{"title":"Castagna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJulian Castagna is an erudite and totally committed disciple of biodynamic grapegrowing and winemaking. He acknowledges that part of biodynamics has to be intuitive but also seeks to understand how the principles and practices enunciated by Rudolf Steiner in 1924 actually work. He purchased 2 egg-shaped, food-grade concrete tanks, each holding 900l. They are, he says, ‘the most perfect shape in physics’, and in the winery they reduce pressure on the lees and deposit the lees over a larger surface area, which, he believes, will eliminate the need for batonnage. His son Adam is responsible for the 400 dozen or so of Adam’s Rib made each year, complementing the production of Castagna. Exports to the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, Korea, Hong Kong and Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-JAMES HALLIDAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-castagna-un-segreto-sangiovese-syrah-750ml","title":"2016 Castagna Un Segreto Sangiovese Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“…this blend of Sangiovese with some spicy, fragrant Beechworth Shiraz is exactly the kind of wine that will take Australia into the next phase of international acclaim.â€? \u003cstrong\u003ePenguin Wine Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"353579c\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-content.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d1f84e8\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f84e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harmony created by the marrying of Sangiovese and Syrah create a unique wine. The nose is of exotic spice; tar over black cherry, cedar wood and earthy extract with notes of fresh rich humus, turmeric, graphite, with beautiful red fruit. The palate is fine and long with an earthy, black-fruited impact and textural richness coming from the fine, beautifully chiselled tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall it is dry and savoury with lovely earthy elements, deliciously rich, yet avoiding sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330322825411,"sku":null,"price":104.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2016CastagnaUnSegretoSangioveseSyrah750ml_a9db47f2-21e7-487e-9d62-03f89e8515b5.png?v=1732772667"},{"product_id":"2016-castagna-genesis-syrah-750ml","title":"2016 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuided by biodynamic viticulture, hands-off winemaking, and scrupulous attention to particulars, Castagna Genesis Syrah emanates a robust and genuine character. Co-fermented with Viognier, the wine undergoes vinification and matures for 18 to 24 months in new and seasoned French oak barrels with a tight grain. Exhibiting intense aromatics and a refined palate, it presents profound dark fruit flavors, richness, vitality, and a touch of minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Cru wines need time to develop to its full potential. This medium-bodied granite-grown Syrah now shows the classic, but often elusive, sweet\/savoury character, along with great tension and a wonderful crunch that, when present, makes Syrah so delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatically it speaks of violets, a little musk, some red and black berry, a suggestion of plum and raspberry. There are hints of spicy earthy notes and crushed dry leaf, mulberry perhaps, with ever-so- delicate notes of white truffle that draw you in and is totally intoxicating. Bright red currants and crunchy red cherry keeps the palate fresh and alive. Silky-smooth and now easily recognisable, Castagna tannins lengthen the sensation of the wine on the palate as it slips easily down the throat. This wine has a lovely tension which makes it so interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeather and smoke, game meat, pepper, red berries mashed up, whiffs of dried rose petal are strong too. Evocative start. Flesh and yet sinew in texture, a plush roll of dried berries, ferrous character, game meat and clove-y notes, a crunch, yes, to finish, like biting into a not quite ripe cherry, providing tension through the finish. 93 Points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330322890947,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/CastagnaGenesisSyrah_1_0a0d9f7a-1442-4f92-91a2-9d6d534cf516.png?v=1716534386"},{"product_id":"2017-castagna-genesis-syrah-750ml","title":"2017 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7a47a45\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a47a45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBiodynamic viticulture and meticulous attention to detail  in the vineyards by Julian Castagna proves its worth in a bottle of his Genesis Syrah. Following the recipe of a great Cote Rotie, the Genesis Sydrah is co-fermented with viognier to provide stunning aromatics of white blossom and peaches alongside the black cherries and plums. The wine is matured in new and seasoned French oak for 18 to 24 months that helps define a style with generous dark fruits, richness, buoyancy and mineral length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack pepper driven Northern Rhone style wine. Medium plus bodied and elegant on the palate with chalky tannins and lively acidity. Cherry over pepper flavours. Restrained, top quality, cool climate Syrah. 