{"title":"New In","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere's where you'll find all our newest finds and new vintages - if in doubt, we're always happy to help with recommendations - email us on wines@swig.co.uk.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"franciacorta-extra-brut-faccoli-nv","title":"Franciacorta Extra Brut, Faccoli NV","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure class alternative to Champagne. With 60% of the blend being Chardonnay and the rest made up of 20% Pinot Blanc and 20% Pinot Noir, this shows an elegant and well-balanced richness, with apricots and ripe pear enlivened by zippy citrus and that classic crunchy fresh bread crust, evident from its time on lees, topped off with a long persistent finish. Very low added SO2 and at least 20 months in bottle pre release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Faccoli family have been producing wine from their 10 ha of vines in the south-western corner of Franciacorta for generations.  Claudio Faccoli, a key Franciacorta winemaker, has passed on the family estate to his daughter Francesca. Farming Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Noir, with around 50% of the vines on terraces surrounded by dense woodland, their terroir is unique in Franciacorta, as they are in the foothills of Mount Orfano, a small mountain that is something of a geological anomaly, as it is the only area that comes from marine origin. \u003cspan\u003eThe northern side of the mountain is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfluenced by cold and humid winds from the Iseo lake, whilst the southern side, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhere Coccaglio is, has a Mediterranean climate.\u003c\/span\u003e The marine origin of the soils lends racy acidity to the wine, and even after prolonged aging, they retain a fresh, lemony profile.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FACCOLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43222752788665,"sku":"IFAC01S75NV","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/GGXMNIoJQRmeE1PG4aS4kw_pb_x600_62de4a41-2501-47e1-969f-5d4ce66c65e9.jpg?v=1692892309"},{"product_id":"lambrusco-perfranco-bergianti-terrevive-nv","title":"Bergianti Perfranco, Terrevive NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful red skinned apples, orange peel, spice, and salty stones. The palate has a fine mousse with lots of crunchy red apple, and even a little tannin, almost like the pips and skins. Grapefruit and lots of tangy, gentle herbal notes too. Really thrilling to drink. 100% \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalamino di Santa Croce, and from an ancient clone too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGianluca Bergianti is a star of Lambrusco. His is the only one on the list at Massimo Bottura's 3 Michelin Star restaurant in Modena, and as well as being a superbly talented winemaker, he's also a keen beekeeper, farmer of heritage grains and producer of hyper-seasonal biodynamic vegetables. His first harvest was just 10 years ago, after intensely researching the two indigenous grapes Sorbara and Salamino, and searching for ancient clones. 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The palate is finely, structured, with the finest of tannins running with a line of cherry, wild strawberry and a host of darker fruits. Super silky and exceptionally balanced at this young age we expect the best from this wine in 6-8 years, but it will carry for many years after that.\" Tom Carson, Yabby Lake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Carson is a true winemaker's winemaker, an uber-geek known for his forensic attention to detail Lured to join Yabby Lake by the incredible efforts and attention to detail that were put into establishing the vineyard in terms of site and soil analysis, it's here that winemaker Tom has truly become known as a don of Pinot Noir. And his Chardonnay ain't half bad either! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YABBY LAKE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43286705701049,"sku":"AYABBYLAKR18B01","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_58b0c2cd-dc08-45af-980b-dc9785981e62.jpg?v=1755609625"},{"product_id":"cabernet-merlot-laurence-de-veyrac-2022","title":"Cabernet Merlot Laurence de Veyrac 2022","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is all seductive black fruit and wood smoke. A touch of incense too, like a Christmas frankincense cone, plus sandalwood and cedar. There are beautiful, bright berry compote overtones that stop the rich fruit core from taking over the show, with a light lacing of liquorice and maple smoked bacon emerging on the finish. Smoky on the mid-palate, which is surprisingly lifted - although not to the detriment of the intensity. In a nutshell, this is absolutely delicious. