{"title":"Winery of the Month","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEach month, we look to champion a local wine producer we think you should have on your radar. There's plenty of ways to explore this winery, here's how: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e20% off any 3 bottles [online exclusive] + $8 Happy Hour Wines (3-6pm Mon-Thurs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlantagenet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGet an automatic 20% off any 3 (or more) Bress bottles below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plantagenet-three-lions-riesling-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Three Lions Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Selectively machine harvested in the cool of night, fruit was gently pressed with free-run juice (500L\/T) and pressings kept separate. The juice was lightly fined before clarification and fermentation using Riesling-specific yeast strains to accentuate the vineyard’s pure fruit expression. A cool stainless-steel ferment (\u0026lt;15°C) was carried to dryness, followed by racking and retention of light lees with regular stirring to enhance texture and complexity. The final blend was assembled to taste, given a delicate fining, and bottled to preserve freshness and vibrancy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppearance: Pale straw.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAroma: Vibrant rose petal and floral notes lift from the glass, layered with fragrant hints of orange blossom, musk and citrus zest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Generous in weight yet beautifully balanced, the palate centres around a bright lime-citrus core with subtle mineral undertones. 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After gentle pressing the juice was transferred on light-medium solids to various fermentation vessels. A portion was fermented in oak and another in stainless steel under controlled temperature with oak stave inclusion. Post fermentation the wine received regular lees stirring to add complexity and mouthfeel. 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The tannins are silky and fine - an impeccable value Great Southern Pinot Noir.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211791716610,"sku":"2000338","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260430_Plantagenet-ThreeLionsPinotNoir750ml_1.jpg?v=1777529635"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-lancaster-shiraz-2017-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Lancaster Shiraz 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Machine harvested fruit was destemmed, chilled, and transferred to a mix of open and closed fermenters for cold soaking. They must be allowed to warm naturally before being inoculated with a cultured yeast strain and fermented on skins with pump-overs twice daily. Pressed to tank and racked to French barriques (30% new) for malolactic fermentation and maturation for 17 months before blending, filtration and bottling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppearance: Deep purple.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAroma: Blue fruits, mocha and warm exotic spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: This wine is dark, brooding and intense with well-integrated, dusty tannins. The palate is powerful and structured, with a warmer Great Southern vintage lending dark cherry, black fruits and clove. It will develop impressively over time.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47698959958274,"sku":"2001298","price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260430_Plantagenet-LancasterShiraz2017750ml_1.jpg?v=1777529432"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-three-lions-rose-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Three Lions Rose 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Cabernet was harvested in the cool early hours, destemmed and gently crushed directly into the press for a brief two hours of skin contact. The free-run juice was handled oxidatively and rested on full solids for four days before rough racking and inoculation with a Champagne yeast strain. A slow, cool fermentation followed, preserving the wine’s aromatic purity and fine texture. The finished wine was matured unsulphured on Riesling lees in stainless steel for four months, enhancing mouthfeel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppearance: Pale blush.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAroma: Vibrant aromas of spicy grapefruit and fresh cherry are layered with notes of candied orange blossom and a subtle hint of cinnamon spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Bright and zesty, the palate bursts with lively citrus and red berry flavours. Gentle lees contact adds a fine, textural mid-palate, balancing the dry, elegant style. The finish is crisp, refreshing and mouth-watering.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Rose\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47698984239362,"sku":"2001300","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260430_Plantagenet-ThreeLionsRose750ml_1.jpg?v=1777529332"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-three-lions-shiraz-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Three Lions Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Machine harvested, destemmed and crushed, fermented in closed fermenters, pump overs twice daily, pressed to tank for MLF, matured in a combination of oak barriques and stainless steel tank, racked and returned together, matured for 18 months before being blended, filtered, fined and bottled.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppearance: Deep garnet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAroma: Lifted aromatics, mulberry and violet floral anise, black pepper, iodine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Firm tannins, plush and dense, blue fruits, plum, spicy charry oak, cardamom, nutmeg, subtle savouriness, and good fresh acid with a brooding lingering finish.