{"title":"Wine 2017","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe story behind your wine from 2017\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you enjoy a glass of wine from 2017, you are also tasting a year that, globally speaking, was marked by extremely dramatic and at times extreme weather conditions. Although the total amount of grapes fell significantly in many of the classic wine-producing countries, the fruit was in return enriched with remarkable quality and an incredible depth of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe imprint of the weather on the harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year began with an unusually mild spring, which caused the vines to produce early shoots. Unfortunately, large parts of Europe were shortly afterwards hit by a biting Arctic frost at the end of April, causing some of the most severe frost damage in decades. As many of the first shoots were lost, the vines instead gathered all their energy around the few grape clusters that survived, creating a fabulous concentration in the remaining fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLater in the year, intense heatwaves and an unusual drought followed across large parts of the world. In many places, these extreme conditions led to an early harvest, but this very climatic stress factor resulted in grapes with a beautiful natural balance and a high degree of aromatic complexity that can truly be tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics across the regions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn France, the consequences of the frost were especially felt across large parts of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, where harvest yields shrank significantly. The grapes that made it through, however, created classically structured wines with excellent balance and incredibly beautiful ageing potential. The white wines from Burgundy in particular stood out with a crisp freshness and a completely pure minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Italy, the warm summer in regions such as Tuscany and Piedmont produced rich and concentrated wines. Here, the taste offers darker fruit notes and firm tannins, although the quantity of grapes here too was noticeably lower. Despite the different climate challenges across national borders, a common feature of the vintage is that the wines possess great aromatic depth and admirable resilience in the finished bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes and style in a wine from 2017\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the vintage offers a classic, elegant and well-balanced profile, where it clearly shines through that quality has triumphed over quantity in the glass. The lower yields in the vineyards have created some firm flavour characteristics that recur across many different grape varieties and regions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA deep and concentrated fruit flavour, which arose quite naturally because the vines' energy was concentrated into fewer grapes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant and fresh red fruit notes, such as bright cherries and raspberries, which are particularly pronounced in the European red wines.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA crisp and lively acid structure, which in many places remained beautifully preserved despite the very warm periods during the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplex aromas of flowers and earth, giving the wines an extremely classic, refined and aromatic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSilky-soft and well-integrated tannins, making many of the red wines incredibly approachable to enjoy already in their youth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhite wines with pronounced minerality, fresh citrus notes and a precise, upright structure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind a special wine from 2017 for the collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the historically low harvest yields in large parts of Western Europe, many prestigious bottles from this very year have become particularly sought-after and difficult to find on the market. In areas such as Bordeaux, production fell drastically by up to 40 percent, which means that the quantity of available top wines is severely limited. At the same time, this year contains a magnificent story for port wine, as it was the first time in over 140 years that the producers in the Douro Valley chose to declare a classic vintage two years in a row. These historical circumstances make it incredibly exciting to collect this very vintage, whether you are looking for rare wines from 2017 to enjoy in the company of good friends, want to supplement the collection with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vin-1997\"\u003ewine 1997\u003c\/a\u003e, or are seeking bottles with enormous concentration, a fascinating origin story and excellent potential for preserving their value in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to assess ageing potential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure you get the most complete experience in the glass, it is an advantage to know the elements that help the wine develop beautifully over time. The following factors are crucial for assessing when the wine has matured perfectly and is ready to be enjoyed:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity level and pH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e A naturally high acidity in interaction with a low pH value works in practice as the wine’s primary preservative. It effectively protects against oxidation and unwanted bacteria, so the fresh fruit flavour and the lively colour are preserved through many years of ageing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTannin structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The firm, yet well-integrated tannins act as natural antioxidants in red wines. As the years pass, these tannins will bind together in longer chains, beautifully transforming the texture from being structured to appearing silky soft and completely harmonious.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe concentration of the fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine needs a strong core of deep and concentrated fruit in order to withstand a prolonged maturation process. If this fruit concentration is lacking, the taste will fade too early, and only the acidity and the tannins will remain in the flavour profile.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable storage conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The physical environment is absolutely crucial for how the wine develops in the bottle. A constant and cool temperature of around 12-14 degrees, a relative humidity of 50-80 percent as well as a complete absence of direct UV light and vibrations ensure that the chemical development proceeds at exactly the right and calm pace.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect storage of your wine from 2017\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect the delicate aromas and the complex structure, it is absolutely essential that the bottles are stored under optimal conditions, both before and after they arrive in your own collection. At Bottles With History, we never compromise on quality. Therefore, all our historical bottles have been kept under strictly controlled conditions, where both temperature and humidity are closely monitored. When you receive your order, we recommend continuing this careful storage by keeping the bottles lying horizontally, in the dark, cool and completely free from vibrations. In this way, you give the wine peace to continue unfolding its finest flavour nuances and ensure yourself a complete experience when the cork is pulled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext-day delivery of your order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you have found exactly the right bottle, whether it is a wine from 2017 or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vin-2007\"\u003ewine from 2007\u003c\/a\u003e, the purchasing experience should feel just as safe and smooth as the wine is in the glass. We provide next-day delivery, so you can quickly and safely receive your goods at home. Our dedication to providing exceptional customer service is reflected in a fine score of 4.6 out of 5, based on reviews from many satisfied wine lovers. In addition, we offer free shipping on purchases over 500 kr., whether you prefer to collect the package from a nearby parcel shop or want delivery directly to your own address. At Bottles With History, we consider safe and fast shipping a natural extension of our great passion for bringing historical taste experiences directly home to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"semillon-chardonnay-wolf-blass-2017","title":"Eaglehawk Wolf Blass 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Eaglehawk is a white wine produced by Wolf Blass in Australia, crafted from a blend of Semillon and Chardonnay. The winery was established by Wolfgang Blass in 1966, built on a philosophy of creating wines that epitomize quality, character, and consistency—principles that continue to guide their winemaking today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from South Eastern Australia, a top-level Geographical Indication (GI) that functions as a \"super zone.\" This expansive area covers all of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory, along with the southeastern parts of Queensland and South Australia. Its western boundary stretches 2,000 kilometers from Cameron Corner at the Queensland and New South Wales border to Ceduna on the South Australian coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe South Eastern Australia GI was officially established in 1996 as a result of trade negotiations with the European Union, which required a registered geographical origin for varietal labeling. Encompassing practically all of the country's significant wine regions, this highly flexible designation allows producers to blend wines from multiple areas. This approach is often utilized to maintain a consistent profile across different vintages. 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The landscape ranges from warm, low-lying coastal areas with sandy soils to cooler, high-altitude mountainous zones reaching up to 850 meters above sea level, where the soils are rich in limestone and clay. The broader Catalonia region features a predominantly Mediterranean climate with continental traits inland, providing an ideal environment for cultivating traditional Spanish varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albet i Noya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57716936048966,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1792_cbe1858a-780f-4686-b5a6-0a1fd8c28432.jpg?v=1793100692"}],"url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.eu\/collections\/wine-2017.oembed","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}