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With great fruit set, balanced canopy, and slow, even ripening leaving little for a winemaker to desire.  The aromatics remain fresh and youthful, yet below the surface lies mystery and complexity – herb encrusted lamb, graphite, freshly-cut lavender and cherry liqueur. The palate of the wine starts with such a distinct sensation, like the first spoonful of chocolate mousse, followed by a complex and structured mid-palate that cradles a very full and compelling finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donelan Family Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56269943013751,"sku":"U102012123","price":468.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"2013-levy-mcclellan-ampersand-red-blend-0-75l-d","title":"2013 Levy \u0026 McClellan Ampersand Red Blend 0.75L Ex-Cellar","description":"","brand":"Levy \u0026 McClellan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56269965984119,"sku":"U104301132D","price":358.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"2013-louis-m-martini-lot-1-cab-sauv-0-75l-d","title":"2013 Louis M Martini Lot 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 0.75L Ex-Cellar","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor more than 85 years, the Louis M. Martini Winery has crafted world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from the exceptional vineyards of Napa and Sonoma counties using the simple, honest premise that the best grapes make the best wines. Today, this legacy continues at their historic winery in the Napa Valley with an acclaimed collection of unforgettable Cabernet Sauvignon wines.  Lot No.1 is the pinnacle of Louis M. Martini’s range, the absolute best of the best.  It is something of a mosaic of iconic appellations and vineyards –an assemblage of Napa Valley’s best mountain, benchland and valley floor fruit. The 2016 vintage is comprised of Cabernet from Atlas Peak, Howell Mountain, Stags Leap, Mount Veeder and the greater Napa Valley AVA. From a growing perspective, 2016 was nearly ideal, with a consistently warm spring and summer guiding grapes to full and even ripeness. The steadiness of the season allowed Martini to be highly selective in their sourcing and unhurried with pick times. The 2016 vintage pulses with complexity –layers of black raspberry and macerated black cherry join with blueberry and juicy black currant on a wave of dark fruit tones. The plush, full-bodied mouthfeel reveals hints of cedar, cloves and coffee on a red carpet of velvety tannins.  This is a wine that, whilst stunning now, will develop gracefully for at least the next 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis M Martini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56269967753591,"sku":"U104503132D","price":431.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2016-louis-m-martini-lot-1-cabernet-sauvignon_otizlq_b56f5ba0-e96b-43f2-8ac5-e922cf434dda.png?v=1764339770"},{"product_id":"2015-louis-m-martini-lot-1-cab-sauv-0-75l-d","title":"2015 Louis M Martini Lot 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 0.75L Ex-Cellar","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor more than 85 years, the Louis M. 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Today, they produce a wide range of wines under numerous labels. We originally selected only the Freakshow and Lodi wines, but were soon tempted into stocking many of the others as well. Big, powerful styles with generous fruit, soft silky layers, and long finishes — they’re easy to love and built to please.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eBehind the fun, the brothers have a deep respect for their environment, having helped write the Lodi Rules sustainability guidelines and ensuring all their wines adhere to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eWinemaker’s Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e“The explosive and powerful human cannonball pays homage to our roots in Lodi, a region renowned for exceptional Zinfandel. 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