{"title":"Ministry of Clouds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBernice Ong and Julian Forwood are the duo behind Ministry of Clouds.A partnership in every sense of the word, and with an experience in the wine industry working for renowned Australian wineries the likes of Wirra Wirra, Woodstock, Mountadam, Yalumba and Moët Hennessy, in 2012 the pair decided to take fate into their own hands.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn idea conceived with the support of extraordinary friends saw the pair leave their jobs and chance fate on a beguiling, exhilarating obsession that would take them from McLaren Vale for their reds, to Clare and Tasmania for their whites.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn entity of opposites – methodical and organic, thoughtful and brash, East and West, yin to yang – this is an amalgam of style and soul, and the reflection of a shared vision for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcLaren Vale is their heartland, where their reds are made with grapes from their own 11ha plot and other carefully selected, often ancient vines. They favour a modern take on classic styles and meticulous attention to detail. Through their wines, they celebrate those growers who persisted while others begged them to turn their land to other pursuits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-chardonnay-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Chardonnay 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eSourced from Piccadilly Valley, Birdwood, and Woodside in the Adelaide Hills, the fruit was hand-picked over three weeks, whole-bunch pressed, and wild fermented in a mix of new and seasoned oak. Careful élevage without bâtonnage preserved line and tension, with time on fine lees adding subtle complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"807\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe wine is tightly wound and expressive, combining the power of Birdwood and Woodside with Piccadilly Valley’s vibrant acidity. Aromas of ginger, white flowers, and green nectarine lead to a palate of concentrated stone fruit, chalky minerality, and a long, focused finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960855892177,"sku":"MOCCHD24","price":276.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_Chardonnay_NV6pk.png?v=1770083405"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-adelaide-hills-gamay-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Adelaide Hills Gamay 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eThe wine is anchored in the Turnbull Family vineyard, rooted in shallow sandy loam with schist, quartz, and ironstone, where meticulous vineyard work delivers intensity, even ripening, and freshness. A smaller contribution from a more delicate Woodside site brings lift and finesse. Fruit was hand-harvested and wild fermented in two batches with varying proportions of whole bunches, resulting in a final blend of 59% whole cluster. Gentle extraction and maturation in old French oak puncheons preserved fragrance while quietly building structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"939\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eInitially tight, the wine opens with air to reveal ripe raspberry, gravel, pink peppercorn, cardamom, and mountain herbs. The palate is driven by a persistent acid line, with crunchy cranberry and raspberry fruit, subtle wood spice, autumnal notes, and a fine, sherbet-like tannin profile. Delicate, pure, and quietly succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960856580305,"sku":"MOCGAM24","price":219.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_Gamay_NV6PK.png?v=1770084490"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-grenache-carignan-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Grenache Carignan 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eThis wine is a blend of three old bush-vine Grenache vineyards, two from Blewitt Springs and the rocky San Remo site adjoining the estate’s Carignan. Fruit was picked over two weeks in mid to late March and fermented in eight small wild batches, with whole-bunch inclusion ranging from 0–50% and averaging 32% in the final blend. Gentle extraction, extended skin contact, and seven months’ maturation on gross lees in a mix of large-format oak and concrete built depth, savoury structure, and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"881\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe wine is lifted yet darkly fruited, showing raspberry, crunchy cherry, and sarsaparilla, layered with spice, amaro bitters, and earthy depth. Red-scented perfume is balanced by a broad, complex core, while the palate is long and supple, carrying generous fruit intensity shaped by a fine, sandy tannin line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960928080081,"sku":"MOCGC24","price":183.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_GrenCari_NV6pk.png?v=1770085212"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-adelaide-hills-gg-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Adelaide Hills GG 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eThis wine is led by 62% Gewürztraminer, wild fermented on skins for ten days in open fermenters to build fragrance, texture, and tannin. It is balanced by cool-climate Pinot Gris, fermented in stainless steel and matured on fine lees before bottling unfined and unfiltered. The blend tempers Gewürztraminer’s exotic intensity with Pinot Gris’ freshness, structure, and gastronomic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"728\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBone dry and highly expressive, the wine shows lychee, musk, and dried mandarin peel, weaving fruit purity with savoury complexity. The palate is juicy and succulent, with spicy jackfruit, chalky tannins, bright acidity, and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960941482193,"sku":"MOCGG24","price":201.