{"title":"Dessert \u0026 Fortified","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndulge in the rich, luxurious world of Dessert \u0026amp; Fortified Wines at Artisan Wines. Our selection features exceptional wines like Croft Port, renowned for its full-bodied richness and deep, complex flavors. Whether you’re after a velvety Tawny or a bold Vintage, Croft Port offers a variety of styles perfect for any occasion. We also proudly stock Domaine de Souch, a standout producer of exquisite French dessert wines that pair beautifully with sweet treats or are enjoyed on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for finishing a meal or gifting to a wine connoisseur, our Dessert \u0026amp; Fortified Wines collection promises unparalleled quality. Browse our range online and experience the timeless elegance of Croft Port and Domaine de Souch, delivered right to your door across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"freeman-dolcino-2019-500ml","title":"Freeman Dolcino 2019 (500ml)","description":"Freeman Vineyards is a boutique family-owned winery in the Hilltops region of New South Wales, renowned for its Italian-inspired wines and pioneering spirit. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Brian Freeman, a former head of wine science at Charles Sturt University. Brian transitioned from academia to winemaking, bringing deep viticultural expertise to the Hilltops region. Situated in Prunevale, Hilltops, at 560 metres above sea level, the vineyard benefits from cool nights and sunny days during ripening, deep granite soils mixed with red silt, sand from central Australia and well-drained terrain, ideal for growing high-quality grapes.\r\n\r\nFreeman Vineyards is Australia’s only producer of the northern Italian grape varieties Rondinella and Corvina, used in their flagship Secco. Other Italian varietals include Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Aleatico, Prosecco, Fiano, Pinot Grigio, and an obscure varietal for Australia, Furmint. Their priority is well crafted wines with a focus on textural complexity, balance, and food-friendliness.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDr Brian Freeman spent much of his life in research and education, in the latter with a role as head of CSU’s viticulture and oenology campus. In '04 he purchased the neighbouring 30yo Demondrille vineyard, renamed Altura vineyard. He has since acquired several other vineyards within a 10km radius, all adding to the original Hilltops estate. In all, he has 27 varieties that range from staples such as shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, semillon and riesling through to more exotic varieties such as furmint and Italian varieties prosecco, pinot grigio, sangiovese, nebbiolo, rondinella and corvina. -JAMES HALLIDAY\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMinimal intervention was deployed in growing the viognier and sauvignon blanc grapes to make this wine. The vines were not pruned, but their skirts were raised to reduce yield, improve airflow within the canopy and achieve a harvestable height. Some vines had 500 bunches before skirting, a high bunch number that reduced berry set and produced very open bunches. The grapes were left to their natural defences through a very dry April (just 4mm of rain). 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Scented, exotic and crammed with luscious opulent fruit flavour, they develop great richness and complexity with age. The company is renowned above all for its Vintage Ports as well as for its range of wood aged reserves and tawnies, time-honoured styles refined by skill and experience passed down the generations.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\nThis is a Finest Reserve Port which is a blend of ports which have been aged in wood for four to five years to produce wines of greater complexity than their younger counterparts. A port with attractive, intense fresh fruit aromas and flavours. 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The individual wines are then blended to guarantee consistency of quality and house style.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eCroft 10 Year Old Tawny Port is bottled for immediate drinking.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966801997893,"sku":"CRO10YRTAW-C6","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/a0947649-croft_tawny_10.jpg?v=1777951260"},{"product_id":"croft-vintage-port-2009-750ml","title":"Croft Vintage Port 2009 - 750ml","description":"One of the original founding Port houses, Croft traces its origins to 1588 when the company was established in England. 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The vines are planted on the hillside, facing south and overlooking the Pyrenees and the Pic du Midi d'Ossau. The estate has been under biodynamic management since 1994. Vines are planted on the south-facing hillside and are made up of 50 per cent \u003cstrong\u003ePetit Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e and 50 per cent \u003cstrong\u003eGros Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e. These vines are known for their sweet flavours and late harvests. Aside from their unique sweetness, these wines are perhaps best known historically as those used to rub the lips of King Henry IV of Navarre at his baptism, granting him courage and charisma (so the story goes).