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First, it is gorgeously aromatic, with layers of dark plum, mulberry, blackberry and liquorice flecked with pressed violets. Then, the palate is fleshy and open-knit, balanced beautifully between its feathery, textured fruit and vibrant, energetic structure. Already drinking brilliantly, it’s one of those bottles that empties far too quickly. Sadly we have only five boxes! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantina D'Arcy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44318638637294,"sku":"22432-750","price":45.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/62019ee9-f54f-ee11-ac3c-0aa7bbf44e76_22432-750.png?v=1694502236"},{"product_id":"cantina-darcy-langhe-nebbiolo-2020","title":"Cantina D'Arcy Langhe Nebbiolo 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyers’ drop-dead gorgeous Langhe bottling is based on two 30-plus-year-old parcels of Nebbiolo rooted at the foot of Barbaresco’s famous Ronchi Cru. This celebrated, limestone-rich site runs along the southern belt of the appellation, near the town of Barbaresco itself. The deeper soils of the vineyard’s lower climbs gives a more open style of wine—exactly what Myers is aiming for here. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2020 this cuvée was entirely destemmed, while natural ferments, measured time on skins and perfect extraction form the blueprint for this perfumed and sensual young Nebbiolo. Myers does not rack-and-return during the vinification, preferring to keep the wine in contact with its lees for as long as possible. He believes this contributes to the finished wine’s finessed tannins and aromatic precision. The wine matured in two large Garbellotto botti (a blend of French and Slavonian oak), remaining, without racking, for 17 months before bottling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyers’ passion for Burgundy is really on show here. Super-pure aromatics of pretty fruit and delicate spice and flowers are backed up by a flowing, seamless, lacy texture on the palate, highly reminiscent of great Pinot Noir or northern Rhône. Playing a supporting role, the tannins are succulent and polished, giving the wine a long and classy finish. This is a wonderful drink! And great value. Future releases of this wine will likely have to be allocated!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantina D'Arcy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44318638670062,"sku":"22433-750","price":65.07,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/663c72d3-f54f-ee11-ac3c-02c0c1c8e708_22433-750.png?v=1694502240"},{"product_id":"cantina-darcy-langhe-nebbiolo-2022","title":"Cantina D'Arcy Langhe Nebbiolo 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere’s no second-album syndrome for this beautiful wine. Myers’ Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 is drawn from the Bricco San Pietro, the MGA in Monforte d’Alba that lies east of the township. Rooted in the classic clay-rich marl soils of Sant’Agata, Myers’ parcel is set in a shady little conclave of the vineyard where the vines have been farmed organically for many years. This year, the cuvée was mostly destemmed (10-15% left as bunches), while natural ferments, measured time on skins and pinpoint extraction form the blueprint for this perfumed and sensual young Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatured in concrete for 11 months and bottled unfiltered, there’s a purity and perfumed delicacy that belies the warm, dry season. Indeed, Myers thinks the new release is more on the classical side than his 2020 (he sees 2022 as an enhanced version of the 2017 vintage). Myers’ passion for the aromatic complexity of fine Burgundy is again on show with this gloriously pretty expression of Piemonte. Expect all kinds of flowers, jubey, red fruit notes and a lick of subtle, nettle-like savouriness. The wine only builds from there. It’s delicate yet intense, with fine tannins, and it loves air at this stage (just shipped), so don’t be scared to decant. It’s not your average Langhe Nebbiolo, and it’s absolutely delicious.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantina D'Arcy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46269017030894,"sku":"24855-750","price":89.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/48fd09b5-1f05-f011-ac41-02954333b573_24855-750.png?v=1742437016"},{"product_id":"cantina-darcy-barolo-preda-2020-1500ml","title":"Cantina D'Arcy Barolo Preda 2020 (1500ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreda is nestled between Cannubi and Vignane at the end of the Bussia Valley. Myers’ parcel faces east at the top of the hill, where the thin Sant'Agata soils are laced with a high portion of active lime. It’s this combination of exposure and rocky soils that, in part, allows him to craft such an aromatic, mineral-edged expression of Barolo. The other half of the calculation lies in Myers’ innovative winemaking, for Nebbiolo at least.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking notes read more like Burgundy than Barolo (which, in turn, tells you much of what you need to know about the wine). Myers worked with 55% whole bunches, and the wine spent 18 days on skins. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered after 18 months on fine lees in a thick-staved Garbellotto botti, with no racking and late malolactic fermentation. The wine opens with loads of red fruits, gentle bunchy goodness, some sweetness and all kinds of flowers. A wine built on perfume!  It changes quite a bit with air, building depth and dialling up the dark cherry and spice. In short, don’t be in a rush and give it plenty of air. It really made us think of top, old-vine Chambolle—as though Roumier made Barolo! Regardless of who made it, this is one of the most perfumed, silken and downright charming Barolos you’re likely to lay your hands on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantina D'Arcy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46269038756078,"sku":"24854-1500","price":559.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/b194342c-2205-f011-ac41-02954333b573_24854-1500.png?v=1742437013"},{"product_id":"cantina-darcy-barolo-preda-2020","title":"Cantina D'Arcy Barolo Preda 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreda is nestled between Cannubi and Vignane at the end of the Bussia Valley. Myers’ parcel faces east at the top of the hill, where the thin Sant'Agata soils are laced with a high portion of active lime. 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