{"title":"Ulysses","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"715\" class=\"\"\u003eUlysses is a wine of focus and depth, born from a singular place on Napa Valley’s western benchlands. Located just north of Oakville in the Yountville AVA, the estate was acquired in 2008 by Christian Moueix — best known for his work at Château Trotanoy and Dominus — and has since become a study in restraint, structure, and timeless Napa character. Named after the Greek hero of long journeys and quiet strength, Ulysses reflects that ethos: an estate of few words, deep roots, and enduring clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"1265\" class=\"\"\u003eThe 33-hectare vineyard rests on well-drained alluvial soils composed of gravel, silt, and clay, offering Cabernet Sauvignon the structure and mineral tension for which the benchlands are known. The site benefits from the marine influence of the nearby San Pablo Bay, extending ripening and preserving freshness. Farming is organic and meticulous, with a belief in minimal interference and the slow stewardship of vine and soil. Each block is managed individually, allowing the natural diversity of the site to inform each year’s final composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1675\" class=\"\"\u003eIn the cellar, the approach is one of calm precision. Fermentations are carried out with native yeasts in concrete and stainless steel vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels, around 40% new. Extraction is gentle, aging is patient, and the wines are bottled without fining or filtration. The result is not a stylized interpretation of Napa, but an elemental one — shaped by earth, time, and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"2142\" class=\"\"\u003eThe wine is composed and architectural. Cabernet Sauvignon forms the spine, offering cassis, graphite, and gravelly texture. Small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot introduce lift, spice, and herbal nuance. The tannins are firm but filigreed, the fruit restrained and luminous, and the finish long, dry, and mineral. There is no excess, no gloss — only proportion and depth. Ulysses opens slowly, reveals gradually, and rewards patience with resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2308\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat defines Ulysses is its discipline — a belief that greatness lies in precision, not power. It is a wine built not to impress quickly, but to endure quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2424\" class=\"\"\u003eLike its namesake, it moves not in haste, but in purpose — a long journey rendered in stillness, depth, and light.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ulysses-2020-750ml","title":"Ulysses 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNuanced and pure, Ulysses 2020 opens with enticing aromas of tangerine zest, blackcurrants and fresh violets. Full-bodied and concentrated yet lifted, the palate carries dark cherry, crushed mint, tobacco leaf and a whisper of roasted cedar. Dusty, fine-textured tannins give the wine structure without heaviness, while vibrant acidity carries the fruit into a long, sleek finish. Crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon with small additions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this vintage combines Napa Valley richness with classical restraint. Needs a few years to truly open but already hints at exceptional harmony and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ulysses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50545246011692,"sku":"80002","price":389.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/uly.png?v=1743315614"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/collections\/port1_f6be0a41-0dbc-4d8f-a45f-dfd184d098bf.png?v=1741645446","url":"https:\/\/normanbyfinewines.co.nz\/collections\/ulyesses.oembed","provider":"Normanby Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}