{"title":"LEGEND","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"murdoch-hill-chardonnay-2019-750ml","title":"Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adelaide Hills (Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate vineyard, plus sites in Lobethal District and Piccadilly Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis modern refined style of chardonnay exhibits all the typical characters of the Adelaide Hills: slight reduction, plump fruit, and a strong acid line. Notes of white peach, finger lime (a pungent native citrus), blanched Atherton almond (a Queensland delicacy), and wet stone. Careful lees work and oak selection give this wine complexity and structural support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2019 gave little but concentrated clean fruit. With average spring rainfall and a very dry summer, several heat-waves near harvest resulted in early picking. Importantly, cold nights through out February and March retained brightness to the fruit profile and high natural acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Murdoch Hill vineyard is situated in the cool climate Adelaide Hills, near the township of Oakbank, in an undulating valley 420m in elevation. The soil structure is predominately sandy loam over medium clay subsoil’s, with varying levels of ironstone, quartz and schist rock. These vines are cane pruned with vertical shoot positioning (VSP) with extensive shoot thinning, canopy trimming and bunch thinning to control the yield. Additional vineyards were selected for this wine, including ones from the Lobethal District and the Piccadilly Valley. Each small parcel provides a different profile giving an overall complex wine, clonal material included Bernard clones 76, 96 with parcels from I10V1 and sparkling clone G9V7.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked then kept in cold storage at two degrees for several days. The fruit was whole bunch and whole berry pressed straight to barrel with a mix of barriques, puncheons and foudre, with 15% new oak. The juice was fermented naturally with a small selection seeing partial malolactic fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/legendaustralia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Murdoch-Hill-Chardonnay-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murdoch Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771196821763,"sku":"P193005","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/MurdochHillChard.png?v=1747242093"},{"product_id":"petit-mort-gentil-queveri-2020-750ml","title":"Petit Mort Gentil Queveri 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Gewürztraminer, 50% Muscat of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGI: South Eastern Australia\u003cbr\u003eSite(s): The gewürztraminer is from a single vineyard in New England Australia (northern New South Wales); the muscat is sourced from several vineyards in the Granite Belt GI, as well as Heathcote, Central Victoria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA unique, expressive, and varietally-correct take on orange wine. The aromatics are floral and herbal (orange blossom, lemon myrtle, and citra hops) with more tart than tropical fruits. The palate is flush with mandarin orange, lemon aspen (a floral citrus native to Queenlsand), rose petal, and a crushed-rock minerality. Bright, lean, and dry, with robust expression of flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ongoing drought in Queensland made the 2020 vintage a small and difficult, one, though the wines are universally recognized for their high quality. 2020 is the smallest harvest on record ever for the Granite Belt GI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate vineyard is 3 hectares at 770 meters in elevation in the Granite Belt GI of Queensland, composed of decomposed granite, sandy loam, and clay on a bedrock of granite. The main block is north facing and sloping with VSP trellised vines running east to west to take advantage of maximum sun exposure throughout the day. LPM does not use agrochemicals as a matter of course. They pay a premium with growers they work with to ensure this methodology is followed for the fruit they purchase. They are active in these non-estate sites: visiting frequently and picking themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked and wild fermented. The two grapes are co-fermented in clay qvevri (ranging from 450 to 600 liters in size) and spend 151 days on skins aging underground. Having the qvevri buried naturally regulates temperature and the shape of the qvevri aids in uniform skin (and lees) contact and natural wine clarity. Unfined, unfiltered, with only a small amount of sulfur added at bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legendaustralia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Updated-La-Petite-Mort-Gentil-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Petit Mort Gentil Queveri 2020\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Petit Mort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771196920067,"sku":"P203007","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/PetitMortGentilQvevri.png?v=1747083055"},{"product_id":"petit-mort-vmr-queveri-2019-750ml","title":"Petit Mort VMR Queveri 2019  (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e84% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 8% Roussanne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGI: South Eastern Australia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSite(s): Viognier is sourced from several different sites in the Granite Belt GI and northern New South Wales (NSW); Marsanne is estate grown and sourced from northern NSW; Roussanne comes from sites in northern NSW.