{"product_id":"helm-wines-half-dry-riesling-canberra-act-case-sale-790649","title":"Helm Wines - Half Dry Riesling - Canberra, ACT (Case sale, 10 bottles x 750mL)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHelm Wines - Half Dry Riesling - Canberra\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf Dry Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a style of Riesling which is very popular in Germany, where is it is known as Halbtrocken (Half Dry). It is a particularly good accompaniment to spicy dishes as the slight sweetness in the wine balances the spice and heat. This is the 11th vintage of this very popular style, and each year we fine tune balance between flavour, acid and sweetness. Released under the distinctive red rose coloured label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-des\"\u003e----------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-des\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-des\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season started with record winter rains, Canberra actually had its third-wettest winter on record. Rains continued into spring and temperatures were mild preventing any late season frosts. Excellent flowering conditions meant a good crop set. Vine growth was rampant providing good foliage coverage for all varieties, but especially for Riesling grapes to prevent sunburn. A hot dry summer aided ripening and reduced disease pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were several heatwaves during the season although our regular evening sea breeze cooled things down considerably overnight. Harvest saw a return to our typical autumn conditions, cool nights and warm days, which are perfect for making cool climate premium wines. Another very high quality season for the Canberra District, which makes three in a row, and all very different due to the weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic floral and orange blossom aroma. Juicy ripe citrus and stonefruit flavours on the middle palate with a dry refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat with spicy Thai, Chinese or Indian flavours where the sweetness of the wine balances out the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------------------------------------------------------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellar for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balance of acid and sugar in this wine means it is perfect to drink and enjoy now. If kept for longer than two years the wine will start to taste sweeter due to a drop in acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Helm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanberra District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVESTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTTLED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCOHOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Please note vintages may vary from store to store or when delivered**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-des\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"field col-md-6\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HFM","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ Default \/ Default","offer_id":35249237131414,"sku":"790649","price":214.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"73 \/ Default \/ Default","offer_id":35249237164182,"sku":"790649","price":214.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0438\/2126\/9142\/products\/790649-done.jpg?v=1594894931","url":"https:\/\/softsensbaby166-com.myshopify.com\/products\/helm-wines-half-dry-riesling-canberra-act-case-sale-790649","provider":"softsensbaby166.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}