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47699006488834,"sku":"2001301","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260430_Plantagenet-ThreeLionsShiraz750ml_1.jpg?v=1777529274"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-wyjup-blanc-de-blancs-2017-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Wyjup Blanc de Blancs 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"THE VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003eThe maritime influenced Mediterranean climate of the Great Southern produced a wet winter, followed by cool conditions in the months of August and September. Bud burst was delayed whilst cool conditions prevailed throughout the season. This ensured both uniform vine growth and bunch formation. Phenolic ripeness was achieved later than normal, and therefore, the last stages of fruit development occurred during the cool moderate months of March and April. The prevailing Southern Ocean winds in March and the cool crisp nights of April slowed development, producing fruit with ripe delicate tannins and balanced acidity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003eWhole bunch pressed gently to tank with a careful free run cut. The separated clear juice was racked and fermented with an inoculated yeast strain to complete dryness and spent 3 months on lees. The wine spent a minimum of 24 months on tirage before being disgorged.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE WINE\u003cbr\u003eComplex aromatic nose of citrus and white stone fruits with toasty, brûlée notes and white petal. An elegant, fine and dry sparkling wine with a fine persistent bead. The acidity is perfectly integrated with a complex layered palate of lemon curd, nutty brioche and autolytic characters. A bright and complex finish lingers with fine flinty minerality\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Blanc de Blanc - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47699007111426,"sku":"2001302","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260430_Plantagenet-WyjupBlancdeBlancs2017750ml_1.jpg?v=1777528884"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-wyjup-pinot-noir-2020-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Wyjup Pinot Noir 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 summer was hotter than the long term average in the Mount Barker sub region of the Great Southern. This advanced vine development, condensing the growing season and forwarding the commencement of vintage to be 4 weeks early than normal. The hot day time temperatures reduced berry expansion, producing fruit with depth of flavour and colour intensity. This vintage was strong in quality although perhaps not a reflection of the regional terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003eA combination of hand pick and machine harvesting in the cool of the early morning was utilised to preserve delicate flavours and aromas. Fruit parcels were gently destemmed to open top fermenters without crushing to allow a percentage of whole berries to be retained in fermentation. Separate parcels were fermented as whole bunches and some drained off for fermentation in new French oak barriques. Warmer fermentation temperatures were targeted, peaking at 28-30 degrees Celsius. The grapes were then pressed and matured in oak (32% new), prior to blending, filtration, and bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE WINE\u003cbr\u003eEthereal, vineous aromatics reminiscent of black cherry and ripe tomatoes with some cashew nuttiness. A full, rounded mid-palate with dense Pinot character is carried by the silkiest of tannins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47699013501186,"sku":"2001304","price":94.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260430_Plantagenet-WyjupPinotNoir2020750ml_1.jpg?v=1777529740"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-wyjup-blanc-de-blancs-2019-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Wyjup Blanc de Blancs 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"THE VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003eThe maritime influenced Mediterranean climate of the Great Southern produced a wet winter, followed by cool conditions in the months of August and September. Bud burst was delayed whilst cool conditions prevailed throughout the season. This ensured both uniform vine growth and bunch formation. Phenolic ripeness was achieved later than normal, and therefore, the last stages of fruit development occurred during the cool moderate months of March and April. The prevailing Southern Ocean winds in March and the cool crisp nights of April slowed development, producing fruit with ripe delicate tannins and balanced acidity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003eCombination of hand picked, whole bunch and machine harvested fruit. Free run and pressings fined and fermented separately with hyper-oxidation of pressings to eliminate phenolics. Aged in stainless steel tanks on light lees (minimal sulphur dioxide) for 10 mths prior to tirage. The base wine was rested on lees for 24 months to build texture prior to being disgorged. A proprietary dosage comprising 2.5 g\/L of sugar and some aged chardonnay and cognac was added to add richness and complexity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTHE WINE\u003cbr\u003eZesty, pristine example of cool climate sparkling. Crisp red apple and pear aromas are complexed by the light brioche notes. The tightly wounds palate is focused and intense. Extended yeast lees contact imparts a creaminess and texture to the fine boned natural acidity and crisp fruit flavour.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Blanc de Blanc - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47699007340802,"sku":"2001305","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260430_Plantagenet-WyjupBlancdeBlancs2019750ml_1.jpg?v=1777529034"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-wyjup-riesling-2019-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Wyjup Riesling 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003eThe preceding 12 months to the 2019 vintage were dry. However timely rains during late winter and early March produced enough sub-surface moisture for the advancement of both vine health and fruit ripening capacity. The cool conditions during the month of November produced poor fruit set and thus a significant reduction in yield. These cool conditions prevailed throughout the summer months producing restrained balanced vine canopies and a significant delay to the commencement of vintage. During vintage cool nights and mild days reduced the sugar acclimation and maintained the natural acidity of the fruit. These conditions, combined with the low yields produced wines of supple and elegant flavours, low alcohol and balanced acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003eNight picked cold fruit, whole berry pressed gently to tank with a careful free run cut. The separated clear juice was racked to tank for a cool fermentation with an inoculated yeast strain. The wine was fermented to complete dryness, then racked from its lees and blended before fining, stabilisation and early bottling to preserve freshness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE WINE\u003cbr\u003eLifted aromas of lemon blossom, waxy citrus leaf, mandarin, wet quartz, and touch of flint. Intense palate of searing natural acidity and citrus backbone of lemon, lime, well framed by fine 