{"title":"Magnums","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eMagnums – Why Bigger Can Be Better\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something about opening a magnum that immediately changes the mood. At 1.5 litres — exactly two standard bottles — it is large enough to feel like an occasion, without being impractical to open, pour or share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there is more to a magnum than theatre. For many wines, it is also an excellent format for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason comes down to the relationship between wine and oxygen. A magnum contains twice as much wine as a standard 750ml bottle, but the amount of oxygen trapped between the wine and the closure is not doubled. The wine therefore develops more slowly, often retaining freshness and primary fruit for longer while still gaining the complexity that comes with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly valuable for wines intended for the cellar. Champagne and other traditional-method sparkling wines can develop beautifully in magnum, while age-worthy reds and whites often evolve more gradually and harmoniously than the same wine in a standard bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also the simple pleasure of serving one. A magnum comfortably covers a table of friends without having to open bottle after bottle, and pouring everyone from the same bottle makes it particularly good for a long lunch or dinner. For celebrations, few formats strike the balance quite so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger bottles go well beyond the magnum — double magnums, Jeroboams and even larger formats have their place — but 1.5 litres remains something of a sweet spot. It gives you many of the advantages of a large-format bottle while remaining relatively easy to store, chill, open and pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd while magnums are made for sharing, there is no requirement to wait for a particularly grand occasion. Sometimes having the magnum is reason enough to gather a few people around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moet-dom-perignon-magnum-2012-giftbox-1500ml","title":"Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 Giftbox Magnum (1500Ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2012 vintage opens with luminous fruit intensity — ripe stone fruit, white peach, and citrus zest — layered over delicate notes of fresh almond and blossom. As it evolves, the palate reveals deeper tones of toasted brioche, honeycomb, and a fine smoky mineral thread that speaks of chalk and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a vintage defined by tension and generosity in equal measure. The season’s challenging conditions — a cool, turbulent spring followed by a warm, dry summer — produced fruit of remarkable concentration and balance. The result is a Champagne with both richness and precision, where the lushness of the fruit meets a linear, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOn the palate, the mousse is refined and persistent, carrying flavours of nectarine, lemon curd, and pastry through to a long, mouthwatering close. There’s structure and depth here, but also restraint — the kind of quiet confidence that only great vintages deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay, aged nearly ten years on lees before release, the 2012 Dom Pérignon is expressive now yet built for evolution. With time, it will develop notes of hazelnut, cream, and brioche, revealing the full spectrum of the vintage’s complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eElegant, layered, and luminous — a vintage that bridges power and finesse with effortless grace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dom Perignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51322554908972,"sku":"40515","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/DomPerignon2012Magnum.png?v=1761698514"},{"product_id":"marques-de-murrieta-two-bottle-gift-pack-2021-1500ml","title":"Marqués de Murrieta Two Bottle Gift Pack 2021 (1500ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully presented set showcasing the elegance of Marqués de Murrieta Rioja 2021. Bright fruit, balance, and versatility make this an ideal gift. 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Whispering Angel’s trademark caressing style and purity make it a benchmark for elegant, refreshing Provence rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whispering Angel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52762589364524,"sku":"40563","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/Whispering_Angel_Rose_2024_1500ml_Magnum.png?v=1773699408"},{"product_id":"veuve-clicquot-magnum-champagne-brut-nv-1500ml","title":"Veuve Clicquot Magnum Champagne Brut NV (1500ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eVeuve Clicquot’s yellow label is instantly recognisable and one of the most iconic symbols in the world of Champagne. 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Elegant and polished, Veuve Clicquot Champagne finds harmony between fruit and structure, finishing dry and mouthwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veuve Clicquot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53271540400428,"sku":"49817","price":249.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/VeuveNV.png?v=1758668630"},{"product_id":"louis-roederer-magnum-collection-245-nv-1500ml","title":"Louis Roederer Magnum Collection 245 NV (1500ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"348\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCollection 245 is a wonderful example of the modern direction at Louis Roederer, balancing freshness, precision and depth. 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