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince 1997, the estate has been owned and run by Béatrice and Christophe Muret and on their watch  quality, rather than quantity, has been the focus. With a strong focus on organic farming and environmentally sustainable practices, the Murets have struck an admirable balance between . It’s one of the hardest things in the wine profession to find is very good inexpensive juice, particularly from Europe. But Domaine de Castelnau\/Laurence de Veyrac proves that it is possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"LAURENCE DE VEYRAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43286725165241,"sku":"FVEY05R7522","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Laurence_de_Veyrac_Cabernet_Merlot.jpg?v=1740060511"},{"product_id":"tembela-wines-syrah-2022","title":"Tembela Wines Syrah 2022","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Tea leaf and savoury aromas on the nose follows through with white pepper as the wine opens. Notes of black fruit, a hint of fynbos and black pepper comes through on the palate. The wine shows good acidity and fine tannins, with violets and sweet spice coming through as the wine opens up. Pairs well with venison and ribeye.\" Banele Vakele, Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"article__sub-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA man on a mission, Banele Vakele of Tembela’s journey into wine is nothing short of extraordinary. Growing up in the township of Khayelitsha outside of Cape Town, he earned a scholarship to a smart Constantia high school and it was here, and a vineyard that his classroom overlooked that Banele used to stare on to at particular moments of ennui mid-class that so drew him to wine. Today, he now works as assistant winemaker for Duncan Savage in Salt River, where he makes his own wines. In Xhosa, Tembela means to have faith, hope and belief, all sentiments that his mother had in Banele's decision to pursue a career in wine. The wine label pays tribute to the things that are most important to Banele: women wearing traditional Xhosa attire carrying wine barrels, infusing two matters that are most important to him: his culture and his love of wine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TEMBELA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43286752886969,"sku":"STEM02R7522","price":34.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_49e3270e-8d86-4bed-b03a-60bb0d6f2f08.png?v=1699460269"},{"product_id":"restless-river-ava-marie-chardonnay-2021","title":"Ava Marie Chardonnay Restless River 2021","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points, Decanter - 96 points, Tim Atkin - 95 points, Jamie Goode (Wine Anorak) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Restless River Chardonnay has come on leaps and bounds in the last few vintages. The 2020 was exceptional, and the 2021? Even finer. \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA true classic that is worthy of a place in any collector’s cellar …\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e lovely lemon butter and leesy aromatic complexity with hints of white toast, lemon rind, white citrus, melted wax and a mellow kiss of salted caramel. The palate is bright and fresh but also shows a generous mid-palate concentration and textural fleshy character.\" Greg Sherwood MW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRestless River is a rising star which has quietly achieved cult-status for its brilliant, Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and super fine yet intense Cabernet Sauvignon. Launched in 2012 by Craig Wessels, their farm is located in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. It's home to some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay vines in the region (planted in 1998). At Restless River, things are done in an unhurried way, with great dedication and attention to detail.  Their production is done by hand, resulting in limited quantities of each wine, and demand far exceeding supply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRestless River is defined by its terroir, and Craig Wessels' thoughtful and careful winemaking allows it to be the star of the show. \"At its best, South Africa is increasingly terroir-driven. Craig Wessels of Restless River says that it’s about “building wines in the vineyard, not the winery”, trying to reflect a place rather than a style that’s imposed in the cellar.\" - Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Report 2023.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"H\u003c\/span\u003eis Chardonnays offer real Burgundian allure and his occasionally Volnaysian Pinot Noirs.\" - Neal Martin, Vinous.