'talcy' phenolics and minerality. Very pure, zesty and austere style with great length and aging potential\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mount Barker, Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47712494747906,"sku":"2001308","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260501_Plantagenet-WyjupRiesling2019750ml_1.jpg?v=1777617958"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-wyjup-cabernet-2018-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Wyjup Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003eA sublime vintage, conducive with all Great Southern varietals in expressing its own distinct regionality. Cool winter conditions followed by early spring rains ensured a saturated soil profile at the commencement of bud burst. Uniform vine growth resulted until November when the warm dry conditions produced perfect flowering conditions. Temperatures remained warm and moderate up until March. Unseasonal high pressure systems dominated the maritime climate throughout March and April. This resulted in mild daily temperatures and cold nights. With no sign of rain fruit was left to hang, developing flavour intensity. The fruit was thus picked at the winemaker's whim.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003eSeparate parcels of machine harvest fruit were destemmed into open top fermenters without any chilling and then innoculated with a cultured yeast strain. Throughout fermentation, phenolic extraction was carefully managed with a combination of hand plunging and pumpovers 2-4 times daily. The finished wine was allowed to undergo extended maceration on skins for up to four weeks post-fermentation before being pressed to tank and racked to French barriques (28% new) for malolactic fermentation. Maturation for 16 months before blending, filtration and bottling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE WINE\u003cbr\u003eAromas of blackberries, cassis, bay leaf, tobacco with notes of cedar and floral spicy oak.\u003cbr\u003eIntense palate of dark berries and brambled fruits (blackberry\/blueberry). Dense yet fine, compact and intense in its youth with tar, graphite, spice and incredible concentration of phenolics (tannin). A wine of great depth, length and calibre with long term potential to age.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon \u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47712496877826,"sku":"2001309","price":94.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260501_Plantagenet-WyjupCabernetSauvignon2018750ml_1.jpg?v=1777618924"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-wyjup-chardonnay-2021-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Wyjup Chardonnay 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"VINTAGE \u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Great Southern vintage was characterised by a warmer-than-average March that aided ripening conditions for all key varietals, but particularly Shiraz and Cabernet. Rain in February provided critical soil moisture that allowed canopies to remain healthy and green and the normal cool nights in March allowed optimum acidity to be retained in the aromatic white varieties. Late rains in April, courtesy of the remnants of cyclone Seroja, delayed the harvest of some of the premium blocks; however, the fine weather returned, and the fruit was allowed to hang longer and to further develop flavour and concentration on the vine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked fruit was whole bunch pressed to tank and then racked to oak wiht a high degree of solids. A combination of wild and inoculated fermentation held below 20°C. Malolactic ferment not encouraged with approximately 30% proceeded naturally. 10 Months on lees in French oak Barriques (60% new). Lees were stirred weekly initially and reduced to monthly towards the end of maturation. Racked to final blend, light fining, stabilisation, filtration and bottling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE WINE\u003cbr\u003eMedium straw colour. Lifted ripe melon and white peach aromas with complex textural notes of cashew and burnt figs on the nose. Generous and full flavoured with lashings of perfectly ripe mid-palate punch. The use of high solids gives a textural, creamy character to the wine. 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It was minimally fined and filtered before bottling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCOLOUR Vibrant red-purple. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAROMATICS A very pretty nose of bright red berries, dark cherries, dusty tannins, and lightly roasted coffee bean from French oak maturation. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePALATE Despite a warmer than average vintage, this wine exhibits a bright, natural raspberry acidity which drives a long and generous palate. Bursting with red cherries and strawberry there is also a subtle earthiness that adds complexity and finesse. The tannins are silky and glide across the palate creating a plush, well-structured Pinot Noir. \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Plantagenet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Great Southern, WA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantagenet","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47712497860866,"sku":"2001311","price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260501_Plantagenet-NormandPinotNoir2024750ml_1.jpg?v=1777618605"},{"product_id":"plantagenet-angevin-riesling-2024-750ml","title":"Plantagenet - Angevin Riesling 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Appearance: Very pale straw.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAroma: Perfumed apple blossom, lemon drop and bright Granny Smith apples with a hint of ginger spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Delicate yet powerful flavours of lemon sherbert, finger lime and apricot layered with a wet-stone minerality. 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After gentle pressing, the free run and pressings juice portions were treated separately, clarified, and racked. Fermentation was conducted under excellent conditions (12 – 15°C) to maintain fruit intensity. Post-fermentation, the wine received regular lees stirring to add complexity and mouthfeel. The wine was lightly fined, stabilised and filtered before bottling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppearance: Very pale straw.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAroma: Vibrant aromas of fresh passionfruit, gooseberry, lemongrass and herbs,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Crafted in a crisp, dry style, the palate bursts with tropical fruit flavours and a bright, zesty backbone. 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