{"product_id":"zen-master-shiraz","title":"Zen Master 2023 Shiraz (1912 Vineyard)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Zen Master Shiraz – Barossa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease\/Ship Date 20th May 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZen Master Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional wine crafted from \u003cstrong\u003e100-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing the very best of Barossa Shiraz. With its deep concentration and complexity, this wine is a true reflection of its ancient roots. A wine built for cellaring, the \u003cstrong\u003eZen Master\u003c\/strong\u003e will reward patience, developing even more over the next \u003cstrong\u003e10 to 30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its inky, deep purple color, this wine immediately catches your attention. \u003cstrong\u003eFloral aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e of violet and rose petal leap from the glass, inviting you to indulge. On the palate, the wine offers \u003cstrong\u003esilky smoothness\u003c\/strong\u003e and remarkable balance. Rich \u003cstrong\u003eblack fruit flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e dominate, intertwined with \u003cstrong\u003epepper spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and subtle hints of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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