{"title":"Hermanos Hernaiz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the estate goes back to Eugénie de Montijo, the last Empress of France, who owned these lands in Baños de Rioja and even won an award for her wine at the 1878 Paris Universal Exhibition. Centuries later, in 1996, the Hernáiz family acquired the property, uncovering its incredible history and potential. Brothers Eduardo and Víctor Hernáiz, drawing on their family's deep winemaking roots in Cenicero, took the reins and expanded the project across premier Rioja Alta sites like Fuenmayor, Navarrete, and Hornos de Moncalvillo. Today, every single wine is made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, giving them complete, hands-on control over the quality of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 15 years, the winery has focused heavily on regenerative viticulture to keep the land healthy. They’ve cut out herbicides and chemical fertilisers entirely, relying instead on natural cover crops, pheromone treatments for pests, and mulched vine clippings to nourish the soil. Behind the brothers’ vision is a dedicated team whose collective daily effort defines the character of every single bottle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/hermanos-hernaiz\"\u003eBrowse our Hermanos Hernaiz Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hermanos-hernaiz-el-jardin-de-la-emperatriz-crianza-tinto-2022","title":"Hermanos Hernaiz, \"El Jardin de la Emperatriz\", Rioja, Crianza, 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eVelvety and beautifully structured Rioja Alta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Jardín de la Emperatriz delights with its vibrant, fruit-forward profile. The nose opens with expressive notes of ripe cherry and raspberry, backed by a delicate touch of blackberry. On the palate, it proves to be both velvety and beautifully structured, balancing supple tannins with a bright, refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e Tempranillo (81%), Garnacha Tinta (19%)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 15 months in French and American oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParker | 91\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin | 92\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2029\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with slow-roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mushroom risotto, chorizo stews, and mature Manchego cheese.  | 🌡️ The wine should be served at around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C to 18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHermanos Hernáiz El Jardín de la Emperatriz Tinto is a premium Tempranillo and Garnacha blend from Rioja, Spain, crafted by brothers Eduardo and Víctor Hernáiz. Replacing the former \u003ci\u003eFinca La Emperatriz Crianza\u003c\/i\u003e, this wine represents a streamlined relaunch focused on terroir. It proudly holds Rioja’s highest classification, Viñedo Singular, a certification reserved for historic, limited-production plots that meet strict quality standards. The wine is sourced from 25-year-old vines planted in distinctive, pebbly sandy-loam soils once owned by Eugenia de Montijo, Empress of France. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/hermanos-hernaiz\"\u003eBrowse our Hermanos Hernaiz Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57504907264344,"sku":"700290","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/hermanos-hernaiz-el-jardin-de-la-emperatriz-rioja-crianza-whelehans-wines.jpg?v=1781707713"},{"product_id":"hermanos-hernaiz-gm-guardacumbres-tinto-2023","title":"Hermanos Hernaiz, GM Guardacumbres, Rioja Alta, 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small batch Rioja Alta masterpiece acclaimed by Tim Atkin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderfully juicy and aromatic red wine crafted for pure, immediate pleasure. It strikes a perfect balance between a light, refreshing body and a rich, gourmand character that leaves you wanting another sip. The aromas are incredibly inviting, blending a soft, caramelized sweetness with the tart freshness of wild red fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMostly Tempranillo, randomly co-planted with Garnacha and Graciano in traditional old-vine style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 14 months in three 100% French oak second wine barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e830 bottles produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker | 94\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin | 95\/100 Pts - \u003cem\u003eAmong Red Wine of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2035\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003eSuperb with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003e vine-grilled lamb chops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003e, slow-braised beef cheeks, wild mushroom and garlic tapas, rich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003e stews, and semi-cured goat’s cheese or mature Manchego cheese.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | 🌡️ The wine should be served at around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C to 18°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched at 600 meters and sheltered by the Sierra de Cantabria and Sierra Demanda, this 1.6-hectare vineyard is home to century-old vines managed through sustainable, regenerative viticulture. Planted in the traditional \u003ci\u003emarco real\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, the shallow, limestone-clay soils create a unique ecosystem where Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Calagraño, and Viura grow alongside native trees and wildlife. The narrow spacing between vines prohibits mechanisation, demanding that all labor be performed by hand to respect this historic, mixed-variety plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage itself was defined by a warm, oscillating spring and a dry start, followed by vital June rains that provided essential water reserves. While August brought significant heat, the vines’ sub-soil moisture allowed them to thrive, while cooler July nights and a temperate, wet September slowed ripening. This gentle finish was crucial for the aromatic development of the grapes, allowing these hundred-year-old vines to produce a wine that remarkably retains the freshness and acidity often lost in warmer years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/hermanos-hernaiz\"\u003eBrowse our Hermanos Hernaiz Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57504976601432,"sku":"700291","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/hermanos-hernaiz-gm-guardacumbres-riojs-alta-2023-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1781770979"},{"product_id":"hermanos-hernaiz-la-emperatriz-blanco-2019","title":"Hermanos Hernaiz, Finca la Empératriz, Rioja Alta, Blanco, 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA white Rioja prized for its remarkable elegance and crisp minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eIt shows notes of fennel and aniseed, spice and herbs, and is clean, nuanced and complex. It’s fresh and balanced, powerful and tasty. 14,386 bottles, 100 magnums and 105 double magnums produced. Bottled in April 2021\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Gutiérrez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Viura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation in concrete tanks and barriques. Aging on fine lees lasts 4 months and is accompanied by bâtonnage. Maturation for 8 months in concrete tanks and 9 months in French oak barrels (1\/3 new, 1\/3 second-fill and 1\/3 third-fill).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Gutiérrez | 94 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2029\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious with pan-seared hake or sea bass, garlic prawns (\u003ci\u003egambas al ajillo\u003c\/i\u003e), roast chicken with lemon and herbs, grilled asparagus, and fresh goat's cheese or young, creamy Manchego. | 🌡️ The wine should be served chilled, at around\u003cstrong\u003e 8°C to 10°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heritage of Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz is tied to Eugénie de Montijo, the last Empress of France and wife of Napoléon III. Long before brothers Eduardo and Víctor Hernáiz took over in 1996, the Empress was already producing exceptional wines here, even winning a medal at the 1878 Paris World’s Fair. Today, the brothers carry this legacy forward, blending family expertise and modern ambition to craft elegant, terroir-driven cuvées that honor the estate’s noble roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source of the Finca La Emperatriz Gran Vino Blanco is a unique vineyard perched at 570 meters, where 50- to 65-year-old vines grow in a deep layer of coarse white pebbles over sandy subsoil. This distinctive terroir offers excellent drainage and ideal sun exposure, forcing the old vines to work hard. It is this exact combination of stony soil and vine age that gives the wine its signature personality, delivering a white Rioja prized for its remarkable elegance and crisp minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/hermanos-hernaiz\"\u003eBrowse our Hermanos Hernaiz Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57504985252184,"sku":"700292","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/hermanos-hernaiz-finca-la-emperatriz-rioja-blanco-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1781775607"},{"product_id":"hermanos-hernaiz-finca-la-emperatriz-tinto-2019","title":"Hermanos Hernaiz Finca la Emperatriz Tinto 2019","description":"","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57505029980504,"sku":"700293","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hermanos-hernaiz-el-pedal-2024","title":"Hermanos Hernaiz El Pedal 2024","description":"","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57505041908056,"sku":"700294","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/hermanos-hernaiz.oembed","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}