{"title":"Tom Shobbrook","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlaxman Valley, Australia - Biodynamic viticulture - 40,000 bottles per year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Barossa native, Tom studied agriculture before moving to Italy, where he spent six years working for \u003cstrong\u003eSean O’Callaghan at Tenuta di Carleone in Chianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 2007 he returned to Australia and introduced the Barossa Valley to biodynamic, low-intervention, natural winemaking, something that was almost completely at odds with the prevailing approach at the time. The last two years have brought a lot of change in Tom’s life. He has moved from his native Seppeltsfield up to the Adelaide Hills, where he is now farming \u003cstrong\u003ehis own 4ha parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by cattle, geese and his ever-growing collection of vintage trucks. The vineyard is planted with a variety of grapes that he hopes will eventually make up his entire production, from \u003cstrong\u003ePoulsard to Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e. For now, he rents vineyards on the Barossa Valley floor in Vine Vale, next to Tanunda. Here, \u003cstrong\u003esand over yellow clay, shaped by generations of erosion\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the sand descending from the Adelaide Hills above. Vines range from 25 to 100 years old, making the parcel a living field blend of the Barossa’s history and the trends of the last century, from \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling to Syrah, with Cabernet Franc and Cinsault\u003c\/strong\u003e among them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tom-shobbrook-ottantotto-88-2019","title":"Tom Shobbrook Ottantotto 88 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. If you would like to collect the wine in person, please select Click \u0026amp; Collect at the checkout, so we can prepare the wine for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eif you require more of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: Biodynamic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe earthly aromatics of northern rhone syrah but with Barossa sunshine. This is full of spice, leather and a black olive character on the nose. Fruits, of the dark berry kind, and a slight balsamic character on the palate. A 2 hectare parcel that this year only produced 500l. The vineyard is 88 years old and whilst not easy to work with, if Tom didn’t buy the fruit, the owner would tear up and replant. His way of saving a bit of Barossa heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Barossa native, Tom studied agriculture before moving to Italy and spending 6 years working for Sean O’Callaghan of Tenuta di Carleone in Chianti Classico. In 2007 he returned to Australia and introduced the Barossa Valley to biodynamic, low intervention, natural winemaking - total anathema at that time.  His wines have gained somewhat of a cult status over the years and despite them not being on the UK market for over two years, many have welcomed them back with great excitement. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54688714654019,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/ottantoto.jpg?v=1785324512"},{"product_id":"tom-shobbrook-riesling-2022","title":"Tom Shobbrook, Riesling 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. 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If you've ever tried the ethereal wines made from the grape Poulsard, from the Jura, this is heading in that direction. A wine made from Syrah, inspired by Poulsard, that you can drink by the poolside. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Barossa native, Tom studied agriculture before moving to Italy and spending 6 years working for Sean O’Callaghan of Tenuta di Carleone in Chianti Classico. In 2007 he returned to Australia and introduced the Barossa Valley to biodynamic, low intervention, natural winemaking - total anathema at that time.  His wines have gained somewhat of a cult status over the years and despite them not being on the UK market for over two years, many have welcomed them back with great excitement. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54822396166467,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/Poolside.jpg?v=1789739296"},{"product_id":"tom-shobbrook-poco-rosso-2022","title":"Tom Shobbrook, Poco Rosso 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. 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This is like a fresh cherry pie with loads of juicy red fruit, not as heavy as most Barossa Syrah but the fruit is concentrated and has mouth watering freshness. 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Vibrant on the palate, a touch of the floral notes starting to come through. 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