19% Cabernet Sauvignon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer:\u003cbr\u003eCherubino is a modern-day producer established in 2005 by husband and wife team Larry and Edwina Cherubino – based in Margaret River in Western Australia. They have holdings in Margaret River, Great Southern, and Pemberton, and Larry oversees all the winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage:\u003cbr\u003ePart of their outward looking thinking and winemaking is to construct dynamic and innovative blends of grape varieties, rather than a solus varietal approach. None more so than in this intriguing blend of “Bordeaux meets Barolo” and two iconic black grapes Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in a clay cement ovoid tank – a giant “egg” in effect – the lees are continuously forced upward by an internal current resembling a vortex. This gives the wine voluptuousness, purity, and texture. There is no sulphur used throughout the winemaking, and only a very small amount at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variety is fermented separately before the component parts (Cabernet and Nebbiolo) are blended prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy now and over the next 2-3 years. 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Having developed a particular love (and following) for cool climate Syrah he took this as the foundation of his approach to winemaking from thereon – starting in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a basic start he shared winemaking facilities in both 2020 and 2021, whilst also using the Monterosso cellars in Stellenbosch and Oneric in Elgin to store wine in tank and barrel. The plan is to open an urban wine cellar in the Woodstock district of Cape Town’s southern suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a stylish take on the Northern Rhône style. Dry and savoury with silky tannins, bright blackberry fruit, and a touch of black olive. Lovely texture and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can enjoy now but can equally age for another 3-5 years. 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The name “Canace” comes from blending the initial syllables of the towns where the wineries are located – Canosa, in the hills north of Bari in the DOC Castel del Monte, and Acerenza in Basilicata. 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Good California Cab (and this tastes very good) is normally prohibitively, sometimes absurdly, expensive. This has the anticipated power, balanced by freshness and vigour, but at a fairly sensible price. 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First produced in 1999 the Mandrarossa label and philosophy is to produce the finest expression of indigenous grapes from top vineyard locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducer:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thinking and research were driven by President Giuseppe Bursi, consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini (who also consults for Bodega Garzón in Uruguay), soil specialist Pedro Parra, and head winemaker Mimmo de Gregorio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVintage:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Nero d’Avola comes from two vineyard sites – some 1.5 hectares in size in total – at 310 metres altitude on soils of chalk and clay. Grapes were hand harvested and fermented in concrete egg tanks before being aged in large French oak casks for 19 months. It was then rested in bottle for nearly another year before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull bodied, this wine is silky despite its power, with a rounded mouthfeel. A bold mix of black and blueberry fruit, a touch of savoury jam and chocolate – unctuous and individual!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bottle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41339889025090,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2342\/0738\/files\/IMGP6763.jpg?v=1728914290"},{"product_id":"alpha-zeta-amarone","title":"Alpha Zeta, Amarone","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlcohol percentage:  15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety:\u003cbr\u003e\n85% Corvina, 15% Rondinella and Corvinone, dried for 4 months so they lose 40% of their weight; then fermented in steel and matured in a mix of large old oak and French ‘barrique’ for 24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducer:\u003cbr\u003e\nMade by the co-operative of Valpantena, who control 700 hectares of vineyard, in conjunction with kiwi winemaker Matt Thomson, who also oversees the winemaking of the Tinpot Hut range in New Zealand (as well as consulting at St Clair, Delta and Craggy Range).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003e\nBig and powerful with plenty of dark fruit and smoke – classic Amarone style but at a sensible price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bottle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41339889516610,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2342\/0738\/files\/WineBottles-ProductShots6156.jpg?v=1718810837"},{"product_id":"fantini-edizione-22-cinque-autoctoni","title":"Fantini, Edizione 22 Cinque Autoctoni","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlcohol percentage:  14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArea:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Malvasia grapes for this wine were grown in the communes of Colonnella, Ortona, Sava and San Marzano in Puglia. 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This is a magnificent wine which maybe fits the expression “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bottle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41339889778754,"sku":null,"price":36.