{"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","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/hermanos-hernaiz-gm-guardacumbres-tinto-2023","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}