{"title":"Half bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes a half bottle is just more convenient. We offer a carefully considered selection of wine in half bottles, ideal for picnics and lunches. When our 375 ml table wines come from our existing suppliers, these are wines that we regularly recommend and sell in the full bottle size too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the wines below, however, are available only as half bottles—these are usually the most scarce and luxurious of dessert wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avignonesi-vin-santo-di-montepulciano-1998","title":"Avignonesi, Vin Santo di Montepulciano 375 ml half bottle 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 37.5ml half bottle of rich amber coloured wine with an extremely intense and persistent bouquet. Layers of dried fruit, rose petals, tea leaves, exotic spices and vanilla blend together creating a full-bodied, sweet, and thoroughly unique taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The 1998 vintage is surprisingly dry on the palate, featuring good acidity to balance the sweetness for a refined, even delicate, sensory drinking experience.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eThe Avignonesi winemaking team's assessment\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" title=\"Fine wine from a fine estate\" alt=\"Aerial view of the Avignonesi property\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/t\/3\/assets\/description_image_Capezzine_cornice_compressor.jpg?v=1600189940\" height=\"309\" width=\"690\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avignonesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36262551027880,"sku":"AVIG0798","price":215.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/avignonesi-vin-santo-di-montepulciano-375-ml-half-bottle-1998_a7a23e9f.jpg?v=1759492708"},{"product_id":"andre-clouet-champagne-brut-grande-reserve-375-ml-half-bottle-nv","title":"André Clouet, Champagne Brut Grande Réserve 375 ml half bottle NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eAromas of apricot, hazelnut and strawberry, with a silky, mid-weight palate and a subtle, refined mousse that lingers into a crisp, elegant finish. This cuvée is a \u003cem\u003eblanc de noirs—\u003c\/em\u003emade solely from Pinot Noir grapes. Rated #1 Champagne under $50 by \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, it's a food-friendly champagne that works wonders with creamy pastas, poultry and richer seafoods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e'Offers up layers of mineral-infused red fruits on a silky, mid-weight frame, with gorgeous length and a refined, subtle mousse. This impeccable, elegant wine shows terrific overall balance as well as complexity. I loved it!' \u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003e90\/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\nThe André Clouet champagnes are cellared beneath the family's pretty, vine-covered, 17th century house in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy, in the Montagne de Reims. Jean-François Clouet, winemaker, is known for his fanatical commitment to his craft, aspiring to Bollinger in style and quality. \u003cbr\u003e Thanks to an ancestral land grant from Napoleon, Jean-François has the privilege of working with some of the best-situated vines in the Bouzy sub-region.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: bottom; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" title=\"André Clouet Grand Cru Réserve Brut, AOC Champagne\" alt=\"André Clouet Grand Cru Réserve Brut, AOC Champagne\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/t\/3\/assets\/description_image_Andre_Clouet.jpg?v=1600190009\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne André Clouet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36262555353256,"sku":"CLOUH1NV","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/andre-clouet-champagne-brut-grande-reserve-375-ml-half-bottle-nv_3fb289b7.jpg?v=1759492723"},{"product_id":"chateau-coutet-barsac-375-ml-half-bottle-2017","title":"Château Coutet, Barsac premier cru classé 375 ml half bottle 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003ePale gold in colour, the 2017 offers aromas of lime, lemon and peach, with hints of ginger and white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe energetic freshness of the palate is characterized by lively citrus notes before a rich mid-palate that is sustained into a long finish where generosity and zest are kept in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is something of a triumph from a vintage where the weather was only very occasionally on the \u003cem\u003evignerons\u003c\/em\u003e' side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Coutet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37881026937000,"sku":"COUTH117","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/chateau-coutet-barsac-premier-cru-classe-375-ml-half-bottle-2017_ff7bfb80.jpg?v=1759492763"},{"product_id":"killahora-rare-apple-ice-wine","title":"Killahora Rare Apple Ice Wine 11.5% 375 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCareful selection from among the dozens of rare varieties of apple grown at Killahora means that this luxurious dessert wine has a unique character, enhanced by rigorous temperature control and slow fermentation for more than twelve months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButtery caramel and berry characters emerge from the citrus and apple aromas and expand silkily on the palate. This is a real treat, from a family business farming ancient orchards in County Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Killahora Orchards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42439627997436,"sku":"KILL01NV","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/killahora-rare-apple-ice-wine-11_5-375-ml.jpg?v=1773660866"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-rouge-aoc-chateauneuf-du-pape-375-ml-half-bottle-2020","title":"Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 375 ml half bottle 2020","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e‘Cask sample, tasted at the domaine. What a stunning nose! Piercingly fresh and expressive notes of violet, garrigue and black-olive tapenade. Defined tannins support the fresh zesty mid palate and is all beautifully encased in a toasty cape of dark fruit.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003e18\/20 Jancis Robinson, November 2020\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e‘Fresh and bright nose, then a palate with exceptionally smooth and fine tannins, lovely acidity and notes of blackberry and raspberry juice. Particularly fine, elegant and balanced this year. Grenache and Cinsault fermented in cement, Syrah and Mourvèdre fermented in foudre.