{"title":"ORANGE WINE","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"unico-zelo-esoterico","title":"Unico Zelo Esoterico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Allure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn absolute, rule breaking masterpiece of liquid artistry. Crafted in South Australia by the brilliantly creative duo Brendan and Laura Carter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEsoterico\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a provocative, hyper stylised orange wine that completely subverts conventional winemaking. This is minimal intervention at its most thrilling, a wild, amber hued blend of classic aromatic grapes left to ferment on their skins. It is a striking, fiercely independent bottle designed to be an immediate conversation starter among the avant garde elite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It’s Exceptional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unapologetically complex and layered. The nose erupts with captivating notes of fragrant rose petals and bittersweet orange marmalade, leading into a highly textured palate with a savory, sapid grip and a long, smoky finish reminiscent of fine black tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clever, multi varietal blend of Fiano, Zibibbo, Moscato, Gewürztraminer, and Greco. Fermented on skins for two weeks using wild yeasts with zero temperature control, then matured for twelve months in a massive 3,000 litre oak foudre. It is bottled completely unfined and unfiltered for absolute, raw purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spectacularly gastronomic and versatile. Its phenolic texture and zesty acidity allow it to cut through rich vegetarian fare, Middle Eastern mezze, and heavily spiced Mediterranean dishes, though it is equally fabulous served as an apéritif for adventurous palates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brendan \u0026amp; Laura Carter | \u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riverland \u0026amp; Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiano, Zibibbo, Moscato, Gewürztraminer, Greco | \u003cstrong\u003eThe Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.0% (approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Exclusivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Ferment, Non Interventionist Orange Wine, Unfined \u0026amp; Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BERKMANN CELLARS","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":53813899264348,"sku":"730310-22","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6964\/1052\/files\/Photoroom_20250123_101444.png?v=1737627307"},{"product_id":"tbilvino-qvevris-kisi","title":"Tbilvino Qvevris Kisi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Allure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHypnotic, structurally complex, and steeped in 8,000 years of liquid history. While mainstream drinkers default to highly polished, industrial white wines, the adventurous vanguard seeks out the raw, orange hued alchemy of Georgia. Made from the rare, indigenous Kisi grape, this striking bottle is fermented in traditional clay vessels called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eqvevri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e buried deep beneath the earth. Masterminded by the pioneering Margvelashvili brothers, who resurrected this historic estate from its late Soviet slumber, it is an intellectual, textured orange masterpiece that completely shifts the paradigm of what \"white\" wine can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It’s Exceptional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e A captivating, deep amber orange pour reflecting beautiful golden hues in the glass. The nose is incredibly fragrant and exotic, leaping from the glass with robust, expressive aromas of ripe quince, yellow peach, and dried apricot, balanced by elegant herbal and subtle nutty notes. On the palate, it behaves with the structural power of a light red; a full bodied frame of ripe yellow fruits is beautifully carried by velvety, well balanced tannins and a complex, highly savory finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Kisi sourced from the high altitude, stony soils of the premium Shashiani vineyard (430 meters above sea level) in Kakheti. Hand harvested in the cool early mornings of late September, the grapes, skin, and pips are sealed inside subterranean clay qvevris. 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