{"title":"WInes of the Month","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"thistledown_vagabond_old_vine_grenache","title":"Thistledown Vagabond Old Vine Grenache","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eThistledown “Vagabond” Old Vine Grenache – McLaren Vale, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eElegant, expressive and beautifully layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eVagabond is Thistledown’s flagship old-vine Grenache – a wine that shows just how refined and complex this variety can be. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in McLaren Vale and crafted with minimal intervention, it delivers vibrant fruit with remarkable depth and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eThe nose is wonderfully aromatic, offering violets, wild cherry, rosemary and warming spice. On the palate it is energetic yet polished, with flavours of vibrant cherry, wild strawberry, liquorice and gentle spice. Medium-bodied but multi-layered and textural, it finishes long, fresh and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eIn the glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eBright and elegant with silky texture, pure red fruit and an aromatic, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"933\"\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eNorth African–influenced dishes, jamón, game or richly spiced Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache (old vines)\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale, Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red\u003cbr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw cap\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked fruit; wild fermentation; partial whole-bunch; maturation in concrete egg and oak puncheons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eA sophisticated, modern Grenache – refined, fragrant and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pour.store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56811405050121,"sku":"THISTLEDOWN_VAGABOND_OLD_VINE_GRENACHE","price":37.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2173\/4921\/files\/Thistledown_Vagabond_Old_Vine_Grenache.jpg?v=1770747198"},{"product_id":"uva_de_vida_biografico_roble_2016","title":"Uva de Vida Biografico Roble 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eUva de Vida “Biográfico Roble” 2016 – Castilla–La Mancha, Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eIntense, biodynamic and full of raw personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eBiográfico Roble is a powerful, small-production red from Uva de Vida – a pioneering biodynamic estate dedicated to pure, unfiltered winemaking. 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Crafted with minimal intervention and organic farming, it is a wine of depth, intensity and remarkable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eFermented with 10 days of skin contact, the wine is then aged in very old 540-litre barrels with an intentional air gap, allowing slow oxidative development. Each year only half the barrel is bottled, with the following vintage topping it up – creating a living solera that adds complexity and continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eExpect wonderfully layered aromas of pear, quince and white flowers, alongside nutty, saline and gently savoury notes. 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Known for crafting some of the most respected wines in Santa Barbara County, winemaker Jim Clendenen created this cuvée to show the richer, more exuberant side of Californian Chardonnay – without losing elegance or freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\nExpect generous flavours of ripe peach, baked apple and citrus, with hints of vanilla, toasted nuts and gentle spice from careful oak ageing. It’s creamy and rounded on the palate, yet lifted by bright acidity that keeps everything fresh and beautifully in balance.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the glass:\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium to full-bodied with ripe fruit, soft oak and a long, vibrant finish.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect with:\u003cbr\u003e\nRoast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, grilled fish, lobster, buttery cheeses or a relaxed evening with friends.\u003cbr\u003e\nGrape variety: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\nRegion: Santa Barbara County, California, USA\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle: Dry white\u003cbr\u003e\nABV: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\nA confident, characterful Californian Chardonnay – rich enough to impress, fresh enough to keep you coming back for more.","brand":"pour.store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56811405607177,"sku":"WILD_BOY_AU_BON_CLIMAT_CHARDONNAY","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2173\/4921\/files\/Wild_Boy_Au_Bon_Climat_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1770747199"}],"url":"https:\/\/thepour.store\/collections\/wines-of-the-month.oembed","provider":"pour.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}