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Many come in half bottles, perfect for sharing at the end of a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"0adfd74a-15dc-11ea-ef2a-048d23dbf417","title":"Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything about the 2005 growing season pointed towards a great vintage: moderate water stress, a temperate end to the summer season conducive to good acidity, alternating periods of rain and dry heat for optimum botrytisation, etc. The wine has a phenomenally complex bouquet, confirming the extraordinary quality of the vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40662114336925,"sku":"CA0850","price":660.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/products\/8eb7113782e4789a3e4a9452e0c9f0d0f79ba62f.jpg?v=1628596478"},{"product_id":"massa-vecchia-passito-rosso-nv-375cl","title":"Massa Vecchia Passito Rosso NV 37.5cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning Passito from iconic producer Massa Vecchia. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Caves De Pyrene Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42400892813547,"sku":"12426","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/products\/Massa-Vecchia-Passito.png?v=1643904859"},{"product_id":"jose-maria-da-fonseca-dsf-superior-armagnac-moscatel-de-setubal-setubal-2003","title":"Jose Maria da Fonseca DSF Superior Armagnac Moscatel de Setúbal Setúbal 2003","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eDomingos Soares Franco, winemaker and vice-president is the youngest of the two representatives of the sixth generation of the family that manages Jose Maria da Fonseca. 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With a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eAs an aperitif served at 10ºC or as a dessert wine serve at 16ºC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marta Vine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43319447257323,"sku":"5601174308005","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/products\/Jos--Maria-da-Fonseca-DSF-Superior-Armagnac-Moscatel-de-Set-bal.png?v=1662722233"},{"product_id":"jose-maria-da-fonseca-dsf-superior-cognac-moscatel-de-setubal-setubal-2001","title":"Jose Maria da Fonseca DSF Superior Cognac Moscatel de Setúbal Setúbal 1999","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eCognac Domingos Soares Franco, winemaker and vice-president is the youngest of the two representatives of the sixth generation of the family that manages Jose Maria da Fonseca. As both vice-president and senior winemaker of the company, Domingos has become a prominent figure in the field of Portuguese winemaking and viticulture. Although all Jose Maria da Fonseca’s wines are of his making, some are particularly special to him. Continuing with the enthusiasm and passion which Domingos Soares Franco has developed his winemaking experiences, we present you the Private Collection Domingos Soares Franco Moscatel de Setúbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThis Moscatel was fortified with Cognac, which makes this wine unique in terms of complexity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eOn the nose, you find lush apricots mingling with yellow plum and a refreshing orange peel acidity. 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A sweet treat with real finesse all wrapped up in a beautiful box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eAged in used oak to impart less characteristics of the oak, yet keeping its softening effects on the wine. No ageing in bottle is necessary due to its natural occurring oxidation, meaning this wine will (if kept properly) last many months after opening, with no change in profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eIn the glass you can really see the beautiful colour of this amber nectar, with citrus, orange peel \u0026amp; ripe apricots on the nose. Followed on the palate by cinnamon, hints of dried fruit, a smooth roasted hazelnut, with a surprisingly persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eServe at a temperature of 10ºC with fruit, ice cream or sorbet; as a dessert wine serve at 16ºC with apple crumble, Sicilian lemon tart and any dessert containing honey or almond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marta Vine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43319447453931,"sku":"5601174301105","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/products\/Jos--Maria-da-Fonseca-Alambre-Moscatel-de-Set-bal.png?v=1662722240"},{"product_id":"oremus-tokaji-aszu-5-puttonyos-2014-50cl","title":"Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2014 50cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAszú berries are macerated for two days until swollen, followed by a gentle press. Fermentation occurs in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process that can last up to two months. 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Rich in the mouth, where the elegant acidity fluidifies the sweetness, soft and balanced with clean, refreshing persistence, and notes of candied fruit and honey continually running through it. A wine for meditation, perfect with patisserie, especially of the dry variety and tangy cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54965762654586,"sku":"8032853722640","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Umani-Rochi-Maximo_c8232a03-b644-4225-becb-1f0035928834.png?v=1737054908"},{"product_id":"oremus-tokaji-aszu-5-puttonyos-2018-50cl","title":"Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2018 50cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAszú berries are macerated for two days until swollen, followed by a gentle press. Fermentation occurs in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process that can last up to two months. 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On the palate, Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara deliver a rich, luscious sweetness that never tips into heaviness, thanks to a firm line of acidity cutting through the concentrated fruit and lifting the finish; there is a pleasing grip to the tannins alongside notes of sweet spice, pecan and a gentle balsamic thread. This is Recioto in its most traditional form, aged for a year in Slavonian oak, and it carries the weight of Valpolicella's ancient winemaking heritage with considerable elegance. 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