{"product_id":"dry-apera","title":"Dry Apera ($20\/L)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMade in the Fino style, our Dry Apera begins its life as a neutral dry white aged under flor yeast in the traditional manner. That flor ageing imparts a fresh, lifted aromaticity of sea spray, cashew and a faint aldehydic complexity that is entirely its own thing. Further maturation is oxidative, building the nutty depth and richness that sits behind the wine's crisp, dry exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe result is bright pale gold in colour with a palate that is dry, vibrant and mouthwatering. Saline characters, grilled nut and a long clean finish that lingers well past the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnlike Muscat, Topaque and Tawny, Apera is a dry style fortified wine. It is not suited to topping up an existing Muscat, Topaque or Tawny barrel as the dry character will work against your sweet fortified blend. However if you want to run a dedicated Apera-style barrel, this is exactly what you need. Our White Fortified can also be used as a blending addition to an Apera-style barrel if you want to introduce a lighter, more aromatic character to the blend. As always, run a bench trial first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBest served well chilled, over ice, or as a cocktail base. Perfect alongside jamón, Manchego, Sicilian green olives and hard aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing your next top up? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.liquidlux.com.au\/products\/liquid-luxury-sample-box\"\u003eTry a sample bottle first and find the one that hits the spot.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Home Barrels, read our guide here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/liquidluxury.myshopify.com\/blogs\/liqlux-academy\/fortified-wine-on-tap\"\u003eFortified wine on tap – Liquid Luxury by Stanton \u0026amp; Killeen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFERENCE BETWEEN STANDARD, PREMIUM, DELUXE AND SPECIALTY BLENDS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eOur Standard fortified is approximately 2 to 3 years old, fresh and versatile. It is a great starting point for a new barrel, or for adding a lift of bright, youthful flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"245\"\u003ePremium is approximately 3 to 4 years old and offers a little more depth. It suits those who love a drink now style, or anyone wanting a head start on building a more mature blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"427\"\u003eDeluxe is approximately 4 to 5 years old and is the most developed option in our core range. It is ideal for brand new barrels, or for quickly adding extra age, richness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"615\"\u003eOur Specialty Blends are designed for customers who want to go further. They are for very established barrels, or for blends that have outgrown the Standard, Premium, and Deluxe range and need older, more distinctive material to keep evolving. These include parcels of varying ages and styles, as well as occasional single variety offerings to add interest, structure, and new life to your blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003eIf you are unsure what your barrel needs, we recommend booking a blending consultation with our winemaker, either in person at the winery or online via Zoom. Please note that Zoom consultations require you to send a sample to the winemaker ahead of your appointment. You can do so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stantonandkilleenwines.rezdy.com\/719244\/barrel-check-in-consultation-with-the-winemaker\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORDER NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that we can only sell this bulk wine in lots of 2 or 5 litres. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to call us on (02) 6032 9457 or email us via the website at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stantonandkilleen.com.au\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanton \u0026 Killeen","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":45584236806191,"sku":"TFDAP-5","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L","offer_id":45584236838959,"sku":"TFDAP-2","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/0469\/3039\/files\/dryaperaflagon.png?v=1783653766","url":"https:\/\/www.liquidlux.com.au\/products\/dry-apera","provider":"Liquid Luxury by Stanton \u0026 Killeen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}