{"title":"Rich and Textural Whites","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dorina-lindemann-white-reserve","title":"Reserve Portuguese White Blend by Dorina Lindemann","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDorina Lindemann's wines are shaped by an unusual balance. The estate was founded by her German father after he was shipwrecked off the Portuguese coast and fell in love with the region. Dorina, who trained at the prestigious Geisenheim, joined in the 1990's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate brings Northern European rigour to the generous flavours of the Alentejo. Precision, patience, and restraint sit alongside sun and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Dorina runs Plansel with her daughters, forming a quietly confident women-led winery. Their wines reflect that dual heritage: disciplined yet expressive, structured yet generous — proof that when careful hands meet a bold landscape, something distinctive emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Dorina Lindemann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Alentejo, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: Viosinho and Gouveio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting note: Take the white peach flavours of Dorina Lindemann’s entry level white wine then add nine months of oak ageing in French barriques. The result is a rich combination of ripe fruits and vanilla. The mouthfeel is as extraordinary as the value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rich white wine the Reserve is versatile, pairing happily with seafood, cheese and lighter meat and pasta dishes, particularly those with a light or creamy sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56129008206155,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/DLReserveWhite.png?v=1775660946"},{"product_id":"tipchenitza-oak-barrel-chardonnay-blend","title":"'Oak Barrel' Bulgarian White Blend by Tipchenitza Winery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/18\/tipchenitza-winery\/\"\u003eTipchenitza Winery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/the-danube-plains-wine-bulgaria\/\"\u003eDanubian Plain, Bulgaria\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Varieties: Chardonnay, Vrachanski Misket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a buttery Burgundy on steroids. Classical Chardonnay characteristics (enhanced with a little of the local Muscat) yet the high alcohol and oak influence of a big red. Nothing subtle about it but great fun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast poultry, creamy sauces, rich fish, or soft cheeses — a powerful, oak-driven white built for indulgent dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulgaria’s wine history oscillates between quality and quantity. Winston Churchill’s 10 Downing Street ordered 500 litres of Bulgarian wine annually, though if your reference point is 1990’s Bulgarian wine you might be wondering why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTipchenitza Winery is part of a new wave of Bulgarian winemakers is determined to set the record straight.  They focus on native varietals, craft production, and sustainability. Representing the confidence to embrace both past and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bulgarian white wine is a blend of Chardonnay and the local variety Vrachanski Misket. It's from Tipchenitza's 'Oak Barrel' series which embraces first fill oak barrels and premium positioning.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTipchenitza Winery were early adopters of the lightweight bottle, reducing the environmental impact of transporting wines. 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