2017 Genesis, La Chiave and Un Segreto have all achieved an outstanding rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSommelier’s Recommendation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePower and elegance with an attractive bouquet leaping from the glass. The top quality fruit and winemaking proves its worth in the glass with an abundance of red and black berries, cedar, smoke and rainforest floor emanating from the glass. A backbone of soft and supple tannins finish this wine and help match it with foods such as pork loin, mushrooms and duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330453078211,"sku":"SK29601027","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2017CastagnaGenesisSyrah_019ea87c-404a-4f19-b1f8-9b49bb59839c.png?v=1784455842"},{"product_id":"2021-castagna-ingenue","title":"2021 Castagna Ingénue - Viognier 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViognier works a treat on the Castagna vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Adam Castagna perfectly walks that classic Viognier tight-rope of picking early enough to maintain refreshing acidity whilst harnessing the richness and opulence that makes Viognier one of the great white varieties of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's bold. Really bold. The kind of white that offers high impact from first sip. This would 100% sit on the shortlist of Australia's best examples of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330459041987,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2021_Castagna_Ingenue_Viognier_750ml.png?v=1731995779"},{"product_id":"2021-castagna-chardonnay","title":"2022 Castagna Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from Single-Vineyard, BD-Certified Estate-Grown Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330459074755,"sku":"SK35475546","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/Castagna_Chardonnay_750ml_24597f92-480f-4f3b-aea3-fd36c9d87bc9.png?v=1784204601"},{"product_id":"2021-castagna-growers-selection-chardonnay","title":"2021 Castagna Grower's Selection Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Pleasing, fresh scents of lemon-lime, faint oyster shell, sense of ‘minerals’, talc and green apple. Palate is lightly crunchy, just the faintest bit toasty, some waxiness to texture, finishes with a smudge of halva-like sweet nuttiness and a little stickiness. Moreish kind of savoury-styled wine.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinefront\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic Beechworth Chardonnay, straw-gold with a green tinge: aromas of hazelnut, yellow peach, and nuances of matchstick mingled with spicy-oak notes of ginger and orange zest; the attack is full of rich, peach and nectarine fruit flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330459238595,"sku":"SK68674306","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/22_9be38f73-2b57-41ef-8a09-d89732871983.png?v=1785284538"},{"product_id":"2021-castagna-barbarossa","title":"2021 Castagna Barbarossa Nebbiolo 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from Single-Vineyard, BD-Certified Estate-Grown Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloody, savoury, succulent and fine-tuned …concentrated but shows power without weight… a little pinot-esque …. \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s fabulous\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mike Bennie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330459271363,"sku":"SK44944554","price":89.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2021_Castagna_Barbarossa_Nebbiolo_750ml_c6ef4031-dd52-469c-b50a-2658fd564b77.png?v=1784076644"},{"product_id":"2018-castagna-genesis-syrah","title":"2018 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"353579c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f84e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-content\" data-id=\"d1f84e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-content.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis both complex and savoury; a very elegant wine. It is medium-bodied, yet with great length and a very expressive bouquet of spice – cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise – together with cedary nuances, which add complexity. It is very stylish with hints of charcuterie – very nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“It’s at once meaty, berried and savoury with earthy, brambly things. Indeed, when I write that, it feels like I should say ‘my kinda shiraz’ as a qualifier.” - Mike Bennie in Winefront\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“For me Genesis is indisputably the finest Syrah in the country. An impeccably poised paradigm of eminent drinkability and exceptional taste. Biodynamic certification is one thing, but the detail infused by life’s experiences, far and wide, drinking the world’s great wines, is another. Refined by virtue of long-limbed tannins, dutiful freshness and archetypal cool climatic aromas of lilac, star anise, cardamon, bracken, smoked charcuterie, blueberry green olive and iodine, all impeccably strung across a skein of peppery freshness tailing long. Mercifully, without a skerrick of reduction, the bane of so much domestic gear. But things are becoming warmer, even on the granitic screes of sub-alpine Beechworth. Subsequently Castagna picked the 2018 across a number of passes through the vineyard, ensuring a sum of herbal lift, ripeness, and tension. The extraction, too, a little gentler. Forward and a littler plumper than most years, perhaps, yet I would never think this mid-weighted wine from a hot year unless I was told. Delicious already but will hold and develop nicely across the mid-term.” - \u003c\/em\u003eNed Goodwin MW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330459304131,"sku":"SK21156357","price":84.