{"title":"ANNIE'S FAVOURITES","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eOur delightful (two years reigning) manager of our Maroochydore store, Annie is a globetrotter whose experiences, in almost a decade of service at the very top level have given her an unique perspective on the drinks landscape.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eShe is currently experiencing \u003cstrong\u003ea 'self-confessed' infatuation with Chenin Blanc.\u003c\/strong\u003e.... but textural whites, bold pinot noir \u0026amp; european beers are forever pulling her heart strings. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eIf you are in the area on a weekend make sure to stop into the Maroochydore store to experience her fresh take on tastings hosted every weekend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-foradori-morei-teroldego","title":"Foradori Morei Teroldego 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough years of biodynamic farming and observation, Foradori have been able to emphasize the character of each plot of land across their estate. Two separate vinifications of two Teroldego vineyards results in Morei and Sgarzon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFermented on skins for 8 months, in Spanish Tinajas from Villarrobledo, the clay amphora acts as a shield against the elements, allowing the grapes to progress with only the character of the earth and grape variety as their guidance. Morei means ‘moro’ or ‘dark’ in the Trentino dialect and the grapes cultivated in this vineyard are a firm echo of this. Their roots rest among the pebbles and the sand in the earth carried by the Noce River, resulting in a wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith great texture and clean minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Morei, the Cardinal, couldn’t be bothered less by this “little” desert-summer (3 months of drought on clay-less soil!). A wine for the Vatican: round, willing to agree and out of touch with reality. Straight from Cotes-du-Rhone to the gates of the Pope’s mansion. The nose talks of moss, humidity, and Syrah. Then it flows like a perfect bowl around the mouth, right before stretching out long like my grandmother’s lasagna. She loves Jesus by the way. Persistent, consistent and spice like ecclesiastic secrets; Morei shines, in a smooth and jazzy way.” - \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheo Zierock, Azienda Agricola \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"il\"\u003eForadori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"il\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/marketwinestore.com.au\/collections\/azienda-agricola-foradori\"\u003eView the entire collection here\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/marketwinestore.com.au\/blogs\/producers-we-love\/azienda-agricola-foradori\"\u003eor read more about Foradori here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foradori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42375913046222,"sku":"276150","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6393\/2110\/files\/2022ForadoriMoreiTeroldego.png?v=1752247141"},{"product_id":"chatto-bird-pinot-noir","title":"Chatto Bird Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanted by Tasmanian pioneer Dr Andrew Pirie in 1998, Bird vineyard is a 100% Clone 114 Pinot Noir vineyard in the Pipers River region in the north east of Tasmania. 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Think spiced stone fruit, citrus, nougaty lees, almond and green apple, giving weight to this wine, while the acidity streamlines through the palate giving beautiful balance to this wine of 'Place'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine to absolutely savour - and one to watch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"A Place Of Changing Winds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42681988579534,"sku":"383950","price":185.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6393\/2110\/files\/Place_of_Changing_Winds_Larderdark_Chardonnay_2022.png?v=1752246222"},{"product_id":"mee-godard-beaujolais-villages-2023","title":"Mee Godard Beaujolais Villages 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content-subsection dontsplit\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve ever wondered what Beaujolais is all about, this is the bottle you need in your hands. 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The delicate sweetness and subtle rice notes make every sip feel like a quiet celebration of Japan’s brewing tradition. Using pure spring water and time-honoured techniques, this lager is a refined, light body brew that’s sophisticated yet easy to enjoy. Simply put, it’s an exceptional Japanese lager for those who appreciate the finer things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koshihikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43012984864974,"sku":"11101","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6393\/2110\/files\/Echigo_beer_market_wine_store.jpg?v=1752244907"},{"product_id":"collier-saumur-blanc-2020","title":"Collier Saumur Blanc 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Chenin Blanc had a grand cru whisperer, it would be Antoine Foucault. 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