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDomaine de Souch is a 6,5 hectares wine estate created by \u003cem\u003eYvonne Hegoburu\u003c\/em\u003e,  a \"\u003cem\u003eGrande Dame\u003c\/em\u003e\" with a particular story. 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Plenitude after 5 years\r\n\r\nThe grapes are harvested in several times to select the most suitable each time. They are partially destemmed and directly pressed. The fermentation with no added yeasts and the ageing are done in stainless vats. There might be a couple of \u003cem\u003esoutirages \u003c\/em\u003e(racking) but there is no fining. 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Later, they retired together and had the ambition to plant a few acres of vineyards in the Jurançon appellation. However her husband \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé \u003c\/em\u003edied prematurely before they could realize their project. A little while after her hubsand's death in 1987, Yvonne took the decision to complete their dream and to honour the memory of her lamented \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e, she planted 6,5 hectares of vineyards around the house. After a couple of years, she produced her 1st vintage in 1990. It was well recognized and welcomed by the professionals which motivated \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e to keep going on. Friend with \u003cem\u003ePascal Delbeck\u003c\/em\u003e, at this time vineyard manager of \u003cem\u003eCh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eâ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eteau Belair\u003c\/em\u003e in Saint Emilion, introduced her to the biodynamic principles in viticulture. Principles that she soon implemented in the whole vineyard in 1994.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTerroir: Clay and limestone soil with puddingstone, \"Poudingue\" in French. The vineyard is located on a upper reaches of a hilly valley side with south exposure facing Pyrenees Mountains and Pic du Midi d’Ossau.\r\n\r\nProduced only in exceptional vintages, WOW, what a wine. \u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eExpressive nose on citrus aromas evolving on floral notes and candied fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eRound and fat structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eBeautiful viscosity. 500mL Bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n100% Petit Manseng.\r\n\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966802554949,"sku":"DDS14MVT500C6","price":188.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/2e4eca04-500ml.jpg?v=1777951259"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-souch-jurancon-moelleux-cuvee-marie-kattalin-500ml-2015","title":"Domaine De Souch Jurançon Moelleux Cuvee Marie Kattalin 500mL 2015","description":"Domaine de Souch is located on the first foothills of the Atlantic Pyrenees in the heart of the Bearn, situated near Pau and the Pyrénées mountains in the South West of France, – the original homeland of Henry the IV - at an altitude of 332m. 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Friend with \u003cem\u003ePascal Delbeck\u003c\/em\u003e, at this time vineyard manager of \u003cem\u003eCh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eâ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eteau Belair\u003c\/em\u003e in Saint Emilion, introduced her to the biodynamic principles in viticulture. 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He settled in Béarn, in southwestern France since the 16th century ...\" href=\"https:\/\/translate.googleusercontent.com\/translate_c?depth=1\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;prev=search\u0026amp;rurl=translate.google.com.au\u0026amp;sl=fr\u0026amp;sp=nmt4\u0026amp;u=http:\/\/avis-vin.lefigaro.fr\/connaitre-deguster\/tout-savoir-sur-le-vin\/guide-des-cepages\/petit-manseng\u0026amp;usg=ALkJrhjgHE2m6urj2T2zWWZE1CmTmuiPuw\"\u003epetit manseng\u003c\/a\u003e , picked during the second half of November, when the passerillage is advanced, mixing concentration, richness and acidity . Only partially de-stemmed fruit, direct press than vinified in barrels. 3 rackings. No fining, light filtration. 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The reputation of Croft as a Vintage Port producer derives to a large extent from its ownership of Quinta da Roêda, one of the finest estates in the Douro Valley, and from such legendary wines as the Croft 1945, recognised as one of the finest of that landmark year. The character of Croft Vintage Ports is one of the most individual of all. Scented, exotic and crammed with luscious opulent fruit flavour, they develop great richness and complexity with age.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 2011 Croft is initially taciturn on the nose, even after allowing it 20 minutes in my glass. A light swirling immediately awakens the aromatics to offer blackberry, Seville orange marmalade, blueberries and dried fig – complex and quite compelling. There is real mineralite within this bouquet that, returning after 30 minutes, offers alluring ocean spray scents rolling in off the ocean. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety-smooth opening that belies the fine, structured tannins underneath. It clams up a little towards the finish, shuts the lid tight and consequently there is the sensation of less persistency here compared to the Taylor’s or Fonseca. But Croft has a knack of filling out with bottle age and becomes both gentle and generous with the passing years. A near perfect viticultural year in the Douro Valley culminated in an outstanding 2011 harvest and the production of wines of exceptional quality.