{"product_id":"2024-melea-verdejo-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2024 Melea Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cform enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" name=\"hikashop_product_form\" method=\"post\" action=\"http:\/\/www.wildflowerwines.co.uk\/index.php\/hikashop-menu-for-categories-listing\/product\/updatecart\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe creation of Melea Organic wines was a labour of love, named after a rare species of bee!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hikashop_product_bottom_part\" id=\"hikashop_product_bottom_part\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hikashop_product_description_main\" id=\"hikashop_product_description_main\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePale lemon-yellow with hints of green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIntense aromas of pineapple, green grass, white flowers and a flinty touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDry and refreshing on the palate with a long citrusy finish with concentrated flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Melea Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/2022MeleaVerdejoSauvignonBlanc_bf709f69-612f-48f2-b129-9d20dd31be88_1024x1024.png?v=1689079945\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe creation of Melea Organic was a labour of love for us all. William Long spent years searching for the right winery to supply the organic, vegan-certified and wild-fermented wines, his son Freddie handled the launch and the label features an original bee motif created by his wife, artist Barbara Long, from recycled threads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after a rare species of bee, everything about the range is created with sustainability in mind, from the lightweight bottles to the stone paper labels, made from a by-product of the quarrying process using a lot less water than normal paper. Melea was also the first Spanish wine brand to become a member of 1% for the Planet. Melea has donated thousands of dollars to bee conservation charities since its launch in 2020. Melea Organic also has an Instagram page to share information on the brand’s sustainable values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit comes from organically certified, traditionally managed, dry-farmed vines in the Cuenca area of La Mancha. The vineyards were planted in 1999 and are at an altitude of 660m with sandy-clay soils, low in organic matter and high in chalk and limestone. This suppresses yields to just 3kg per plant, giving greater quality grapes. The extreme continental climate means there is a high diurnal temperature range conserving acidity and increasing aromatic intensity. The lack of rainfall reduces the risk of fungal diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes were harvested after the second half of September, later than average to ensure full ripeness. Wild yeast fermented at a controlled temperature of 15ºC with clean musts. Fined with vegan-friendly pea protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family winery is located in Alicante and is a leader in the production of high-quality, organic wines. 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