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_GG_NV6pk.png?v=1770086018"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-mclaren-vale-grenache-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eThis wine is drawn from five very old bush-vine Grenache vineyards, hand harvested over six pick dates across three weeks to build layered complexity. Four neighbouring Blewitt Springs sites planted between 1930 and 1952 contribute 49% of the blend, with the remainder from the oldest block of the Smart vineyard in Clarendon, planted in 1922. Multiple wild ferments with varying whole-bunch inclusion and skin contact were gently extracted, then matured briefly on fine lees in large old oak and concrete to build texture while preserving freshness and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"901\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe wine shows old-vine intensity without weight, offering fragrant cranberry and wild cherry, violets, earth, and garrigue. The palate is pure and composed, with calm depth and concentration, framed by grainy tannins and a bright, natural line of acidity that carries the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960945316049,"sku":"MOCGRE24","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/moc_grenache_NV6pk.png?v=1770086683"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-kintsugi-2021-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Kintsugi 2021 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eInspired by early encounters with the layered, savoury wines of the Southern Rhône, this cuvée is an assemblage of the finest parcels from the vintage, selected for purity, structure, and longevity. Hand-picked over multiple dates and wild fermented in open vessels, the parcels of Grenache \u0026amp; Shiraz were gently extracted and matured on gross lees in old French oak to preserve line and savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1006\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBright and aromatic, the wine shows lifted red fruits of cherry and raspberry, floral notes, and subtle spice. The palate is powerful yet poised, driven by dense, crunchy red berry fruit, framed by persistent sandy tannins and a fresh, supporting line of acidity that carries length and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960946528465,"sku":"MOCKINT21","price":456.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_Kintsugi_NV6pk.png?v=1770088210"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-adelaide-hills-ldr-2023-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Adelaide Hills LDR 2023 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08736c13-da23-461a-b1d9-c9478bd87a38-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d50f9616-a051-4fb2-b8b6-6256f44c2727\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eThis wine brings together Pinot Noir from the Turnbull family vineyard in Charleston, Syrah from the Downer family’s Erinka vineyard, and early-picked Gamay for freshness and lift. Fruit was hand harvested over three weeks in April and wild fermented in small open vessels, with 36% whole bunch retained across five ferments. Gentle extraction and six months’ maturation on gross lees in old French oak puncheons built texture while preserving vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"832\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSilky and aromatic, the wine shows raspberry leaf and strawberry from Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, layered with violet, cardamom, and white pepper from cool-climate Syrah. The palate is bright and supple, offering red plum, pomegranate, flint, and mineral notes, underpinned by juicy, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960947314897,"sku":"MOCLDR23","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_ldr_NV6PK.png?v=1770089022"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-mataro-2021-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Mataro 2021 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08736c13-da23-461a-b1d9-c9478bd87a38-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f816a09c-d72b-4b88-a40f-5671f21a6454\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eThis Mataro is grown in the sandy, east-facing hills of Blewitt Springs, where McLaren Vale’s coastal, Mediterranean climate favours aromatic lift and fine structure. Dry-grown, low-yielding vines planted in deep wind-blown sands produce small, thick-skinned berries. The fruit was hand harvested, lightly de-stemmed to retain whole berries, cold soaked for aromatic lift, then fermented in open vessels before basket pressing and twelve months’ maturation in old French oak puncheons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"838\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBrooding yet bright, the wine opens with dark plum fruit, garrigue herbs, and layers of clove, nutmeg, cardamom, and fennel. The palate is compact and deep, showing blue and black fruits supported by subtle oak and driven by a firm, ferruginous tannin line that carries length and savoury power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960947675345,"sku":"MOCMAT21","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_Mataro_NV6pk_2b06f0bd-e213-479d-878d-163fae65dcdc.png?v=1770089601"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-mclaren-vale-picpoul-2025-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Picpoul 2025 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eThis wine is made entirely from estate-grown Picpoul planted in the ancient Onkaparinga Rocks of The Chase vineyard, a high, rocky site overlooking McLaren Vale that naturally limits yield and concentrates flavour. Careful vineyard work ensured even ripening before hand harvesting. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in stainless steel, with a portion fermented oxidatively in neutral old wood, then matured on fine lees for five months to build texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"825\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFresh and maritime in character, the wine shows lifted white florals, wax, nashi pear, and lemon verbena. The palate is crisp and sherbet-like, driven by bright citrus and verbena, with limestone minerality, brine, and a subtle lees-derived creaminess creating a mouth-watering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960949608657,"sku":"MOCPIC25","price":201.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_Picpoul_NV6pk.png?v=1770090272"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-adelaide-hills-pinot-noir-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eThis Pinot Noir comes from a single Piccadilly Valley site at 500 m, planted to four clones (114, 115, MV6, 777) and co-fermented to build layered fruit complexity and tannin. Hand-picked on a single day, 100% whole berries were wild fermented in open vats, gently drained to concentrate flavour, and matured for eight months on fine lees in a mix of new and old French oak hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"719\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLifted and expressive, the wine shows cranberry, wild raspberry, raspberry leaf, rosehip, and subtle creamy oak. The palate is plush and silky, with red and black cherry, Satsuma plum, and fine mineral tannins providing structure and length, balancing freshness with depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960950591697,"sku":"MOCPIN24","price":276.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_PinotNoir_NV6pk.png?v=1770091306"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-clare-valley-riesling-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Clare Valley Riesling 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage was early-ripening, combining intensity and freshness. The wine is 93% from the terra-rossa and red loam soils over limestone of Watervale’s “Golden Mile,” with the remainder from the cooler, rocky hills of Penwortham. Grapes were picked over two weeks to preserve natural acidity, settled post-press, and wild fermented in oak, while the core was cool-fermented in stainless steel and aged five months on fine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"779\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDelicate and aromatic, the wine shows lavender, lime leaf, lemon pith, bath salts, and mineral notes. The palate is crisp and chalky, with classic Clare citrus and a taut, fine acid line carrying length and precision, making it ideal for early enjoyment or cellar aging up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960951935185,"sku":"MOCRIZ24","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_Riesling_NV6pk.png?v=1770092262"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-spice-garden-grenache-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Spice Garden Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than any other variety planted in McLaren Vale, Grenache tastes of the place from which it is grown. With this in mind, we created a pair of single site Grenaches, hoping to capture the unique terroir of each sub-region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960952885457,"sku":"MOCSG24","price":401.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_SpiceGarden_Grenache_NV6pk.png?v=1770092895"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-mclaren-vale-shiraz-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds McLaren Vale Shiraz 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eThe wine combines two picks from the Onkaparinga Rocks vineyard with three from dry-grown Blewitt Springs sites. Whole-bunch inclusion ranged from 0–60%, averaging 18%, and all twelve ferments were wild, hand-plunged or gently pumped over, with skin contact from 4–25 weeks. After pressing, the wine matured seven months in a mix of French oak and concrete vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"834\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn exercise in slender power, the wine shows cool-climate McLaren Vale Shiraz character with blue and red fruits, layers of coal dust and earth, and subtle oak creaminess. The palate is deep yet bright, nervy, and fleshy, supported by a fine mineral tannin line that carries length and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960957702353,"sku":"MOCSHZ24","price":183.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/MOC_Shiraz_NV6pk.png?v=1770093334"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-tempranillo-grenache-2024-6-pack","title":"Ministry of Clouds Tempranillo Grenache 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eThis wine is a blend of Tempranillo from elevated sites in Blewitt Springs, the McLaren Foothills, and the Onkaparinga Ridge, combined with old-vine Grenache from vineyards over 100 years old. Seventeen small ferments were hand-harvested over six weeks, with whole-bunch inclusion from 0–100%, wild-fermented in open vessels, and extended skin contact up to seven weeks. After pressing, the wine matured seven months in concrete eggs, old French oak puncheons, and foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"818\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFragrant and layered, it shows pomegranate, sarsaparilla, violets, and earthy notes from Tempranillo, with red berry perfume and succulence from Grenache. 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