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe winter preceding the 2011 harvest was cold and wet. The weather station at Croft’s Quinta da Roêda registered 496 mm of rainfall between 1st November and 31st March compared to a 30-year average of 358mm. The rain proved very beneficial, replenishing depleted ground water reserves and allowing a balanced ripening of the grapes during the hot dry summer which followed. Budburst occurred at the normal time towards the end of the third week of March and wet and relatively warm conditions in April encouraged vigorous growth. From early May conditions turned generally dry and remained so for most of the summer.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eCroft is 100% farmed from the magnificent terraced Quinta da Roêda close to Pinhão and is now also 100% foot-trodden.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966802784325,"sku":"CRO11VP750","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/dde7a559-croft_vintage_port.jpg?v=1777951260"},{"product_id":"freeman-corvina-robusta-altura-vineyard-2015","title":"Freeman Corvina 'Robusta' Altura Vineyard 2015","description":"Freeman Vineyards is a boutique family-owned winery in the Hilltops region of New South Wales, renowned for its Italian-inspired wines and pioneering spirit. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Brian Freeman, a former head of wine science at Charles Sturt University. Brian transitioned from academia to winemaking, bringing deep viticultural expertise to the Hilltops region. Situated in Prunevale, Hilltops, at 560 metres above sea level, the vineyard benefits from cool nights and sunny days during ripening, deep granite soils mixed with red silt, sand from central Australia and well-drained terrain, ideal for growing high-quality grapes.\r\n\r\nFreeman Vineyards is Australia’s only producer of the northern Italian grape varieties Rondinella and Corvina, used in their flagship Secco. Other Italian varietals include Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Aleatico, Prosecco, Fiano, Pinot Grigio, and an obscure varietal for Australia, Furmint. Their priority is well crafted wines with a focus on textural complexity, balance, and food-friendliness.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDr Brian Freeman spent much of his life in research and education, in the latter with a role as head of CSU’s viticulture and oenology campus. In '04 he purchased the neighbouring 30yo Demondrille vineyard, renamed Altura vineyard. He has since acquired several other vineyards within a 10km radius, all adding to the original Hilltops estate. In all, he has 27 varieties that range from staples such as shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, semillon and riesling through to more exotic varieties such as furmint and Italian varieties prosecco, pinot grigio, sangiovese, nebbiolo, rondinella and corvina. -JAMES HALLIDAY\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAs distinct from Freeman ‘Secco’, Freeman Robusta is crafted entirely from corvina grapes, all of which are partially dried for 10 days in a neighbour’s prune dehydrator, prior to a prolonged two-month fermentation. Subsequent ageing in old oak barrels for two years allows the powerful tannins to integrate and enrich the palate. Not for the faint-hearted!\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966803013701,"sku":"FRE15ROB","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/044b8aad-freeman_robusta.jpg?v=1777951260"},{"product_id":"croft-vintage-port-2011-magnum-1500ml","title":"Croft Vintage Port 2011 Magnum -1500ml","description":"One of the original founding Port houses, Croft traces its origins to 1588 when the company was established in England. The reputation of Croft as a Vintage Port producer derives to a large extent from its ownership of Quinta da Roêda, one of the finest estates in the Douro Valley, and from such legendary wines as the Croft 1945, recognised as one of the finest of that landmark year. The character of Croft Vintage Ports is one of the most individual of all. Scented, exotic and crammed with luscious opulent fruit flavour, they develop great richness and complexity with age.\r\n\r\nThe 2011 Croft is initially taciturn on the nose, even after allowing it 20 minutes in my glass. A light swirling immediately awakens the aromatics to offer blackberry, Seville orange marmalade, blueberries and dried fig – complex and quite compelling. There is real mineralite within this bouquet that, returning after 30 minutes, offers alluring ocean spray scents rolling in off the ocean. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety-smooth opening that belies the fine, structured tannins underneath. It clams up a little towards the finish, shuts the lid tight and consequently there is the sensation of less persistency here compared to the Taylor’s or Fonseca. But Croft has a knack of filling out with bottle age and becomes both gentle and generous with the passing years. A near perfect viticultural year in the Douro Valley culminated in an outstanding 2011 harvest and the production of wines of exceptional quality.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCroft is 100% farmed from the magnificent terraced Quinta da Roêda close to Pinhão and is now also 100% foot-trodden.