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTLESS RIVER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530144710841,"sku":"A1616121","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/AvaMarie2020_f497dc26-992e-42d0-a5d0-bf6f7c0c7b09.jpg?v=1701165710"},{"product_id":"indaco-tenuta-sette-cieli-2019","title":"Indaco Tenuta Sette Cieli 2019","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec. 1100 cases made. Indaco 2019 is the purest and finest it's been. It's the wine that goes toe to toe with Sassicaia. This is a wine we would love to see being drunk and not just stashed away. Yes it will keep another 10 years, but enjoying it now is a pleasure. You get Tuscan warmth and smoothness, along with beautifully defined aromas and flavours, with some blackcurrant, leafiness and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCieli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e arrived on the Tuscan scene a few years after the boundary lines of the Bolgheri appellation had been drawn. At the time the boundary was set, no one thought someone would plant above the woods on the next hillside over from Sassicaia, but actually above Gaja's Bolgheri property, Ca' Marcanda. But they did. Originally intended as a place to breed horses and a family retreat. Wine-loving f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eriends came to visit and pointed out Sassicaia’s original vineyard, under the castle, that you see when you look over your right shoulder, and then a bit to the left of that, the Masseto vineyard. So they started to plant vines in 2000, and since 2012, the young Ambrogio Cremona Ratti who inherited the domain has been at the helm. He brought in winemaker Elena Pozzolini who came back to the area after several years of international experience in Argentina and California, and they share some of the viticultural team of Ornellaia. As Matthew Jukes says \"this estate is a superstar in the making.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SETTE CIELI, TENUTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43764454064313,"sku":"A3046119","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/TS-NV-Indaco-Bottle-Transp_1fcdf7ed-e5fa-41ae-a608-2893a079bd20.png?v=1710238289"},{"product_id":"chianti-classico-riserva-vigneto-branca-cigliano-di-sopra-2021","title":"Chianti Classico Riserva 'Vigneto Branca' Cigliano di Sopra 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Decanter - 17.5\/20, Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Sangiovese, this rather seductive, layered Tuscan gem is pure elegance. It's in highest tier of Chianti quality. Absolutely beautiful.  It feels a bit like Soldera. With 14 months in French barriques, and the time and dedication this fine wine has received only lends to its opulence and refinement. Sensational and such tiny amounts produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocated in the highest part of the Cigliano area, Cigliano di Sopra is a historic estate dating back to 1300, now in the capable hands of dynmaic friends Matteo Vaccari and Maddalena Fucile. Prior to taking the reins at Cigliano di Sopra, Matteo and Maddalena worked alongside Sashi Moorman and Rajat Parr at Evening Land, Sandhi, and Domaine de la Côte. Even Monica Larner of the Wine Advocate likes Cigliano – “\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most exciting discovery I recently made in Chianti Classico is Cigliano di Sopra, located in San Casciano Val di Pesa. The winery is run by two young friends, Maddalena Fucile and Matteo Vaccari.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cigliano di Sopra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43861183234233,"sku":"A3296121","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/chianti-classico-riserva-vigneto-branca-cigliano-di-sopra-2021.jpg?v=1712333882"},{"product_id":"mullineux-syrah-2021","title":"Mullineux Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWith that signature dark violet perfume of fine Swartland Syrah and firm structure for long ageing, Chris and Andrea consider this to be one of their favourite releases to date.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounding members of the Swartland Revolution, five times winner Platter Guide Winery of the Year, and The Wine Enthusiast's Winemaker of the Year 2016, Chris and Andrea Mullineux are one serious power couple. Based just outside of Riebeek Kasteel on their farm Roundstone, their ambition is bottle wines that are a true expression of the Swartland. Its granite, schist and iron soils, its wind swept sites, old vines, hot climate and long, dry Summers. With Chris in charge of the vineyards and viticulture, and Andrea at the helm in the cellar, it has been a joy to see the incredible quality coming out of the estate year on year. Are there any more talented duos in South Africa? 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Pascal's search for a special vineyard for his father's birthday which led to the purchase of parts of the historic 7 Grand Crus of Mád in Tokaj. After tasting their wines in Paris, I was captivated by their exceptional quality, both dry and sweet. Tokaj wines, with their exotic aromas and flavors, surpass even my first love, Sauternes. Remarkably, their sweet wines, at 12% alcohol, remain unchanged after four months, suggesting they could be enjoyed for centuries to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HOLDVOLGY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44298478944441,"sku":"A4246119","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/Vision.png?v=1718970495"},{"product_id":"meditation-tokaji-dry-holdvolgy-2021","title":"Meditation Tokaji Furmint Dry Holdvolgy 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meditation is really quite special, with beautiful balance, poise and depth. 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