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstead of defusing varietal character, the skin contact here amplifies it. The wine smells of ripe apricot, fresh quandong (an Australian red peach), toasted bunya bunya nut (a giant pinenut native to Queensland), gardenia, jasmine, and button mushrooms. The mouthfeel is rich and supple, but balanced, with moderate alcohol and a pleasantly bitter finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA strong vintage across the Granite Belt and northern NSW. Dry conditions kept disease at bay, but water management was key. A warm vintage, with sunny days and cool nights, promoting full expression of flavor at moderate alcohols levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate vineyard is 3 hectares at 770 meters in elevation in the Granite Belt GI of Queensland, composed of decomposed granite, sandy loam, and clay on a bedrock of granite. The main block is north facing and sloping with VSP trellised vines running east to west to take advantage of maximum sun exposure throughout the day. LPM does not use agrochemicals as a matter of course. They pay a premium with growers they work with to ensure this methodology is followed for the fruit they purchase. They are active in these non-estate sites: visiting frequently and picking themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHand-picked and wild fermented. The three grapes are co-fermented in clay qvevri (ranging from 450 to 600 liters in size) and spend 161 days on skins aging underground. Having the qvevri buried naturally regulates temperature and the shape of the qvevri aids in uniform skin (and lees) contact and natural wine clarity. Unfined, unfiltered, with only a small amount of sulfur added at bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legendaustralia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Updated-La-Petite-Mort-VMR-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Petit Mort VMR Queveri 2019\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Petit Mort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771197018371,"sku":"P193008","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/PetitMortVMR2019.png?v=1747083575"},{"product_id":"pyren-little-ra-ra-petillant-1-2021-750ml","title":"Pyren Little Ra Ra Petillant #1 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e84% Shiraz, 8% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Pinot Gris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sparkling of complexity and drinkability. With 3 hours of skin maceration, this wine has a bright salmon color. The nose is of pickled watermelon, orange oil, lemon myrtle, and acacia blossoms. On the palate, the effervescence is energetic but soft, with refreshing acidity and juicy fruit weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn early frost event in late 2020 would prove no obstacle for a very good 2021 harvest. Even and well-spaced harvest periods between varieties made for a less strenuous time in the winery, despite reasonable yields. Significant rainfall through the growing season worked to favor, rather than impeding fruit development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePyren’s estate vineyard is farmed organically (uncertified); its sedimentary soils rich with quartz formations. Red\/brown clay loam feature across the property, with the most elevated vines growing in shallow soils over sandstone and schist formations. Alluvial clay silt is evident at lower elevation, albeit with consistent quartz stone laced throughout. Pyren is planted exclusively in an E\/W orientation, providing invaluable shade to both fruit and earth in the warmest part of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked in early March and fermented with native yeast. Allowed to settle prior to racking, ahead of a temperature-controlled wild yeast ferment, all the way to dry. Once settled, the wine is charged with a fresh parcel of Mt Alexander Pinot Gris juice to reignite fermentation prior to bottling. No disgorging required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/Pyren-Petillant-1-2021.pdf?v=1745604971\" title=\"Ra Ra Petillant 2021\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771197214979,"sku":"P213011","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/RaRaPet_33d183f3-e2e0-4ff0-9d79-e87272573449.png?v=1745605516"},{"product_id":"pyren-little-ra-ra-roopa-2020-750ml","title":"Pyren Little Ra Ra Roopa 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.8%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn skin-contact white wine with clarity, precision at total drinkability. Aromatics of white grapefruit, tarragon, and nectarine. The palate is textural and bright, with native citrus fruits of pithy desert lime and spongey lemon aspen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNightmarish conditions in-line with much of SE Australia with hot blustery winds at the time of flowering. Bush fire smoke had an overbearing impact across many regions however the Pyrenees GI was extremely fortunate to see only very limited exposure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePyren’s estate vineyard is farmed organically (uncertified); its sedimentary soils rich with quartz formations. Red\/brown clay loam feature across the property, with the most elevated vines growing in shallow soils over sandstone and schist formations. Alluvial clay silt is evident at lower elevation, albeit with consistent quartz stone laced throughout. Pyren is planted exclusively in an E\/W orientation, providing invaluable shade to both fruit and earth in the warmest part of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-picked and fermented with native yeast. Composed of individual whole bunch