{"title":"Aussie Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA selection of our favourite Australian producers, from established names to the new generation: thoughtful farming, great vineyards and wines full of character\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-sc-pannell-little-branch-grenache","title":"2022 SC Pannell 'Little Branch' Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Blewitt Springs - McLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Grenache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Sustainable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eS.C. Pannell is the project of Stephen and Fiona Pannell, with Stephen’s thoughtful approach to Mediterranean varieties helping reshape the modern face of McLaren Vale. Grenache sits firmly at the heart of the estate, with a focus on individual vineyards and wines that balance perfume and generosity with freshness, structure and a clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Little Branch is the first release from the estate’s Blewitt Springs vineyard, sourced from unirrigated Grenache vines rooted in sandy soils flecked with ironstone. Raspberry, strawberry and dark cherry are layered with rose, dried herbs, cinnamon and warm spice, with subtle earthy and ironstone notes underneath. Fine, sandy tannins build through the palate, balancing generous fruit with freshness and impressive structure. 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Under winemaker Tim Shand, organic farming and thoughtful, restrained winemaking have brought greater freshness, perfume and precision, while keeping the wines firmly rooted in their Stevens Valley origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernets brings together Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc from the estate’s gravelly soils. Mulberry, plum and dark cherry are layered with bay leaf, pepper and gentle clove spice. The palate is juicy and beautifully fluid, with fine, velvety tannins and bright acidity bringing freshness and shape. Perfumed, savoury and effortlessly composed, it’s a vibrant expression of modern Margaret River Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bibendum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42245969870903,"sku":"SK-05040","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/415E8FB2-BC82-4578-B7A4-17C928BDFD74.jpg?v=1784268955"},{"product_id":"2018-brash-higgins-omensetter-shiraz","title":"2018 Brash Higgins 'Omensetter' Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: McLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrash Higgins is the project of Brad Hickey, whose curiosity and willingness to experiment have made his wines some of McLaren Vale’s most distinctive. Drawing inspiration from traditional techniques around the world, Brad works with minimal intervention to produce wines that favour character, texture and individuality over convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine built for the ages: brooding with black plums, chorizo, blood orange zest, spicy paprika, nutmeg and liquorice. There’s a sweet earthy note that is typical of Omensetter Vineyard’s red clay. The palate is generous, well-balanced and smooth, the tannins integrated, and the finish long with complex, interweaving berry and spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brash Higgins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42315241848887,"sku":"SK-05507","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/4BF8A24E-1CE0-4E4E-86D1-EC1536541C38.jpg?v=1784268395"},{"product_id":"2019-henskens-rankin-brut-rose","title":"2019 Henskens Rankin Brut Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Orani \u0026amp; Sorell Tasman, Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Sustainable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHenskens Rankin is the sparkling wine project of winemaker Frieda Henskens, dedicated entirely to small-production Tasmanian sparkling. Drawing on exceptional cool-climate vineyards and extended lees ageing, the wines combine Tasmania’s natural freshness with depth, texture and remarkable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Brut Rosé blends Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, spending almost six years on lees before disgorgement. Raspberry, wild strawberry and quince are layered with delicate florals, toast and almond croissant, while a fine bead and bright acidity keep the palate precise and energetic. Generous and beautifully textured yet distinctly dry, it finishes long with a saline, oyster-shell minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Collection Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42331595341879,"sku":"SK-05566","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/5F283292-64EE-4FEC-A60E-748E3B75B6C6.jpg?v=1788773116"},{"product_id":"2022-sc-pannell-smart-grenache","title":"2022 SC Pannell 'Smart' Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Clarendon - McLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Grenache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Sustainable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eS.C. Pannell is the project of Stephen and Fiona Pannell, with Stephen’s thoughtful approach to Mediterranean varieties helping reshape the modern face of McLaren Vale. 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Fragrant, savoury and beautifully precise, it’s a more tightly wound expression of Grenache with considerable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellarhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42411784962103,"sku":"SK-05671","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/5C04EBFB-D050-486C-BDCE-A9D4EEC7DB04.jpg?v=1789162875"},{"product_id":"2025-william-downie-camp-hill-pinot-noir","title":"2025 William Downie 'Camp Hill' Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Gippsland, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWilliam Downie is one of Australia’s most thoughtful Pinot Noir producers, with a quiet, site-driven approach that has helped shape the modern face of Gippsland wine. 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