{"title":"Evoi wines by Nigel Ludlow","description":"Taste the amazing creations of this Margaret River misfit","products":[{"product_id":"evoi-margaret-river-chardonnay-2023","title":"Evoi Margaret River Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eNigel tells me Margaret River Chardonnay is selling like hotcakes in Australia right now - this wine is already sold out at his cellar door.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich is great news for you, because you’re getting to taste a beautiful Chardonnay with a bit of age from one of the world’s premier wine regions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNigel started out on his own back in 2007 with two barrels of Chardonnay in his garage - and his simple recipe hasn’t really changed since.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe picks premium fruit off a rocky vineyard in the famed Wilyabrup area, and lets the juice ferment naturally. The wine then stays in barrel for 12 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou land up with a ripe, rich and refined Chardonnay, full of classic stone fruits, great texture and a lovely nutty finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re a Chardonnay nut (like me), or you like your Burgundy whites, this is the wine for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56321721565515,"sku":"EVMRCH23","price":25.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/0645\/5483\/files\/EvoiMargaretRiverChardonnay2021.jpg?v=1716301481"},{"product_id":"evoi-margaret-river-reserve-chardonnay-2023","title":"Evoi Margaret River Reserve Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is extra-special to Nigel. The 2007 vintage of it was his first solo wine - two barrels of Chardonnay made in his garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe’s held onto the same vineyard ever since - it’s in Wilyabrup, the heart of Margaret River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Nigel this rocky vineyard isn’t much to look at - but it produces the pristine fruit which is the secret weapon to this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter picking, Nigel throws everything into barrel, where a natural fermentation slowly begins. He tells me the liquid is brown, almost mud-like at this stage. He doesn’t add any sulphur or preservatives - he’s basically un-learnt everything that’s taught in winemaking school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it works - during fermentation ‘there’s lots of stuff to chew on’ he says, which results in a Chardonnay loaded with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stays in oak for 12 months and comes out just before bottling. ‘Easy peasy’ says Nigel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s smoky, nutty and refined on the nose - and very flinty. The palate is intense and lush, with a very fine and very long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven it’s long sold-out in Australia, it's a real treat to get a small amount of this over to Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56321771700555,"sku":"EVMRRC23","price":33.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/0645\/5483\/files\/WS-HighKey_0279.jpg?v=1773250020"},{"product_id":"evoi-margaret-river-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","title":"Evoi Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eI couldn’t bring over a shipment of Margaret River wines without a good Cabernet Sauvignon - it’s the region’s calling card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an extra bonus here is this wine has 5 years ageing under its belt - which is exactly what Cab needs to go from good to great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargaret River is very similar to Bordeaux - the cooling influences from the ocean, and its ancient gravelly soils. And Nigel gets his grapes from the best area in the region - Willyabrup - where the raw material is just a dream to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking here is very gentle and natural - Nigel tells me he doesn’t overmake it, he just listens to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a soft, smooth and refined Cab, with classic black olive, cassis and woody flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNigel is a rare breed in the area - he wants to make wine that lasts, rather than the more commercial route of selling wines young, that fall over after a year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the real winner is you - getting the chance to try a signature grape from a premier wine region, with some lovely age to show you how great the wines of Margaret River can be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56321781760331,"sku":"EVMRCS22","price":25.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/0645\/5483\/files\/EvoiMRCabSav2018.jpg?v=1716301585"},{"product_id":"evoi-margaret-river-the-satyr-reserve-2016","title":"Evoi Margaret River The Satyr Reserve 2016","description":"This is Nigel’s favourite wine - and it’s a real treat to taste an aged red blend from this amazing wine region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMargaret River is very similar to Bordeaux - the cooling influences from the ocean, and its ancient gravelly soils. And Nigel gets his grapes from the best area in the region - Willyabrup - where the raw material is just a dream to work with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd this is a classic Left Bank blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Nigel wanted to make a red that surprised people, rather than just a straight up Cab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is built to age - the 20% of Petit Verdot in the blend gives it florals and freshness which turns to tobacco and cigar box as it ages. And then he puts in 10% of Malbec to give a punch of fruit and juiciness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite it being 8 years now, the wine is still dark and youthful, so it easily has another 12-15 years in the tank. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut why wait, as it tastes gloriously smooth, complex and mellow now… a divine red from a supremely talented winemaker.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WineSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56321782972747,"sku":"EVRSTS16","price":33.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/0645\/5483\/files\/EMRTheSatyr2014.jpg?v=1716301731"},{"product_id":"evoi-margaret-river-6-pack","title":"Evoi Margaret River 6-pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis case has just sold out - you can still buy 3 of the 4 wines individually \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winespark.com\/collections\/nigel-ludlow\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re partial to a smooth red or an elegant Chardonnay, then today is a good day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the new vintages of Nigel Ludlow’s Evoi wines have landed back in stock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSo if your wine rack needs a refresh before the weekend, here’s a 6-pack I’ve put together, containing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x \u003cstrong\u003eEvoi Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e - from one of the best vineyards in Margaret River - this is a rich and refined Chardonnay, full of classic stone fruits, great texture and a lovely nutty finish. It's sold out in Australia, and for €26 here you just can't get this quality of Chardonnay anywhere else \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x \u003cstrong\u003eEvoi Reserve Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e - from the same famous Wilyabrup vineyard, this the first wine that Nigel made in his garage all those years ago. The Reserve spends more time in newer oak, and you get a full-throttle, intense Chardonnay, with amazing refined nutty and flinty flavours. 98 points from James Halliday - making it one of Australia's greatest Chardonnays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x \u003cstrong\u003eEvoi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e - Margaret River’s signature grape, and with five years’ ageing under its belt, which is exactly what Cab needs to go from good to great. A soft, smooth and refined red, with classic black olive, cassis and woody flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x \u003cstrong\u003eEvoi Reserve The Satyr 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e - a classic Bordeaux left bank blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. This is Nigel’s favourite wine - and it’s a real treat to taste an aged red blend from this amazing wine region. 96 points from Halliday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"WineSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56499422560587,"sku":"EV6P26","price":170.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/0645\/5483\/files\/joshua-leong-fPHqz46unBc-unsplash.jpg?v=1770824093"}],"url":"https:\/\/winespark.co.uk\/collections\/nigel-ludlow.oembed","provider":"WineSpark","version":"1.0","type":"link"}