{"title":"Ministry of Clouds","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMinistry of Clouds represents the bold vision of Bernice Ong and Julian Forwood, two former corporate wine professionals who launched their own label in 2012 in Australia's McLaren Vale. After decades working with great Old World wines from Burgundy and Piedmont, they bring a European sensibility to Australian winemaking—crafting elegant, mid-weight wines that prioritize restraint and food compatibility over power.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ministryofclouds.com.au\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTheir approach focuses on identifying exceptional old-vine sites—some up to \u003cstrong\u003e103 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e—across McLaren Vale's cooler subregions like Clarendon and Blewitt Springs, plus Clare Valley and Tasmania. Since purchasing their 11-hectare Chase Vineyard in 2016, they've farmed sustainably, producing estate-grown Shiraz, Grenache, and Mediterranean varieties.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.australianwine.com\/trade\/expo\/wineries\/ministry-of-clouds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCritics immediately recognized their talent, with \u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday naming them a Top 10 Best New Winery in 2015 after debut releases scored 94-97 points.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Clouds wines showcase laser-focused acidity and crystalline purity—a modern Australian expression shaped by global perspective\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-kintsugi-2021","title":"Ministry of Clouds Kintsugi 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Blending Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinistry of Clouds Kintsugi 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes its name from the Japanese art of \"golden joinery\"—repairing broken pottery with gold to celebrate imperfection and create enduring beauty. This philosophy guides the winemaking: blending only the finest old-vine parcels from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto craft a Southern Rhône-inspired wine where the whole exceeds the sum of its parts.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ministryofclouds.com.au\/product\/2021-ministry-of-clouds-kintsugi\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eOld-Vine Power from McLaren Vale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage comprises 55% Grenache, 35% Carignan, and 10% Mataro from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e's most venerable sites. Fermented with whole bunches and aged in old puncheons on fine lees, the wine was bottled unfined and rested a full year before release.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voyageursduvin.com\/en\/ministry-of-clouds-kintsugi-2021-w16743\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eSavory Elegance with 96+ Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate awarded 96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its \"exotically spiced, savory\" character with \"dried herbs, wild game, arnica root, and mustard seed,\" alongside notes of \"cracked leaf litter, iodine, and ironstone\". The palate is layered and long, with crunchy red berries, sinewy tannins, and bright acidity—classically styled yet unmistakably modern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41394498863184,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/MinistryofCloudsKintsugi2021.png?v=1761642608"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-mencia-2023","title":"Ministry of Clouds Mencia 2023","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eSpain's Soul in McLaren Vale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMinistry of Clouds Mencía 2023 brings the rare Spanish grape to McLaren Vale's deep sandy soils of \u003cstrong\u003eBlewitt Springs\u003c\/strong\u003e, where winemakers Bernice Ong and Julian Forwood craft wines of poise and terroir-driven elegance. After decades in the industry, they champion minimal intervention and sustainable farming, sourcing from distinguished old-vine sites across\u003cstrong\u003e South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ministryofclouds.com.au\/product\/2021-ministry-of-clouds-mclaren-vale-mencia\/\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eArtisan Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHand-picked with 15% whole bunches retained, the fruit was cold-soaked for three days before wild fermentation in open vats with gentle plunging twice daily. After nine days on skins, the wine was basket-pressed to old French oak for 12 months of aging.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buzzwines.com\/products\/ministry-of-clouds-mclaren-vale-mencia-2023\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eLifted Aromatics \u0026amp; Mineral Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDeeply purple in color, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ered wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers lifted floral aromatics of sour cherry, pomegranate, violet, black licorice, and crushed rocks. The palate is mid-weight yet layered—succulent blackcurrant and raspberry fruit built on a bedrock of mineral-laced tannins with peppery spice and textural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday awarded 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, while critics praise its \"sapid, fresh\" profile with \"bing cherry, clove, mint, and dried seaweed\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41394573901904,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/MinistryofCloudsMencia2021.png?v=1761643331"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-blewitt-springs-single-vineyard-shiraz-2021","title":"Ministry of Clouds Blewitt Springs Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinistry of Clouds Blewitt Springs Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecelebrates the Italian immigrant families who transformed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epost-WWII, planting vineyards that define the region today. This wine honors the Patritti family's celebrated 1960 vineyard on an elevated, east-facing site rooted in Maslin Sand over Ironstone—where old vines capture cool morning sun and produce intensely concentrated fruit.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"open\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ministryofclouds.com.au\/product\/2021-ministry-of-clouds-blewitt-springs-single-vineyard-shiraz\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eArtisan Winemaking from Old Vines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHand-harvested with 15% whole bunches retained, the fruit was cold-soaked for two days before open-vat fermentation with daily hand plunging for optimal extraction. Gently basket-pressed into one- and two-year-old French oak puncheons, the wine matured for 12 months, achieving balance and elegance.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voyageursduvin.com\/en\/ministry-of-clouds-blewitt-springs-single-vineyard-shiraz-2020-w16741\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eBlue Fruit Elegance \u0026amp; 97 Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday awarded 97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising it as \"a lovely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e, alive with blackberry fruits, touches of savory tannins, dark chocolate and licorice that all hang together\" with drinking potential to 2056.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe wine reveals blue-fruited density: bright cherry, raspberry, cranberry, violet, nutmeg, and spicy oak. The palate delivers a finely wrought core of intense fruit with persistent sandy tannins and taut natural acidity - refined yet powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41394575671376,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/MinistryofCloudsBlewittSpringsSingleVineyardShiraz2021.png?v=1761644437"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-shiraz-mclaren-vale-2024","title":"Ministry of Clouds Shiraz McLaren Vale 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinistry of Clouds Shiraz McLaren Vale 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshowcases the modern, vibrant expression of Australia's most iconic red wines from this renowned McLaren Vale producer. Founded in 2012 by Bernice Ong and Julian Forwood, Ministry of Clouds crafts contemporary Shiraz from their own 9.6-hectare vineyard and carefully selected ancient vines across McLaren Vale's geologically diverse landscape. The 2024 vintage undergoes seven months of aging in French oak hogsheads, puncheons, demi muids, foudres, and concrete egg, creating remarkable complexity while maintaining freshness.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tasting-profile\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis agreeably light-weighted wine displays coal-smoky bunch notes with trilling red fruits and popping spices, including coriander seed, green cardamom, white pepper, and fennel seed. The palate delivers goji berry, redcurrant, rose petal, Earl Grey tea, tart blackberry, and tamarind in a perfectly balanced sweet-and-sour profile. Alluring blue and red fruit aromas mingle with earthy minerality, while the fleshy palate offers gentle creaminess and fine tannins that remain bright and bold to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41924230512720,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/MinistryofCloudsShiraz2023.png?v=1761647997"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-adelaide-hills-chardonnay-2023","title":"Ministry of Clouds Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2023","description":"","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41974271541328,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/MinistryofCloudsAdelaideHillsChardonnay2023_8ca117d1-1d30-45e2-bfdc-371636e5cc9a.png?v=1768824066"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-clouds-grenache-2023","title":"Ministry of Clouds Grenache 2023","description":"","brand":"Ministry of Clouds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41974273376336,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/MinistryofCloudsGrenache2023_4e85b057-463f-40ec-be66-43c04d05f4db.png?v=1768824155"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/collections\/Ministry_of_Clouds.png?v=1761647575","url":"https:\/\/lyndhorstwine.com\/zh\/collections\/ministry-of-clouds.oembed","provider":"Lyndhurst Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}