{"product_id":"mixed-case-joval-iconic-wine-tasting-may-2026","title":"Mixed Case - Joval Iconic Wine Tasting May 2026 - save $32","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot off the press!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeading Melbourne wine distributor Joval (via the Mezzanine and Red \u0026amp; White portfolios) held an invitation-only tasting covering 60 of their leading wines from Australia and New Zealand. Needless to say the average rating was high and indeed I rated very wines below 'very good'. Turns out reputation counts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've hand picked a half dozen pack to highlight our 6 favourite wines. We've not made  consideration to price, as you will see, rather just selected wines that stood out on the day. Quoted retail price is what you could reasonably expect to find in the broader market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomenica Rose 2025 (Beechworth) $33\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObstensibly dry, reflecting its Nebbiolo base, but the palate thickens late with a Provence-like feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Smith 'Aged Release Chardonnay 2017 (Adelaide Hills) $78\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine of the tasting. Absolutely flying at 9 years of age. One of the best examples of older Chardonnay I have ever tried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoss Wood 'Ribbon Vale Elsa' Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (Margaret River) $70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestically produced high grade Savvy B is as rare as hens teeth but this one fits the bill (\u0026amp; so it should at $70). Fresh, low fruited, bucket-loads of minerals driving genuine complexity. Young. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMMAD Grenache 2024 (McLaren Vale) $68\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowed miles better than the my previous tasting from 8 months ago. Calm, medium weight, mild savoury notes. Very balanced and linerar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road 'Calvert' Pinot Noir 2024 (Central Otago) $82\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery attractive now. Plenty of regionally-typical black cherry fruits but shows enough structure for confidence medium-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Smith 'Balhannah Vineyard' Shiraz 2023 (Adelaide Hills) $90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was compelled to slip a second S\u0026amp;S into this offer. Richly fruited both for the region and the collish 2023 vintage. Drinking superbly now and guaranteed to make an impact at the dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Soul Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48548157194395,"sku":null,"price":389.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/files\/FeltonRd.jpg?v=1778558251","url":"https:\/\/goodsoulwines.com.au\/products\/mixed-case-joval-iconic-wine-tasting-may-2026","provider":"Good Soul Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}