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966803865669,"sku":"CRO11VPMAG-C3","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/45a8b5b9-croft_vintage_magnum.jpg?v=1777951259"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-souch-jurancon-vendanges-tardives-500ml-2011","title":"Domaine De Souch Jurançon Vendanges Tardives 500ml 2011","description":"Situated near Pau and the Pyrénées moutains in the South West of France, \u003cem\u003eDomaine de Souch\u003c\/em\u003e is a 6,5 hectares wine estate created by \u003cem\u003eYvonne Hegoburu\u003c\/em\u003e,  a \"\u003cem\u003eGrande Dame\u003c\/em\u003e\" with a particular story. In the begining of the 1970's, \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e (her husband) found the ruins of an old house at the top of the hill of Laroin and decided to renovate it in order to retire there. Later, they retired together and had the ambition to plant a few acres of vineyards in the Jurançon appellation. However her husband \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé \u003c\/em\u003edied prematurely before they could realize their project.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003cp class=\"rtejustify\"\u003eA little while after her hubsand's death in 1987, Yvonne took the decision to complete their dream and to honour the memory of her lamented \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e, she planted 6,5 hectares of vineyards around the house. After a couple of years, she produced her 1st vintage in 1990. It was well recognized and welcomed by the professionals which motivated \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e to keep going on. Friend with \u003cem\u003ePascal Delbeck\u003c\/em\u003e, at this time vineyard manager of \u003cem\u003eCh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eâ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eteau Belair\u003c\/em\u003e in Saint Emilion, introduced her to the biodynamic principles in viticulture. Principles that she soon implemented in the whole vineyard in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\nOn the first foothills of the Pyrenees Atlantiques in the heart of the Bearn, the land of Henry IV, at an altitude of 332 m. The vines are planted on the hillside, facing due south, overlooking the chain of the Pyrenees and the Pic du Midi d’Ossau.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nClay and flint, specific to our terroir, the poudingues of JuraÇon.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTraditional Ploughing. The vines have been under biodynamic management since 1994. Nothing detracts from the authenticity of the terroir. No herbicides, or pesticides. The work of the human hand finds its true expression. Nettles, horsetails, columbines and camomile stand guard…\r\n\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966804455493,"sku":"DDS11MVT 500 C6","price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/af41b766-500ml.jpg?v=1777951259"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-souch-jurancon-sec-2016","title":"Domaine De Souch Jurançon Sec 2016","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-producers-about-webpage field-type-text-long field-label-hidden clearfix\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\r\n\r\nDomaine de Souch is located on the first foothills of the Atlantic Pyrenees in the heart of the Bearn, situated near Pau and the Pyrénées mountains in the South West of France, – the original homeland of Henry the IV - at an altitude of 332m. The vines are planted on the hillside, facing south and overlooking the Pyrenees and the Pic du Midi d'Ossau. The estate has been under biodynamic management since 1994. Vines are planted on the south-facing hillside and are made up of 50 per cent \u003cstrong\u003ePetit Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e and 50 per cent \u003cstrong\u003eGros Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e. These vines are known for their sweet flavours and late harvests. Aside from their unique sweetness, these wines are perhaps best known historically as those used to rub the lips of King Henry IV of Navarre at his baptism, granting him courage and charisma (so the story goes).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDomaine de Souch is a 6,5 hectares wine estate created by \u003cem\u003eYvonne Hegoburu\u003c\/em\u003e,  a \"\u003cem\u003eGrande Dame\u003c\/em\u003e\" with a particular story. 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Friend with \u003cem\u003ePascal Delbeck\u003c\/em\u003e, at this time vineyard manager of \u003cem\u003eCh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eâ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eteau Belair\u003c\/em\u003e in Saint Emilion, introduced her to the biodynamic principles in viticulture. Principles that she soon implemented in the whole vineyard in 1994.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003cp class=\"rtejustify\"\u003eSince 1994, the vines have known no chemical treatments of any kind and are taken care of the traditional way. Located 300 metres above sea level, the domaine has soils made of gravelly clay with calcareous components called in French \"\u003cem\u003epoudingues\u003c\/em\u003e\". There are 3 different grape varieties planted: 70% of Petit Manseng, 20% of Gros Manseng and 10% of Courbu vines. The winemaking is of course respectful of the grapes with minimum intervention and low added sulphites. \u003cem\u003eYvonne \u003c\/em\u003ealso uses old oak barrels for the ageing of some cuvées, including a few that were given by the late famous \u003cem\u003eDidier Dagueneau\u003c\/em\u003e who was a good friend of her. 