{"title":"Jack's picks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMy personal corner of the shop — the bottles I'm currently opening at home, recommending to friends, and quietly excited about. It rotates often. New finds, bottles I've been meaning to share for ages, things I've fallen back in love with. Some are here for a few weeks rather than months. If something catches your eye, trust that instinct. And if you're not sure, reply to any of my emails — happy to talk you through what's worth opening tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clos-la-coutale-malbec","title":"Clos la Coutale, Cahors Malbec, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA proper French Malbec from one of Cahors’ top producers. Rich blackcurrant and plum fruit meet subtle spice and more mature notes, with plenty of depth without tipping into heavy-handedness. 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This bottle is perfect for sharing with friends or keeping chilled as your go-to fridge staple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hallgarten \u0026 Novum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50421998125320,"sku":"HN-VAK-RKAT","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7092\/5320\/files\/vachnadziani-rkatsiteli-bit-thirsty.jpg?v=1755721468"},{"product_id":"ormarine-picpoul-de-pinet","title":"Ormarine, Picpoul de Pinet, 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eOne of the best Picpouls we’ve tasted—fresh, zippy, and effortlessly drinkable. Crisp citrus notes of lemon and lime meet a subtle richness, giving it just the right amount of depth. A top-tier fridge staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eOrmarine Cellars have been shaping the story of Picpoul since 1922, helping turn this once-overlooked grape into the go-to white on restaurant wine lists everywhere. 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Fresh, balanced and very moreish — a fantastic everyday white that works just as well on its own as it does with simple seafood or lighter dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bit Thirsty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53579777966344,"sku":"HM-MONOPOLE-BLANCO","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7092\/5320\/files\/MonopoleRiojaBlanco.png?v=1773688766"},{"product_id":"domaine-laroche-saint-martin-chablis-2024","title":"Domaine Laroche ‘Saint Martin’ Chablis, 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eChablis has long been one of Britain's best-loved premium whites — but it's a name that covers a lot of ground, and style and quality can vary enormously from one producer to the next. Domaine Laroche is one of the safe pairs of hands. 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