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003e96\/100 Decanter, October 2020\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e‘The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape has lots of Mourvèdre character in its bright red and blue fruits as well as spice, pepper, and assorted meaty nuances. With medium to full-bodied richness on the palate, it shows the fresh, elegant, yet still nicely concentrated style of the vintage and is unquestionably another impressive, classic vintage for this cuvée. It should offer some pleasure in its youth as well as evolve for 20+ years in cold cellars.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003e93–95\/100 Jeb Dunnuck, November 2020\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e‘Beaucastel's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape is shaping up as a blend of 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre, with 10% each Counoise and Syrah, plus 20% other permitted varieties, including a healthy proportion of white grapes. Complex and red-fruited, with hints of flowers and garrigue, it's expansive and richly textured on the palate, finishing long and silky.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003e95–97\/100 Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, May 2020\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Château de Beaucastel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42964639088892,"sku":"BEAUCH20","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-375-ml-half-bottle-2020_2b3b4b08.jpg?v=1759492790"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-375ml-half-bottle-2019","title":"Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 375 ml half bottle 2019","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e‘Immediately rich and damson-scented with a shot of cassis running through it. A medium-bodied, very classic vintage with good freshness. Has a good sense of weight and drive, not endlessly deep like 2017 or 2016 but perfectly balanced. Should age well into the medium, if not long term, but what's more important is that it's extremely delicious, balanced and fresh. Grenache and Cinsault fermented in cement, Syrah and Mourvèdre fermented in foudre. A little less Syrah this year.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003e96\/100 Decanter, October 2020\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Château de Beaucastel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43952455942396,"sku":"BEAUCH19","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-375-ml-half-bottle-2019_15621d6a.jpg?v=1759492813"},{"product_id":"vidal-fleury-cotes-du-rhone-blanc-375-ml-half-bottle-2022","title":"Vidal-Fleury, Côtes du Rhône blanc 375 ml half bottle 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich, focused dry white with floral and fruity aromas in a convenient half bottle. A perfect dining wine, full but mineral, and a treat on its own, too, with a long, orange-blossom finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vidal-Fleury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519821488464,"sku":"VIDAH122","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/vidal-fleury-cotes-du-rhone-blanc-375-ml-half-bottle-2022.jpg?v=1759485133"},{"product_id":"vidal-fleury-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-375-ml-half-bottle-2021","title":"Vidal-Fleury, Côtes du Rhône rouge 375 ml half bottle 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eScents of jammy red fruits, black pepper and thyme announce a rounded, balanced and altogether tasty Rhône red with a long, juicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vidal-Fleury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519821881680,"sku":"VIDH1421","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/vidal-fleury-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-375-ml-half-bottle-2021.jpg?v=1759493033"},{"product_id":"vidal-fleury-vacqueyras-rouge-375-ml-half-bottle-2022","title":"Vidal-Fleury, Vacqueyras rouge 375 ml half bottle 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething special in the way of half bottles—a Côtes du Rhône village wine from  the oldest Rhône Valley winery still in operation. Dark fruit, liquorice and rosemary aromas introduce a generous, structured red with a herbal, cherry-fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vidal-Fleury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519822438736,"sku":"VIDH1522","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/vidal-fleury-vacqueyras-rouge-375-ml-half-bottle-2022_92043a99.jpg?v=1759493046"},{"product_id":"vidal-fleury-muscat-de-beaumes-de-venise-375-ml-half-bottle-2021","title":"Vidal-Fleury, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 375 ml half bottle 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fragrant dessert wine with fresh fruit flavours, from \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003evineyards north-east of Avignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts expressive aromas combine lychee, grapefruit, orange peel, dried apricot, peppermint and honey. On the palate it is lively, ample and not too sweet, lingering and bright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vidal-Fleury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528492130640,"sku":"VIDH1321","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/vidal-fleury-muscat-de-beaumes-de-venise-375-ml-half-bottle-2021_0cf536a4.jpg?v=1759493071"},{"product_id":"chateau-rieussec-sauternes-375-ml-half-bottle-2017","title":"Château Rieussec, Sauternes 375 ml half bottle 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich, refined dessert wine. Château Rieussec sits on the border of Fargues and Sauternes, bordered by Château d'Yquem to the west.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e‘Beautiful pale gold colour. The initial nose offers remarkable depth. Aeration reveals the complexity of truly great years. All the characteristics are present: freshness, precision, and purity. On the palate, the wine presents an impressive combination of power and finesse. The finish is tremendously long and harmonious. As is often the case in exceptional vintages, the sweetness is masked by the wine’s balance. A magnificent Rieussec that is already sublime and will still be so in ten and many more years’ time.’