{"product_id":"unico-zelo-esoterico-white-blend-2024-750ml","title":"Unico Zelo Esoterico White Blend 2024 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wild, aromatic skin contact white with apricot, citrus peel, ginger and lively tannin.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnico Zelo Esoterico is one of those wines that refuses to sit neatly in a box, which is probably a large part of the appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt sits somewhere between white and orange wine, with apricot, candied citrus, ginger, florals and a lightly herbal edge all coming through. The palate is dry, textural and lively, with gentle skin tannin and bright acidity giving it plenty of energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great bottle for anyone curious about orange wine but not looking to jump straight into something too challenging. It has plenty of personality, but it is still built around drinkability, which Unico Zelo themselves make very clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apricot, candied citrus, florals, ginger and light honeyed notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry and textural with citrus peel, stone fruit, gentle spice and lively acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh and slightly grippy with lingering orange peel, ginger and botanical notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with spicy Thai or Japanese dishes, grilled prawns, charred vegetables and aromatic salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also works well with charcuterie, soft cheeses and anything with a little spice, where the texture and bright acidity really come into their own. Earlier vintages have shown exactly this sort of pairing versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnico Zelo was founded by Brendan and Laura Carter with a focus on varieties and regions that suit Australia’s warmer, drier conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsoterico has become one of their cult wines because it embraces texture, aroma and a little unpredictability rather than trying to be squeaky clean and conventional. The blend typically brings together aromatic varieties such as Zibibbo, Gewürztraminer, Moscato Giallo and Greco, sourced from the Riverland and Clare Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is basically the bottle for people who find perfectly sensible white wine a little too sensible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest enjoyed young for its freshness, aromatics and vibrant texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not really a wine to forget at the back of the cellar. 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