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The vineyard is located on a upper reaches of a hilly valley side with south exposure facing Pyrenees Mountains and Pic du Midi d’Ossau.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966805766213,"sku":"DDS16JSA","price":73.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/b9ed4a91-domaine_desouch_jec.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-souch-jurancon-moelleux-cuvee-marie-kattalin-2017","title":"Domaine De Souch Jurançon Moelleux Cuvee Marie Kattalin 2017","description":"Domaine de Souch is located on the first foothills of the Atlantic Pyrenees in the heart of the Bearn, situated near Pau and the Pyrénées mountains in the South West of France, – the original homeland of Henry the IV - at an altitude of 332m. The vines are planted on the hillside, facing south and overlooking the Pyrenees and the Pic du Midi d'Ossau. The estate has been under biodynamic management since 1994. Vines are planted on the south-facing hillside and are made up of 50 per cent \u003cstrong\u003ePetit Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e and 50 per cent \u003cstrong\u003eGros Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e. These vines are known for their sweet flavours and late harvests. Aside from their unique sweetness, these wines are perhaps best known historically as those used to rub the lips of King Henry IV of Navarre at his baptism, granting him courage and charisma (so the story goes).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDomaine de Souch is a 6,5 hectares wine estate created by \u003cem\u003eYvonne Hegoburu\u003c\/em\u003e,  a \"\u003cem\u003eGrande Dame\u003c\/em\u003e\" with a particular story. In the beginning of the 1970's, \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e (her husband) found the ruins of an old house at the top of the hill of Laroin and decided to renovate it in order to retire there. Later, they retired together and had the ambition to plant a few acres of vineyards in the Jurançon appellation. However her husband \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé \u003c\/em\u003edied prematurely before they could realize their project. A little while after her hubsand's death in 1987, Yvonne took the decision to complete their dream and to honour the memory of her lamented \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e, she planted 6,5 hectares of vineyards around the house. After a couple of years, she produced her 1st vintage in 1990. It was well recognized and welcomed by the professionals which motivated \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e to keep going on. Friend with \u003cem\u003ePascal Delbeck\u003c\/em\u003e, at this time vineyard manager of \u003cem\u003eCh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eâ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eteau Belair\u003c\/em\u003e in Saint Emilion, introduced her to the biodynamic principles in viticulture. Principles that she soon implemented in the whole vineyard in 1994.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThis cuvee from the \u003ca title=\"Domaine de Souch Jurançon with The Opinion of the Wine: presentation, practical and technical information, wines and news of Domaine de Souch\" href=\"https:\/\/translate.googleusercontent.com\/translate_c?depth=1\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;prev=search\u0026amp;rurl=translate.google.com.au\u0026amp;sl=fr\u0026amp;sp=nmt4\u0026amp;u=http:\/\/avis-vin.lefigaro.fr\/vins-champagne\/sud-ouest\/piemont-pyreneen\/jurancon\/d12872-domaine-de-souch\u0026amp;usg=ALkJrhhdAry2rdFNlQnxixTp-TOvJ2-CTA\"\u003eDomaine de Souch\u003c\/a\u003e has the name of the only daughter of Mrs. Hegoburu, born the year of the first wines of the domain.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eIt is made only with \u003ca title=\"The small manseng is a white variety of Pyrenean origin. He settled in Béarn, in southwestern France since the 16th century ...\" href=\"https:\/\/translate.googleusercontent.com\/translate_c?depth=1\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;prev=search\u0026amp;rurl=translate.google.com.au\u0026amp;sl=fr\u0026amp;sp=nmt4\u0026amp;u=http:\/\/avis-vin.lefigaro.fr\/connaitre-deguster\/tout-savoir-sur-le-vin\/guide-des-cepages\/petit-manseng\u0026amp;usg=ALkJrhjgHE2m6urj2T2zWWZE1CmTmuiPuw\"\u003epetit manseng\u003c\/a\u003e , picked during the second half of November, when the passerillage is advanced, mixing concentration, richness and acidity . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eAfter slow pressing, the vinification starts in vats and ends in oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThe breeding continues in the wood for 18 months before assembly. \u003c\/span\u003eHand-harvested, Indigenous yeast fermentation, No Fining, No Filtering, No added Sulphites, \u003cspan class=\"mr-20\"\u003e58\u003c\/span\u003eTotal sulphites (mg\/L), Suitable for Vegetarians, Suitable for Vegans.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOnly partially de-stemmed fruit, direct press than vinified in barrels. 