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A definite ‘fridge door contender’ that’s ready for anything from impromptu dinners to sunny lunches with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49850031898888,"sku":"LIB-DUF-GAS","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7092\/5320\/files\/duffour-pere-fils-gascogne-bit-thirsty.jpg?v=1755781617"},{"product_id":"san-marzano-talo-verdeca","title":"San Marzano, 'Talo' Verdeca, Puglia, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Verdeca is fresh and fruity, bursting with tropical notes of mango while maintaining a lovely crispness. A short time in old oak barrels adds a subtle creamy texture—you might not even notice it except for the smoothness that it brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eProduced by San Marzano, a highly regarded cooperative in southern Italy's Puglia region, who consistently deliver excellent wines. 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Made mostly from Grenache, it’s got juicy strawberry and raspberry fruit, a crisp texture, and a clean finish that makes it perfect for, well... pretty much any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eIt’s a good step up from the average supermarket bottle—fresh, unfussy, and reliably tasty. Whether it’s dinner on the patio, a quick catch-up with friends, or just something chilled in the fridge, this one’s always welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorman Hunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49850039894280,"sku":"TH-MONT-ROSE","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7092\/5320\/files\/mont-dhortes-rose.jpg?v=1755809927"},{"product_id":"domaine-mont-dhortes-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Domaine Mont d'Hortes, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for an easy-going red? This Southern French Cabernet is just the ticket. It's got juicy blackcurrant and cassis flavours, fresh and smooth without being heavy. Think of it as the laid-back side of Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDomaine Mont d'Hortes makes great-value wines, and this one doesn't disappoint. Perfect for casual dinners—whether it's pizza night, a BBQ, or pasta with friends—it's a solid choice to have on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorman Hunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50081199390984,"sku":"TH-MONT-CAB","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7092\/5320\/files\/mont-dhortes.jpg?v=1755721466"},{"product_id":"mandrarossa-nero-davola","title":"Mandrarossa, Nero d'Avola, 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eOne of the joys of exploring Sicilian wine is the sheer variety—Grillo, Frappato, Catarratto... and of course, Nero d’Avola. Mandrarossa produces clean, classic expressions of these grapes, and this bottle is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eTheir Nero d’Avola is a smooth, fruit-forward red with soft tannins and easy charm. Expect notes of cherries, plums, and just a hint of spice. It’s a lighter, more approachable take on the grape—silky, bright, and seriously drinkable. 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Uncomplicated and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50083306209544,"sku":"LIB-CIRC-GREN-B","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7092\/5320\/files\/circulade-grenache-blanc-bit-thirsty.jpg?v=1755721460"},{"product_id":"picpoul-de-pinet-la-serre-2023-organic-villa-noria","title":"Villa Noria, Picpoul de Pinet, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003ePicpoul fans, this one’s for you. The aroma leaps out of the glass with vibrant citrus and a daisy-like freshness that’s hard to resist. On the palate, it’s dry, clean, and refreshing—everything you want from this fashionable southern French white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePerfect for seafood, summer evenings, or just because. It’s no wonder these wines are so adored—this bottle is a shining example of why.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bit Thirsty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50467476635912,"sku":"HN-VN-PICPOUL","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7092\/5320\/files\/villa-noria-picpoul.jpg?v=1755721467"},{"product_id":"cantina-di-monteforte-soave-classico","title":"Cantina di Monteforte, Soave Classico, 2024","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"354\"\u003eAt a recent trade tasting—surrounded by big-name bottles, bold price tags, and the usual suspects—I was genuinely thrilled to stumble across this little gem from Soave. After a full day of swirling, spitting, and scribbling notes, this simple, refreshing white stood out as one of the highlights of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eMade by one of the best cooperatives in Soave, in northeastern Italy, it’s a reminder that the region still delivers great value. A crisp, peachy, and ultra-refreshing Italian white that’s light on its feet and very easy to enjoy. 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