ferments of 13 and 18 days duration. Settled in tank before resting in 400L French oak for a total of 7 months. Bottled without fining or filtration on December 17th, 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/Pyrent-Little-Ra-Ra-Roopa-2020.pdf?v=1745605564\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ra Ra Roopa 2020\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771197247747,"sku":"P203009","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/RaRaRoopa.png?v=1745605883"},{"product_id":"pyren-little-ra-ra-rouge-2019-750ml","title":"Pyren Little Ra Ra Rouge 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e63% Shiraz, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Nero d’Avola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePale ruby in color. Aromatic and fragrant, with notes of wild red raspberry, lavender, balsamic, and rhubarb. The palate is juicy and tart, with lightly grippy tannins and crushed velvet texture. Complex yet utterly drinkable. “Moreish”, as the Australians say\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow winter and spring rainfall and heatwave conditions in the summer led to a growing season of very limited water. Quality was good, but yields way down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePyren’s estate vineyard is farmed organically (uncertified); its sedimentary soils rich with quartz formations. Red\/brown clay loam feature across the property, with the most elevated vines growing in shallow soils over sandstone and schist formations. Alluvial clay silt is evident at lower elevation, albeit with consistent quartz stone laced throughout. Pyren is planted exclusively in an E\/W orientation, providing invaluable shade to both fruit and earth in the warmest part of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked and fermented with native yeast. The shiraz component consists largely of pressings from fruit that has seen only a few hours of skin contact. Fermented in stainless steel and rested in 300L French barrels for 5 months prior to racking and blending with sauvignon blanc and barrel-rested nero d’avola. Bottled unfiltered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/Pyren-Little-Ra-Ra-Rouge-2021.pdf?v=1745606082\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ra Ra Rouge 2019\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771197378819,"sku":"P193002","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/RaRaRouge.png?v=1745606624"},{"product_id":"seppeltsfield-barossa-grenache-2021-750ml","title":"Seppeltsfield Barossa Grenache 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Grenache\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \u003c\/strong\u003e14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSustainable Farming Methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNose of lifted rosewater Turkish delight, strawberry acacia, and rosella jam. Savory elements of dried herbs and anise myrtle emerge on the palate. Juicy-fruited with a soft yet persistent acidity and plum-skin tannins providing balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhile the season started with spring rains, very dry subsoils have resulted in yields that are still slightly down on average. But quality is exceptional, with high acidities and peak flavor development. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyard lies on the western boundary of the Seppeltsfield estate and is planted in contoured rows at 220-280 meters above sea level. The majority of the vineyard is gnarly, thick-trunked, bush- vine Grenache. For this wine, a selection is made of blocks and rows on the mid and lower levels of the vineyard, which are less exposed and moderated by cooling gully breezes, with red brown soils of slate, quartz, and ironstone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVineyard is hand-pruned and hand- picked. The Grenache was vinified through the historic 1888 Gravity Cellar. Built into the hillside on a series of terraces, gravity guides the flow of fruit down through the winery to deliver gentle extraction of color, flavor and tannin. 7 days on skins during fermentation. Aged in stainless steel for 3-4 months to retain freshness. SO2 addition made after MLF.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeppeltsfield was established in the Barossa Valley by Joseph and Johanna Seppelt just 15 years after the European settlement of South Australia. Steeped in rich Barossan heritage, the estate is considered a true national treasure which helped shape the history of the Australian wine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeppeltsfield’s winemaking philosophy is guided by four elements, which reflect both our history and our future endeavors. Our wines are handcrafted ultimately for enjoyment but with an eye on age-ability. Our unique 1888 Gravity Cellar plays a significant role in the style of many of our bottlings, and for our still wines, we celebrate the reimagining of traditional fortified varietals. These elements are grounded in a belief of place over the person. Our winemaking team’s primary aspiration is to translate the character of our vineyard sites and each season – in our wines themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legendaustralia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Seppeltsfield-Grenache-2021.pdf\" title=\"Seppeltsfield Grenache\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seppeltsfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771199017219,"sku":"P213012","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/Barossa_Grenache.png?v=1746812522"}],"url":"https:\/\/provintners.com\/collections\/legend.oembed","provider":"ProVintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}