3 rackings. No fining, light filtration. This cuvée is named after Yvonne's granddaughter. 100% Petit Manseng;\r\n\r\nTerroir: Clay and limestone soil with puddingstone, \"Poudingue\" in French. The vineyard is located on a upper reaches of a hilly valley side with south exposure facing Pyrenees Mountains and Pic du Midi d’Ossau.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966809174085,"sku":"DDS17MK","price":118.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/73041718-domaine_de_souch_Marie-Kattalin.jpg?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-souch-jurancon-moelleux-cuvee-marie-kattalin-2019","title":"Domaine De Souch Jurançon Moelleux Cuvee 'Marie Kattalin' 2019","description":"Domaine de Souch is located on the first foothills of the Atlantic Pyrenees in the heart of the Bearn, situated near Pau and the Pyrénées mountains in the South West of France, – the original homeland of Henry the IV - at an altitude of 332m. The vines are planted on the hillside, facing south and overlooking the Pyrenees and the Pic du Midi d'Ossau. The estate has been under biodynamic management since 1994. Vines are planted on the south-facing hillside and are made up of 50 per cent \u003cstrong\u003ePetit Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e and 50 per cent \u003cstrong\u003eGros Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e. These vines are known for their sweet flavours and late harvests. Aside from their unique sweetness, these wines are perhaps best known historically as those used to rub the lips of King Henry IV of Navarre at his baptism, granting him courage and charisma (so the story goes).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDomaine de Souch is a 6,5 hectares wine estate created by \u003cem\u003eYvonne Hegoburu\u003c\/em\u003e,  a \"\u003cem\u003eGrande Dame\u003c\/em\u003e\" with a particular story. In the beginning of the 1970's, \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e (her husband) found the ruins of an old house at the top of the hill of Laroin and decided to renovate it in order to retire there. Later, they retired together and had the ambition to plant a few acres of vineyards in the Jurançon appellation. However her husband \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé \u003c\/em\u003edied prematurely before they could realize their project. A little while after her hubsand's death in 1987, Yvonne took the decision to complete their dream and to honour the memory of her lamented \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e, she planted 6,5 hectares of vineyards around the house. After a couple of years, she produced her 1st vintage in 1990. It was well recognized and welcomed by the professionals which motivated \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e to keep going on. Friend with \u003cem\u003ePascal Delbeck\u003c\/em\u003e, at this time vineyard manager of \u003cem\u003eCh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eâ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eteau Belair\u003c\/em\u003e in Saint Emilion, introduced her to the biodynamic principles in viticulture. Principles that she soon implemented in the whole vineyard in 1994.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThis cuvee from the \u003ca title=\"Domaine de Souch Jurançon with The Opinion of the Wine: presentation, practical and technical information, wines and news of Domaine de Souch\" href=\"https:\/\/translate.googleusercontent.com\/translate_c?depth=1\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;prev=search\u0026amp;rurl=translate.google.com.au\u0026amp;sl=fr\u0026amp;sp=nmt4\u0026amp;u=http:\/\/avis-vin.lefigaro.fr\/vins-champagne\/sud-ouest\/piemont-pyreneen\/jurancon\/d12872-domaine-de-souch\u0026amp;usg=ALkJrhhdAry2rdFNlQnxixTp-TOvJ2-CTA\"\u003eDomaine de Souch\u003c\/a\u003e has the name of the only daughter of Mrs. Hegoburu, born the year of the first wines of the domain.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eIt is made only with \u003ca title=\"The small manseng is a white variety of Pyrenean origin. He settled in Béarn, in southwestern France since the 16th century ...\" href=\"https:\/\/translate.googleusercontent.com\/translate_c?depth=1\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;prev=search\u0026amp;rurl=translate.google.com.au\u0026amp;sl=fr\u0026amp;sp=nmt4\u0026amp;u=http:\/\/avis-vin.lefigaro.fr\/connaitre-deguster\/tout-savoir-sur-le-vin\/guide-des-cepages\/petit-manseng\u0026amp;usg=ALkJrhjgHE2m6urj2T2zWWZE1CmTmuiPuw\"\u003epetit manseng\u003c\/a\u003e , picked during the second half of November, when the passerillage is advanced, mixing concentration, richness and acidity . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eAfter slow pressing, the vinification starts in vats and ends in oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThe breeding continues in the wood for 18 months before assembly. \u003c\/span\u003eHand-harvested, Indigenous yeast fermentation, No Fining, No Filtering, No added Sulphites, \u003cspan class=\"mr-20\"\u003e58\u003c\/span\u003eTotal sulphites (mg\/L), Suitable for Vegetarians, Suitable for Vegans.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOnly partially de-stemmed fruit, direct press than vinified in barrels. 3 rackings. No fining, light filtration. This cuvée is named after Yvonne's granddaughter. 