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/20.png?v=1784454859"},{"product_id":"castagna-sparkling-allegro-ancestrale","title":"2018 Castagna Sparkling 'Allegro' Ancestrale Disgorged Pét-Nat 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“It feels quite complex, a touch savoury, concentrated in flavour and bustling with fine bubbles. Very fine sparkling.”  \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMike Bennie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The wine has considerable weight. Like it seems heavy on the palate. Like some kind of burnished liquid gold. Then a cheeky, gentle, persistent fizz lifts that weight and turns the gravity off. Joy bounces off the top of your mouth, but the good feels go straight on up through the mixing deck. It’s magic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike most of these bottle-fermented sparkling wines, this one is neither cloudy nor explosive. But it gives more Sgt. Pepper’s Magical Mystery Tour per sip than nearly everything else I know.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNatural? Like that moody, more wintry Lobo, this wine is the work of methodical, respectful, natural-born genius with an acute scientific curiosity. Genius? Sure. If it wasn’t there’d be a helluva lot more of it.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhillip White – Drinkster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Attractive perfume, strawberry kissed with lemon and faint vanilla notes. The palate is creamy yet brisk in acidity, intensity of red berry flavours is inherent but there’s a kick of saline tang in tow. It feels quite complex, a touch savoury, concentrated in flavour and bustling with fine bubbles. Very fine sparkling.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinefront\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43348897988803,"sku":"SK33419992","price":47.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/25_cd35cb81-9d95-4966-bee0-a0b7ffcfd949.png?v=1784456446"},{"product_id":"2009-castagna-genesis-syrah-500ml-copy","title":"2013 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderfully lively wine with graceful, savory fruit dancing across a smooth palate. A refreshing change from heavily oaked examples! It boasts a supple, velvety texture and pure red fruit flavors, complemented by subtle, spicy oak. Simply delightful.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina Gellie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This savory, whole-cluster style seamlessly integrates stalky notes with vibrant fruit. I admire the perfumed, fruity character on the palate, showing elegant maturity.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There’s a delightful energy and charm to this medium-bodied wine, featuring raspberry-red fruit with hints of spice. It surprises with evolving tannins and vibrant acidity, standing out among bolder, more traditional wines. A sophisticated and welcome surprise.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnthony Rose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmslanding__image-title\"\u003eTOP VINTAGES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015, 2014, \u003cstrong\u003e2013\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1999. 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Its mandarin acidity unveils hints of fennel, musk, and lotus, offering a surprising minerality and structure despite its fruit-forward, floral nose. A bottle of freshness embodying everything desired in white wine and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43702916022467,"sku":null,"price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2024061911_d731cd83-b271-41dc-a1f5-e1847fb2e569.png?v=1727752694"},{"product_id":"2018-castagna-chenin-blanc-750ml","title":"2018 Castagna Chenin Blanc 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastagna's goal is to craft wines that reflect their terroir, blending old-world style with new-world fruit. 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Really bold. The kind of white that offers high impact from first sip. This would 100% sit on the shortlist of Australia's best examples of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. 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While some blends are mishmashes, this works exceptionally well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"353579c\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-content.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d1f84e8\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f84e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn archetypal blend, melding the Italian story with the new frontier, manifests as sangiovese and syrah. While some blends are mishmashes, this works exceptionally well. Riffs on lilac, licorice root, beef stock, cinnamon oak and red to blue fruit allusions, with a perk of tannic edginess and acid brightness across the finish. I’d be drinking this mid-weighter across the earlier to mid-term. Wonderful vivacity and versatility all in one. Among the first fully certified biodynamic addresses. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Ned Goodwin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. 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