{"product_id":"a-rodda-cuvee-de-chez","title":"A. Rodda Cuvee de Chais 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Cuvée de Chais’ loosely translates as Cellar Blend and is Adrian’s interpretation of a traditional Bordeaux blend or ‘Claret’. Adrian believes when it comes to Bordeaux varieties, the sum is greater than its parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon provides the tannin, length and structural backbone, Merlot contributes ‘the fuzzy ball of fruit’ in the mid-palate, Cabernet Franc provides fragrant red fruits and savouriness. Petit Verdot adds perfume and acid line to the finish.Cabernet Sauvignon was crushed and de-stemmed whereas the other four varieties incorporated more whole berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring fermentation, the timing and combination of pump-overs, “rack and returns”, pigeage and plunging was to preserve aromatics and perfume yet extract adequate tannins for structure and length, depending on the variety. Post-fermentation, the Cabernet Sauvignon was held on skins for a further 15 days than the other varieties. All wines were pressed to French oak barriques (36% new) for 15 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Cuvée de Chais consists of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (14%), Petit Verdot (12%), and Cabernet Franc (9%).\u003cbr\u003eThe wine was bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39780020879433,"sku":"15845","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0033\/7421\/9337\/products\/roddachez.png?v=1648079939","url":"https:\/\/cloudwine.com.au\/products\/a-rodda-cuvee-de-chez","provider":"Cloudwine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}