100% Petit Manseng;\r\n\r\nTerroir: Clay and limestone soil with puddingstone, \"Poudingue\" in French. The vineyard is located on a upper reaches of a hilly valley side with south exposure facing Pyrenees Mountains and Pic du Midi d’Ossau.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966809206853,"sku":"DDS19MK","price":131.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/bfac9704-domaine_de_souch_Marie-Kattalin.jpg?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-souch-jurancon-sec-750ml-2017","title":"Domaine De Souch Jurançon Sec 750ml 2017","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-producers-about-webpage field-type-text-long field-label-hidden clearfix\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\r\n\r\nSituated near Pau and the Pyrénées moutains in the South West of France, \u003cem\u003eDomaine de Souch\u003c\/em\u003e is a 6,5 hectares wine estate created by \u003cem\u003eYvonne Hegoburu\u003c\/em\u003e,  a \"\u003cem\u003eGrande Dame\u003c\/em\u003e\" with a particular story. In the begining of the 1970's, \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e (her husband) found the ruins of an old house at the top of the hill of Laroin and decided to renovate it in order to retire there. Later, they retired together and had the ambition to plant a few acres of vineyards in the Jurançon appellation. However her husband \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé \u003c\/em\u003edied prematurely before they could realize their project.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003cp class=\"rtejustify\"\u003eA little while after her hubsand's death in 1987, Yvonne took the decision to complete their dream and to honour the memory of her lamented \u003cem\u003eRen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e, she planted 6,5 hectares of vineyards around the house. After a couple of years, she produced her 1st vintage in 1990. It was well recognized and welcomed by the professionals which motivated \u003cem\u003eYvonne\u003c\/em\u003e to keep going on. Friend with \u003cem\u003ePascal Delbeck\u003c\/em\u003e, at this time vineyard manager of \u003cem\u003eCh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eâ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eteau Belair\u003c\/em\u003e in Saint Emilion, introduced her to the biodynamic principles in viticulture. Principles that she soon implemented in the whole vineyard in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp class=\"rtejustify\"\u003eSince 1994, the vines have known no chemical treatments of any kind and are taken care of the traditional way. Located 300 metres above sea level, the domaine has soils made of gravelly clay with calcareous components called in French \"\u003cem\u003epoudingues\u003c\/em\u003e\". There are 3 different grape varieties planted: 70% of Petit Manseng, 20% of Gros Manseng and 10% of Courbu vines. The winemaking is of course respectful of the grapes with minimum intervention and low added sulphites. \u003cem\u003eYvonne \u003c\/em\u003ealso uses old oak barrels for the ageing of some cuvées, including a few that were given by the late famous \u003cem\u003eDidier Dagueneau\u003c\/em\u003e who was a good friend of her.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp class=\"rtejustify\"\u003eWith her Pyrenean mountain dogs, \u003cem\u003eYvonne Hegoburu \u003c\/em\u003eis a woman at the image of her vineyards for anyone who had the chance to meet her: full of life and blooming! No wonder why her wines have such a good reputation among the Jurançon wines and pair with the \"\u003cem\u003eHaute Cuisine\u003c\/em\u003e\" on the best tables of the world. Certified organic and biodynamic by AB.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"mb-5\"\u003eHand-harvested, Indigenous yeast fermentation, No Fining, No Filtering, No added Sulphites, \u003cspan class=\"mr-20\"\u003e58\u003c\/span\u003eTotal sulphites (mg\/L), Suitable for Vegetarians, Suitable for Vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966810452037,"sku":"DDS17JS","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/6880c56f-domaine_desouch_jec.jpg?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"croft-vintage-port-2007-magnum1500ml","title":"Croft Vintage Port 2007 (Magnum)1500ml","description":"One of the original founding Port houses, Croft traces its origins to 1588 when the company was established in England. The reputation of Croft as a Vintage Port producer derives to a large extent from its ownership of Quinta da Roêda, one of the finest estates in the Douro Valley, and from such legendary wines as the Croft 1945, recognised as one of the finest of that landmark year. The character of Croft Vintage Ports is one of the most individual of all. Scented, exotic and crammed with luscious opulent fruit flavour, they develop great richness and complexity with age.\r\n\r\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13878500342361824822\"\u003eThe 2007 vintage was characterized by a wet winter, a cool spring, and a very warm September that brought the crop to perfect maturity. \u003c\/span\u003eThe resulting wines are described as stylish, elegant, and full of vitality and fresh, concentrated fruit.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"c4ebf309-c895-4b7a-9b17-0647c88cafae\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966810353733,"sku":"CRO07VPMAG","price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/970f602d-croft_vintage_magnum.jpg?