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Clean lines, cool energy, zero fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc in its most confident form. Zesty lemon and green apple up front, a quiet saline edge through the middle, and a long, mineral finish that feels made for the table rather than the tasting room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"807\"\u003ePour it cold, open it early, and let it do its thing. Perfect with oysters, grilled fish, goat’s cheese or anything green and herb-led. The kind of Sancerre you order once… then keep refilling without thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eWine for drinking. Not overthinking. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48290208383296,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Sancerre_Reverdy.png?v=1770639170"},{"product_id":"christophe-patrice-vin-de-france-chardonnay-2021","title":"Christophe Patrice Vin de France Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"155\"\u003eFresh, quietly expressive and made to sit comfortably at the table. This is a wine that leads with balance rather than power, bright fruit, gentle texture and a clean, refreshing finish that works effortlessly with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"611\" data-start=\"378\"\u003eOn the palate, think supple red fruit, light spice and a savoury edge that keeps things honest. Nothing heavy, nothing overworked, just a wine that feels natural, calm and easy to drink, whether mid-week or shared over a long lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eBehind the bottle,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChristophe Patrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e works with a low-intervention approach, letting the vineyard guide the wine rather than the cellar. His focus is on freshness, balance and drinkability, wines made for the table, not the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"874\"\u003eThis is the kind of bottle you open without ceremony, pour generously, and realise halfway through the meal that it’s quietly done its job very well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48290222244160,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Christophe_Patrice.png?v=1770639442"},{"product_id":"bernard-metrat-morgon-terre-dalizarine-2022","title":"Bernard Métrat, Terre d'Alizarine Morgon 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eThis is a wine made for the table, expressive, grounded and full of quiet energy. From Bernard Métrat, one of Morgon’s most respected growers, Terre d’Alizarine comes from old vines rooted in iron-rich soils that give the wine its depth and character. Métrat farms with a light hand, favouring traditional methods and minimal intervention to let site and vintage speak clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eThe 2022 opens with ripe red and dark berry fruit, a gentle floral lift and a savoury, earthy undertone typical of Morgon. On the palate it’s structured yet fluid, with fresh acidity and fine tannins that give shape without weight. There’s a seriousness here, but also generosity, a wine that grows more interesting with food rather than demanding attention on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eBernard Métrat’s approach is all about patience and balance: careful farming, thoughtful élevage and respect for Gamay’s ability to reflect place. 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Silky bubbles carry wild strawberry, red cherry, blood orange and a whisper of spice. Dry, precise and beautifully balanced between freshness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElegant enough for oysters, serious enough for charcuterie, roast chicken or tuna crudo. Nothing loud. Nothing forced. Just pure, calm Champagne pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50013450600768,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Artboard29.png?v=1739241779"},{"product_id":"le-clos-du-caillou-le-bouquet-des-garrigues-cotes-du-rhone-2020","title":"Le Clos du Caillou Le Bouquet des Garrigues Côtes du Rhône AOC 2020","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eWhat’s warm, red and wildly drinkable? 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Simple, satisfying, and very hard to resist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50048490701120,"sku":null,"price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Le_bouquet_des_garrigues.png?v=1770621270"},{"product_id":"delmonico-bordeaux","title":"Delmonico Bordeaux Supérieur 2020","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eThis is a classic, quietly assured Bordeaux we love for the table. Made in a restrained, traditional style, it’s all about balance and drinkability, ripe blackcurrant and plum, subtle cedar and graphite, with a gentle savoury edge and fine, polished tannins. Medium-bodied, fresh and composed, it finishes clean and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eThere’s no excess here. Just honest winemaking, bright acidity and a sense of calm confidence that feels timeless rather than showy. 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Easy to enjoy, but not forgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50513657266496,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Mont_redon_reserve_cote_du_rhone.png?v=1770628832"},{"product_id":"remoissenet-pere-fils-macon-villages-chardonnay","title":"Remoissenet Père \u0026 Fils Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay AOC 2020","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"204\"\u003eThis is a bright, easy-going Burgundy Chardonnay we love for the table. From the Mâconnais and made by the historic house Remoissenet, it’s all about fresh citrus, gentle creaminess and clean, moreish acidity. Lightly handled with no heavy oak influence, it stays relaxed, balanced and incredibly drinkable. Food-friendly, unfussy and quietly elegant, this is the kind of wine that suits everyone at the table and disappears before you realise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51519166349632,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/macon_village_Remoissenet_chardonnay.png?v=1777120231"},{"product_id":"nv-terroirs-premier-cru-tribute-schloesser-extra-brut-champagne","title":"NV Terroirs Premier Cru Tribute Schloesser Extra Brut Champagne","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eTribute Schloesser\u003c\/em\u003e isn’t about a single grand château or a famous family name, it’s about a tribute to the old-world craft of Champagne itself. 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