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2342\/0738\/files\/IMGP6764.jpg?v=1728909968"},{"product_id":"turley-wine-cellars-zinfandel-old-vines","title":"Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel 'Old Vines'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlcohol percentage:  15.2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety:\u003cbr\u003e\nZinfandel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducer:\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom their agent, Thorman Hunt:\u003cbr\u003e\n“Larry Turley and his winemakers Tegan Passalacqua and Karl Wicka continue to produce a fantastic range of wines from some of California’s oldest, head-pruned, dry-farmed Zinfandel vineyards. They have managed to persuade the owners of some of California’s finest old vineyards to let them take total control of viticulture; farming organically, reducing yields to extremely low levels and picking very late. Winemaking is totally unmanipulated, with very gentle extraction. 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The Barberini family who founded the estate can trace their roots in Chateauneuf du Pape back to the 1604. They were quite an established, or should I say famous family as far back as the 13th century. In fact, Maffeo Barberini became the Pope, using the name of Urbain VIII. Two of the nephews of Maffeo Barberini became Cardinals and moved to Avignon.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom there, through marriage and a dowry, what we know of today as Domaine de la Solitude was born. The estate took its name from the La Solitude lieu-dit, which is where much of their vineyards are planted.\u003cbr\u003e\nDomaine de la Solitude was one of the larger vineyards in the region by the mid to late 1800’s. At the time, the wine was produced and sold under the name of Vin de la Solitude.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe modern era for Domaine de la Solitude began in the 1970’s when a direct descendant through marriage, Pierre Lancon began managing the estate. 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There’s an ideal combination of cool, foggy mornings and sunny afternoons, together with gravelly clay soils which retain moisture and help the grapes ripen slowly. All this reins in the otherwise over-prolific Zinfandel vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety:\u003cbr\u003e\n74% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignan, 2% Mataro; aged for 14 months in American oak (20% new wood).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducer:\u003cbr\u003e\nPaul Draper’s Ridge Vineyards is one of the most respected winer operations in California. Lytton Springs has been fully owned by Ridge since 1991 and now has it’s own (very Eco) winery in the vineyard, where they also make a number of small batch bottling. 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The estate now totals 90 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVintage:\u003cbr\u003e\nA blend of 45% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, and 15% Rondinella, grapes were hand harvested during the last 2 weeks in September, then carefully selected grapes were laid flat in wooden crates and air dried for 5 months. In the process they lost about 40% in volume which is mainly water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, this process concentrates levels of sugar, tannins, and colour, as well as increasing the complexity of the juice. In the winter, the grapes were crushed, and the fermentation started with natural yeasts. The must was then transferred to 500 litre oak casks to finish fermentation. It was then matured in wood for a period of 25-30 months, prior to being bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite its intense flavour and power this is an amazingly elegant Amarone, with concentrated flavours of blueberries, blackberries, cherries, and a touch of liquorice, dark chocolate, and soft spice. The palate is rich, full bodied and complex, with beautiful balance and a long, elegant finish. The residual sugar is just 5.7g\/lt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis would benefit from decanting and aerating for a couple of hours before pouring. Can be enjoyed now but has the concentration and structure to age well for another 5-8 years when it will become increasingly savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bottle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41339890565186,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2342\/0738\/files\/WineBottles-ProductShots6158.jpg?v=1718806971"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-vieux-telegraphe-chateauneuf-du-pape-la-crau","title":"Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Chateauneuf du Pape, 'La Crau'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlcohol percentage:  14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArea:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis estate is somewhat unusual in that it has 135 acres of contiguous parcels in the renowned La Crau sector of Chateauneuf du Pape – with the famed, large galets pudding stones which sit upon a predominantly clay sub soil. 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The wine was aged for around 20 months in large 600lt foudres and was bottled unfiltered and unfined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2007 was one of the driest vintages on record with warm and even flower set and ripening period throughout the summer. 2 weeks of the cooling Mistral winds at the end of August and beginning of September moderated any excesses and help secure vital acid levels. At the time it was seen as the finest vintage since 1998 and to this day remains a modern day classic in the region. Colours were amazing and fruit flavours were opulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaturity potential:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is fully mature and showcasing its qualities at its best right now but can keep and enjoy over the next 5 years too when the savoury notes will increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to decant (there might be a light sediment at the end) – but can give it an hour’s airing before enjoying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bottle Shop rating:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wine showed well immediately and has been open and expressive through most of its life. Full-bodied and rich, with bold notes of cherry and redcurrant, pepper, and Asian spices with a long liquorice finish. 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