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The process is the same as always, a big jigsaw puzzle of various grapes, vessels and maceration times, all assembled shortly before bottling in April 2024. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a huge blend - a bit of almost everything \u003ci\u003eweiss\u003c\/i\u003e that the Brand Brothers grow: \u003cspan\u003eMüller Thurgau, Riesling, Kerner, Silvaner, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder. Each variety is picked by parcel, and begins vinification the same way: enthusiastically foot-stomped, then are either left to macerate for various lengths, directly pressed, or infused whole bunch. All done in either stainless steel or old barrel- whichever vessel the brothers decide the varietal is destined for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outcome? A bracingly zippy, palate-cleansing wine that buzzes with tart white grapefruit citrus and softens into the creamy peaks of a lemon meringue pie. 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A clean, easy-drinking, versatile Riesling - great bang for buck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduced using grapes from slate soils, fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks, with a touch of sulpher added at bottling. 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This then plays off against the minerality and aromatics of the gently macerated Riesling, Johannites, and Müller Thurgau. Made pét-nat style and pouring the most inviting hazy sunset-pink. Real sunshine juice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs bright, lifted and refreshing as always! And clocking in at just 9.5%, we can’t imagine a bottle will last long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin de LaGamba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54971295334782,"sku":"GER-GAMBA-FRAU-ROSE-23","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/products\/VINDELAGAMBAFRAUENPOWERROSE20219.5.jpg?v=1664459787"},{"product_id":"marto-weiss-blend","title":"Weiss Blend 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA dangerously drinkable field blend of no less than 7 different local varietals from old vines in Flonheim. 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Super tangy and almost gluggable with a welcome bitter twist on the finish – watch the glasses empty!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55303909900670,"sku":"CAVE-MARTO-WEISS-22","price":24.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/Marto_WeissBlend_2022.jpg?v=1745314676"},{"product_id":"martin-hirsch-pet-nat","title":"Pet Nat 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce Martin has filled the tanks with his press of Dornfelder and Domina, any wine that remains goes straight into the bottle to create this vibrant, cherry red pet nat. 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All peaches and cream, citrus peels and spice, the tannins are delicately extracted and this grippy texture persists well into the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were manually de-stemmed and then crushed and macerated on the skins for 5 days in steel. After a very gentle pressing, the wine returned to these tanks to rest for 11 months before bottling, unfiltered and without the addition of sulphur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Hirsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55691371774334,"sku":"WAY-HIRSCH-GRUBERS-24","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/Martin_Hirsch_Grubersbuckel.jpg?v=1750153203"},{"product_id":"marto-riesling","title":"Riesling 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRheinhessen Riesling from the exceptional 2023 vintage. 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