{"title":"Soft \u0026 Subtle","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSome wines don't demand your attention, they earn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Soft \u0026amp; Subtle collection is curated for those who appreciate elegance without edge: wines with gentle tannins, delicate aromatics, and a silky finish that lingers. From understated Italian whites to refined, low-intervention reds, these bottles are made for slow evenings, light meals, and moments that don't need to be rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you find yourself drawn to wines that are smooth rather than bold, restrained rather than showy, this is your collection. Organic and low-intervention by nature, effortlessly beautiful by character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":false}],"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. The result is a Morgon that feels authentic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50013382148416,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Morgon_tere_D_Alizarine_beaujolais.png?v=1770618854"},{"product_id":"deliverycentralcoast-com-au-felline-anarkos-rosso-igt-2020","title":"Azienda Agricola Felline Rosso Anarkos IGT 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"203\"\u003eA wine that feels rooted and generous, made for the table rather than the spotlight. From \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAzienda Agricola Felline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Puglia, Anarkos is a warm-climate red with real balance, ripe fruit, savoury depth and a softness that makes it easy to drink with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eDark berries and plum lead the way, followed by gentle spice and a subtle earthy note that keeps things grounded. There’s warmth, but also restraint; richness without heaviness. It’s the kind of bottle you open for a long lunch or a simple dinner and find it fits effortlessly, generous, honest and quietly satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50217944351040,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/FELINEANARKIS_0e42c6bf-ff14-4713-b889-f1d0b3eaf9ad.png?v=1766450048"},{"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. The 2020 vintage brings clarity and structure without weight, making this an easy wine to enjoy now, but with enough backbone to handle food beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eApproachable but full of character, this is the kind of Bordeaux we’re happy to pour and recommend when someone wants something elegant, familiar and well-made without being heavy or intimidating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1034\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you usually reach for structured reds or enjoy a more classic European style, this is a beautiful place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50289267638592,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/DELMONICO.png?v=1756097101"},{"product_id":"duca-carlo-guarini-primitivo-burdi-igt-2023","title":"Duca Carlo Guarini Primitivo Burdi IGT2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eThis is a warm, generous and very approachable red we love for the table. From Salento in Puglia and made by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDuca Carlo Guarini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it’s all about ripe dark berries, plum and gentle spice, with soft tannins and a smooth, rounded finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eGently handled with no heavy oak influence, it stays balanced and easy to enjoy, never heavy or overdone. Food-friendly, unfussy and quietly comforting, this is exactly the kind of red we’re happy to pour in our restaurant and one we often recommend when someone wants something familiar, generous and crowd-pleasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"923\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a red that feels sunny, honest and immediately enjoyable, this is a very safe place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51059642138944,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/duca_Carlo_primitivo-2.png?v=1757920511"},{"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":"domaine-de-la-beche-regnie-gamay-2024-aoc","title":"Domaine de la Bêche Beaujolais, Gamay, Regnie 2024 AOC","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eJust north of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLyon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emy city, Régnié captures that intimate rhythm of Beaujolais: a place where life feels close, where I spent my younger years, and where a neighbour might always appear with a bottle in hand, no occasion needed. It’s not a region that tries to impress, it simply welcomes you in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eDomaine de la Bêche, Régnié 2024 is made from Gamay, a grape that defines Beaujolais. One of its quiet peculiarities is that it has red skin but white flesh, which allows winemakers to control how much color and structure they extract. In Beaujolais, this becomes an art form through carbonic maceration, where whole grapes ferment intact, creating those lifted aromas of cherry, raspberry, and violet, while keeping the tannins soft and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eAfter this comes malolactic fermentation, a natural second transformation where sharper acids soften into rounder ones. In wines like Régnié, this process is fully completed, but because Gamay is naturally fresh and light, the wine doesn’t become heavy it simply feels smoother, more seamless, like the edges have been gently softened rather than reshaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eBeaujolais itself is relatively small around 22,000 hectares. To picture that, it’s roughly the size of a single large city rather than a vast country wine landscape. Compared to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it’s about one-sixth of the vineyard area. A more tangible comparison: it’s close in scale to Yarra Valley. 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