{"title":"Sweet Wine","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2015-chateau-menate-sauternes","title":"2015 Château Menate Sauternes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 Château Ménâté Sauternes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Ménâté is a Sauternes producer crafting classic Bordeaux sweet wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Like all great Sauternes, the wine is made from grapes affected by noble rot (\u003cem\u003eBotrytis cinerea\u003c\/em\u003e), which concentrates sugars, glycerol and aromatics in the fruit. 2015 is widely regarded as one of the finest Sauternes vintages in recent memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sémillon-led blend with Sauvignon Blanc, often with a small proportion of Muscadelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sauternes appellation south-east of Bordeaux, where the cool Ciron tributary meets the warmer Garonne, creating the autumn mists that promote noble rot. Gravelly and clay-limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested in successive passes (\u003cem\u003etries\u003c\/em\u003e) through the vineyard to select only the noble-rotted grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow fermentation in barrel, then aged in French oak for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, expressive nose of acacia honey, candied citrus, apricot and subtle minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet beautifully balanced, with sweet honeyed fruit lifted by fresh acidity and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic match for foie gras, blue cheeses such as Roquefort, fruit-based desserts and crème brûlée. Serve at 8-10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Menate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56474810220870,"sku":"WM-101","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5036\/7046\/files\/autofit-2015-chateau-menate-sauternes.png?v=1781815621"},{"product_id":"nv-odyssey-port-wine","title":"NV Gray Monk Cellars Odyssey Merlot Port","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdyssey Port Wine NV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the cradle of European winemaking - Bulgaria's Thracian Valley, with its 5,000-year-old viticultural tradition immortalised in Homer's \u003cem\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e - this fortified port-style wine pays homage to the ancient Thracian wine heritage. Made in the time-honoured port style, it is fortified during fermentation to preserve natural sweetness and aged for additional richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet fortified red wine in the port style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Thracian Valley, Bulgaria - one of the oldest winemaking regions in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation is interrupted by the addition of grape spirit, preserving natural sugars from the grapes. The wine is then aged in oak for additional complexity and a richer, deeper character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby with garnet hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, sweet bouquet of dried black fruits, fig, dark chocolate, walnut and warm wood spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and luscious, with concentrated sweetness balanced by gentle structure and a long, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic match for chocolate desserts, blue cheeses, dried fruits and walnuts. Also excellent on its own as a digestif. Serve at 14-16°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gray Monk Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56474810286406,"sku":"WM-102","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5036\/7046\/files\/autofit-nv-odyssey-port-wine.png?v=1781813580"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5036\/7046\/collections\/photo-1568213816046-0ee1c42bd559_32a031f4-7f74-4451-8eb9-3febbfb67068.jpg?v=1778353199","url":"https:\/\/winemine.bg\/en\/collections\/sweet-wine.oembed","provider":"WineMine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}