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The holy grail!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a field blend of these varieties - making it the perfect introduction to this little-known wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were picked from 80-120 year-old plots, and fermented whole-bunch for a bit of extra grip and structure. The wine is aged then for 11 months in French oak, just 10% of which are new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has gorgeous red fruit, bursting with lavender and rosemary, and a fresh, elegant palate. If you love Beaujolais, this will be a revelation!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50469608358219,"sku":"ELHSIN19","price":22.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/0645\/5483\/files\/WS-HighKey-0140_2_ac7a62ea-3f74-4e22-a5ba-5972924dd350.jpg?v=1729089579"},{"product_id":"el-hato-y-el-garabato-otro-cuento-2022","title":"El Hato y el Garabato Otro Cuento 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from a rare grape variety called Doña Blanca, which means ‘white lady’. 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