{"title":"Winter Reds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter Reds gathers fuller-bodied red wines suited to colder-weather drinking, spanning richer styles like \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syrah\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/malbec\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e through to more structured \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/merlot\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/primitivo\"\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/a\u003e-style reds from both New Zealand and overseas producers. These favour warmth and depth over lighter, more delicate styles, making them a good match for hearty food and cooler evenings. Because the selection is seasonal, the specific bottlings here can change from year to year even though the focus on richer, warming reds stays constant. For the wider category these are drawn from, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers the full range, while \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shiraz\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/malbec\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/a\u003e are worth a look for two of the more prominent styles featured here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hidden-sea-shiraz","title":"The Hidden Sea Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hidden Sea Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, full-flavoured South Australian Shiraz with generous dark fruit, warming spice and smooth, silky tannins. Blackberry, plum, dark cherry and blackcurrant meet touches of vanilla, chocolate and minty oak, creating a plush yet lively palate with a long, dry finish. Bold, approachable and excellent value, it is an easy match for barbecued meats, burgers, roast lamb and hearty pasta dishes. Every bottle sold also supports The Hidden Sea's work removing and recycling plastic from oceans and rivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVibrant and deep brick red in colour, with red-fruit aromas followed by hints of vanilla and chocolate-mint oak. The palate offers generous blackberry and plum fruit layered with cherry and spice, while soft, silky tannins create a smooth and delicious mid-palate. 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Hints of oak and warm spice add depth, while supple tannins keep the palate smooth and approachable through a long, fruit-forward finish. Generous without becoming overly heavy, it captures the rich, expressive character that made Ravenswood particularly well known for Zinfandel. A few years in bottle have helped its fruit and oak settle comfortably together. Pour it alongside barbecued ribs, grilled lamb, beef burgers or a hearty spaghetti bolognese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Vintners Blend is a California Zinfandel with aromas of black cherry, raspberry and blueberry supported by hints of oak. 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Fine tannins and lively acidity give the wine plenty of shape, while the fruit remains smooth and generous through the finish. Basket pressing provides a gentler approach to extracting the wine from its skins, helping retain texture and detail rather than forcing sheer power. Distinctive, balanced and thoroughly food-friendly, this is ready for grilled lamb, charcuterie, mushroom dishes or a decent piece of aged cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe red berries lead the way, combining cherry and dried raspberry with a touch of blackcurrant. Fine tannins and medium-plus acidity provide structure and energy, while earthy clay, stone and mushroom characters add breadth and savoury complexity. The gentle basket-pressing approach helps preserve the wine’s texture and balance, carrying the fruit through a composed, persistent finish. 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The dry-grown bush vines are approximately 50 years old and planted across three sections of Willunga 100's Blind Spot estate vineyard in Blewitt Springs, on deep Maslin sand over ironstone and clay. Five parcels were hand harvested and fermented separately in open stainless steel fermenters, with approximately 13% whole bunch across the final blend. After eight to twelve days on skins, the parcels were basket pressed. Seventy percent was transferred to aged French oak puncheons, while the balance remained in stainless steel. 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