\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Château Rieussec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528696963408,"sku":"RIEUSH17","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/chateau-rieussec-sauternes-375-ml-half-bottle-2017_60e438f5.jpg?v=1759493085"},{"product_id":"killahora-lt-rare-apple-ice-wine-14-5-375-ml","title":"Killahora Limited Release Rare Apple Ice Wine 14.5% 375 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Limited Edition Rare Apple Ice Wine is an utterly unique creation that the world is unlikely to see again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e'' In this single cask release, our 2019 Apple Ice wine was matured for two years in a Currach single malt Irish whiskey cask, which has itself been charred with smoke from Atanto Kombu seaweed. This introduces a fascinating umami and treacle element into the taste profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut what really kicks things off is that we have introduced a pet nat sparkle into its presentation, creating a unique version of our signature drink. 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This new addition to the Perrachon domaine is a very special example. Within the Fleurie area, some parcels are of greater quality, like the Perrachons', which lies at the feet of La Madone, a very rugged landscape with steep slopes, probably the best \u003cem\u003eclimat\u003c\/em\u003e (in Burgundy, a delimited area with specific characteristics) in the Fleurie appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece of land from which this wine comes, in the \u003cem\u003e lieu-dit\u003c\/em\u003e \"La Cadole\", is almost completely surrounded by the prestigious La Madone vineyard that gave a Gold Medal winner at the International Wine Challenge in London in 2008, among more than 40,000 samples from all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vibrant red in colour, with a rich, velvety texture and an elegant mix of fruit and floral aromas such as iris, violet, summer roses, peach, blackcurrants and red fruits. Serve this beauty cool at 13° C, with lamb, poultry and white meats.\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; vertical-align: bottom;\" title=\"Go go Gamay!\" alt=\"Cutting grapes from the vine with secateurs\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/t\/3\/assets\/description_image_Vendanges.jpg?v=1600191858\" height=\"333\" width=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurent Perrachon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49914733429072,"sku":"LPERH123","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/laurent-perrachon-fleurie-vieilles-vignes-375-ml-half-bottle-2024.jpg?v=1781611771"},{"product_id":"famille-perrin-luberon-blanc-375ml-half-bottle-2024","title":"Famille Perrin, Luberon blanc 375ml half bottle 2024","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a fresh and delicious Provençal white, made from a blend of grapes. 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They are especially good partners for full-flavoured fish and seafood dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpan acidity=\"\" juicy=\"\" refreshing=\"\" with=\"\" body=\"\" generous=\"\" typically=\"\" flavours=\"\" delicate=\"\" aromas=\"\" peachy=\"\" floral=\"\" pronounced=\"\" has=\"\" family=\"\" perrin=\"\" wine=\"\" organic=\"\" this=\"\" rh=\"\" southern=\"\" the=\"\" from=\"\" viognier=\"\" and=\"\" marsanne=\"\" of=\"\" blend=\"\" aromatic=\"\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e Organically produced, from wines not selected for use in the family's Rhône Valley cru bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/pan\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49919649808720,"sku":"PERRH124","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/famille-perrin-luberon-blanc-375ml-half-bottle-2024_b0a33df8.jpg?v=1759493168"},{"product_id":"famille-perrin-ventoux-rouge-375ml-half-bottle-2023","title":"Famille Perrin, Ventoux rouge 375ml half bottle 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serious charmer, cherry red in colour with a rich, enticing nose of spices and ripe fruit. The concentrated red berry flavours are balanced by notes of cherry, blackberry and spices with just enough structure and pleasing length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe this attractive red from the prestigious Perrin stable at a comfortable room temperature for effortless pleasure, with or without a special meal in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough this is a wine for immediate enjoyment, it can certainly age for a while if necessary.\u003cimg alt=\"The Perrin family enjoying a glass of wine outdoors\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/t\/3\/assets\/description_image_perrin_family_690.jpg?v=1600190357\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" title=\"The Perrins\" width=\"690\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Perrin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49919713575248,"sku":"PERRH223","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/famille-perrin-ventoux-rouge-375ml-half-bottle-2023_396b8817.jpg?v=1759493181"},{"product_id":"domaine-bassac-armonia-rouge-375-ml-half-bottle-2023","title":"Domaine Bassac, Armonia rouge 375 ml half bottle 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA robust blend of typical southern varieties gives an intense, herb-accented red with full body and layers of fruit flavour, here in a 375 ml half bottle format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Bassac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51336335556944,"sku":"BASSH223","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2438\/3912\/files\/domaine-bassac-armonia-rouge-375-ml-half-bottle-2024.jpg?v=1781611759"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-rossignole-sancerre-blanc-375-ml-half-bottle-2024","title":"Domaine de la Rossignole, Sancerre blanc 375 ml half bottle 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perennial favourite, and very convenient in this half bottle format for lunches and picnics, this delicately flavoured, chalky, French Sauvignon is fresh and lively on the palate with intense flavours of grapefruit, herbs and green apple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSancerre and goat’s cheese is a match made in heaven, although the wine goes very well too with light-bodied fish like sole, or a simple roast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSancerre is the Loire’s most famous appellation, producing distinctively smoky, flinty Sauvignon. In the Eastern Loire, in fact, many people refer to Sauvignon as \u003cem\u003eblanc fumé\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil phylloxera wiped out most of the vineyards in the mid nineteenth century, Sancerre grew mostly red grapes Gamay and Pinot Noir. But, in the aftermath of the louse infestation, Sauvignon proved more amenable to grafting than these red varieties, and so it subsequently surged ahead of its two dark-skinned rivals. 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