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"grace-shugoro-nv-fortified","title":"Grace Shugoro NV Fortified","description":"\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eGrace Winery (Chuo Budoshu) was founded in 1923 by \u003ca class=\"GI370e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Chotaro+Misawa\u0026amp;sca_esv=64c7c2e5e44b8d39\u0026amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enAU1146AU1146\u0026amp;ei=-kj8aIDpGaqavr0Pu8iWkAk\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjh287tub6QAxUaUfUHHSQDBu0QgK4QegQIARAB\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=history+og+grace+wines%2C+japan\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHWhpc3Rvcnkgb2cgZ3JhY2Ugd2luZXMsIGphcGFuMgcQIRgKGKABSLRDUABYtkBwAHgAkAEAmAG5AaABgCaqAQQwLjI5uAEDyAEA-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\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfDby-3LYsbsv40SUmSpbXu7E1aZGMLIg1EA3oo7blcrO0mp_xzyAINHiRGK4bytJlz0zS-9BphwXzmPUJHaa0PpOsL3M-r4YskuwAGbkKYaTEQGoLh8oOhSRt_n9-WPF6s\u0026amp;csui=3\" data-wiz-uids=\"wjiCfc_a\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjh287tub6QAxUaUfUHHSQDBu0QgK4QegQIARAB\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eChotaro Misawa\u003c\/a\u003e in Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture, the birthplace of Japan's wine industry. The winery has a history of innovation, being one of the first to introduce modern techniques like \u003ca class=\"GI370e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Vertical+Shoot+Positioning+%28VSP%29\u0026amp;sca_esv=64c7c2e5e44b8d39\u0026amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enAU1146AU1146\u0026amp;ei=-kj8aIDpGaqavr0Pu8iWkAk\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjh287tub6QAxUaUfUHHSQDBu0QgK4QegQIARAC\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=history+og+grace+wines%2C+japan\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHWhpc3Rvcnkgb2cgZ3JhY2Ugd2luZXMsIGphcGFuMgcQIRgKGKABSLRDUABYtkBwAHgAkAEAmAG5AaABgCaqAQQwLjI5uAEDyAEA-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\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfDby-3LYsbsv40SUmSpbXu7E1aZGMLIg1EA3oo7blcrO0mp_xzyAINHiRGK4bytJlz0zS-9BphwXzmPUJHaa0PpOsL3M-r4YskuwAGbkKYaTEQGoLh8oOhSRt_n9-WPF6s\u0026amp;csui=3\" data-wiz-uids=\"wjiCfc_b\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjh287tub6QAxUaUfUHHSQDBu0QgK4QegQIARAC\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eVertical Shoot Positioning (VSP)\u003c\/a\u003e in 1990 to enhance grape quality. Today, the winery is run by the Misawa family, with the current winemaker being Chotaro's great-great-granddaughter, \u003ca class=\"GI370e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Ayana+Misawa\u0026amp;sca_esv=64c7c2e5e44b8d39\u0026amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enAU1146AU1146\u0026amp;ei=-kj8aIDpGaqavr0Pu8iWkAk\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjh287tub6QAxUaUfUHHSQDBu0QgK4QegQIARAD\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=history+og+grace+wines%2C+japan\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHWhpc3Rvcnkgb2cgZ3JhY2Ugd2luZXMsIGphcGFuMgcQIRgKGKABSLRDUABYtkBwAHgAkAEAmAG5AaABgCaqAQQwLjI5uAEDyAEA-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\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfDby-3LYsbsv40SUmSpbXu7E1aZGMLIg1EA3oo7blcrO0mp_xzyAINHiRGK4bytJlz0zS-9BphwXzmPUJHaa0PpOsL3M-r4YskuwAGbkKYaTEQGoLh8oOhSRt_n9-WPF6s\u0026amp;csui=3\" data-wiz-uids=\"wjiCfc_c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjh287tub6QAxUaUfUHHSQDBu0QgK4QegQIARAD\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAyana Misawa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"wjiCfc_d,wjiCfc_e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe winery is committed to the philosophy that great wine comes from high-quality grapes grown in exceptional vineyards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eThey focus on traditional Japanese craftsmanship while also implementing progressive, modern techniques to enhance quality and reflect the unique terroir of the Katsunuma region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eGrace Winery is considered a benchmark for quality in the Japanese winemaking community.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis is a fortified wine made from the indigenous Japanese varieties Muscat Bailey A and Koshu, with grape spirit added during fermentation. This is a traditional family wine, first made by Kazuo Misawa, our third generation owner. From the first wine up to the present day, the wine made through the use of solera system, where new wines constantly added to replenish the wines that are being drawn. It is characterised by depth of flavour which came from over four years of maturation in barrels, and natural sweetness from the grapes. After fortification, the wine is matured in French oak barrels for more than 4 years in Solera system.\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grace Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966813859909,"sku":"GRASNV","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/d22deda5-grace_shugoro_fortified_bottle.png?v=1777951271"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/collections\/publicdomainimages-glasses-386819_640.jpg?v=1784250810","url":"https:\/\/artisanwine.com.au\/collections\/dessert-fortified.oembed","provider":"Artisan Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}