{"product_id":"zorah-milar-2024","title":"Zorah, `Milar` 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGRAPE VARIETY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINEMAKER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZorik and Oshin Gharibian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLOSURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESIDUAL SUGAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.3g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACIDITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.42g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOTTLE SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetarian, Vegan, Practising Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINEYARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilar is a native Armenian grape variety found in Vayots Dzor and other regions of Armenia. The high altitudes and limestone-rich soils of Vayots Dzor produce some of its finest expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA late-ripening variety with thick skins and long, compact bunches, Zorah Milar is the result of more than seven years of field selection and propagation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines are planted on the Zorah estate at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,400 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in calcareous limestone soils with a sandy topsoil. The abundance of limestone rock provides excellent natural drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Vayots Dzor remains free from phylloxera, the vines are planted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eungrafted on their own roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 growing season began with a long, cold winter, followed by a cool and wet spring that built strong soil moisture reserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom June onwards, conditions became warmer and drier, with a hot, sunny summer, minimal rainfall and significant temperature shifts between day and night at 1,400 metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember remained dry and stable, with warm days and cool nights supporting even ripening. Overall, the vintage produced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehealthy, concentrated fruit with fresh, balanced acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation takes place in rough, temperature-controlled concrete tanks without epoxy lining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is then aged in a combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional Armenian amphorae, known as karas, and concrete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together ancient Armenian winemaking traditions with a modern approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is aged for one year, followed by further bottle ageing before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby in colour, with aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emulberry and blueberry accompanied by balsamic notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is fresh and structured, with a spicy character, pronounced yet beautifully integrated tannins and vibrant acidity providing balance and lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gastronomic wine with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent ageing potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage grapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58644613497176,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5201\/6984\/files\/HERTIAGEGRAPESWINE-3_6c3705f0-b788-40f1-bfa4-1fd8d2b8ca53.png?v=1791132962","url":"https:\/\/www.heritagegrapes.co.uk\/products\/zorah-milar-2024","provider":"Heritage grapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}