{"product_id":"2023-arodda-cuvee-de-chais","title":"2023 A.Rodda Cuvee de Chais","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Beechworth is famous for Chardonnay and Shiraz, Adrian Rodda has always had a soft spot for the classic Bordeaux varieties. He calls this 'Cuvée de Chais' - essentially his cellar blend - and he treats it with the same level of detail as his top-tier whites. It’s his take on a traditional Claret, where the sum of the parts is definitely greater than the individual grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we tasted this with the team last week we were reminded what an underrated little wine this is. It’s not a heavy, over-extracted red; instead, it’s all about balance. Cabernet gives it that firm, structural backbone, while the Merlot and Cab Franc fill out the middle with plush red fruits and a bit of savoury herb. A splash of Petit Verdot and Malbec rounds it all out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cool 2023 vintage has resulted in a wine that’s incredibly fragrant - think dark cherries and violets.  You can see Adrian's light touch in the winery here - there's a lovely purity and freshness at the wine's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an understated, classy red that’s drinking beautifully now, especially with a quick decant. Terrific value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Adrian Rodda appreciates the fineness of detail that the cabernet blend can bring to the glass: the cassis, loganberry, black cherry and the prettiest of the spices.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"A. Rodda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56142118257012,"sku":"dvk1789958752055","price":20.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5613\/8100\/files\/2023-arodda-cuvee-de-chais_1.webp?v=1789958756","url":"https:\/\/petcameramon.shop\/products\/2023-arodda-cuvee-de-chais","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}