:root{
    --ink:#241A12;
    --bark:#3E2C1E;
    --sand:#F6EEDF;
    --paper:#FBF6EC;
    --wine:#3D0F16;
    --wine-light:#5A1B23;
    --gold:#C9A24E;
    --line: rgba(36,26,18,0.12);
    --max: 1180px;
    --nav-h: 84px;
    --banner-h: 36px;
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    --ease-hover: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Karla', sans-serif;
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  body.menu-open, body.lightbox-open{ overflow:hidden; }
  h1,h2,h3,.display{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:500;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
    margin:0;
  }
  a{color:inherit;}
  img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'Karla',sans-serif;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.16em;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--wine);
  }
  :focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px; }

  /* TOP MARQUEE BANNER */
  .ticker-wrap{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:140;
    height:var(--banner-h); overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--wine); color:var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center;
    font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.18em;
    text-transform:uppercase; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,78,0.25);
  }
  .ticker-move{
    display:inline-flex; white-space:nowrap;
    animation:ticker 42s linear infinite;
  }
  .ticker-wrap:hover .ticker-move{ animation-play-state:paused; }
  @keyframes ticker{
    0%{ transform:translateX(0); }
    100%{ transform:translateX(-50%); }
  }

  .rosette-field{
    position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:0.05;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 2px 2px, var(--wine) 1.4px, transparent 1.6px),
      radial-gradient(circle at 22px 14px, var(--wine) 1.1px, transparent 1.3px),
      radial-gradient(circle at 12px 28px, var(--wine) 1.1px, transparent 1.3px);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
  }

  /* NAV */
  nav{
    position:fixed; top:var(--banner-h); left:0; right:0; z-index:130;
    height:var(--nav-h);
    display:flex; align-items:center;
    background:rgba(61,15,22,0.28);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,78,0.22);
    transition: background .5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .5s var(--ease-out), height .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s var(--ease-out);
  }
  nav.nav-solid{
    background:rgba(251,246,236,0.82);
    backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px -12px rgba(36,26,18,0.25);
    border-bottom-color:rgba(36,26,18,0.1);
    height:72px;
  }
  nav .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; width:100%; }
  .brand{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; font-size:21px;
    text-decoration:none; color:#fff;
    transition:color .45s var(--ease-out);
  }
  nav.nav-solid .brand{ color:var(--ink); }
  .brand .mark-ring{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:var(--wine);
    box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(36,26,18,0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,78,0.35);
    flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .brand:hover .mark-ring{ transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
  .brand .mark-ring img{ width:120%; height:120%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 42%; }
  .brand-text{display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.05;}
  .brand-text .sub{
    font-family:'Karla',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; opacity:0.7; margin-top:3px;
  }
  .navlinks{display:flex; gap:30px; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; align-items:center;}
  .navlinks a{
    text-decoration:none; opacity:0.82; color:#fff; position:relative; padding-bottom:4px;
    transition:opacity .25s var(--ease-hover), color .4s var(--ease-out);
  }
  nav.nav-solid .navlinks a{ color:var(--ink); }
  .navlinks a::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1.5px; width:0%;
    background:var(--gold); transition:width .3s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .navlinks a:hover{opacity:1;}
  .navlinks a:hover::after, .navlinks a.active::after{ width:100%; }
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--gold); color:var(--wine); padding:11px 22px;
    border-radius:999px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none;
    white-space:nowrap; transition:transform .25s var(--ease-hover), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-hover); border:none; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:'Karla',sans-serif;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(201,162,78,0.35); }

  /* MOBILE MENU */
  .burger{
    display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:8px;
    width:44px; height:44px; position:relative; z-index:130;
  }
  .burger span{
    display:block; height:2px; width:24px; background:#fff; margin:5px auto;
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease-hover), opacity .25s var(--ease-hover), background .45s var(--ease-out);
  }
  nav.nav-solid .burger span{ background:var(--ink); }
  body.menu-open nav{
    background:transparent !important;
    backdrop-filter:none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:none !important;
    border-bottom-color:transparent !important;
    box-shadow:none !important;
  }
  body.menu-open .brand{ color:var(--sand) !important; }
  body.menu-open .burger span{ background:var(--sand); }
  body.menu-open .burger span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  body.menu-open .burger span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
  body.menu-open .burger span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .mobile-menu{
    position:fixed; top:calc(var(--banner-h) + var(--nav-h)); left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
    z-index:120; background:var(--wine); color:var(--sand);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start;
    padding:0 40px; gap:6px; overflow-y:auto;
    clip-path:circle(0% at calc(100% - 44px) 44px);
    transition:clip-path .6s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  body.menu-open .mobile-menu{ clip-path:circle(150% at calc(100% - 44px) 44px); pointer-events:auto; }
  .mobile-menu a{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:clamp(30px,9vw,44px); text-decoration:none;
    padding:10px 0; opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px);
    transition:opacity .55s var(--ease-out), transform .55s var(--ease-out);
  }
  body.menu-open .mobile-menu a{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.15s; }
  body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.21s; }
  body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.27s; }
  body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.33s; }
  body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.39s; }
  .mm-close{
    margin-top:34px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
    background:transparent; border:1px solid rgba(201,162,78,0.5);
    color:var(--gold); font-family:'Karla',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
    font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:12px 22px; border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer;
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px);
    transition:opacity .55s var(--ease-out) .46s, transform .55s var(--ease-out) .46s, background .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  body.menu-open .mm-close{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .mm-close:hover{ background:rgba(201,162,78,0.14); }
  .mm-close svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }
  .mobile-menu .mm-foot{
    margin-top:32px; font-family:'Karla',sans-serif; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.12em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); opacity:0; transition:opacity .55s var(--ease-out) .5s;
  }
  body.menu-open .mobile-menu .mm-foot{ opacity:1; }
  @media (max-width:820px){
    .navlinks{display:none;}
    .burger{display:block;}
    .nav-cta{display:none;}
  }

  /* HERO */
  .hero{
    position:relative; min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
    color:#fff; overflow:hidden; padding-top:var(--banner-h);
  }
  .hero-media{
    position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:118%; top:-9%;
    will-change:transform;
    transform-origin:center;
    animation: heroZoom 2.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
  }
  @keyframes heroZoom{ from{ transform:scale(1.12); } to{ transform:scale(1); } }
  .hero-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .hero::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(61,15,22,0.22) 0%, rgba(61,15,22,0.05) 35%, rgba(61,15,22,0.88) 100%);
  }
  .hero-inner{position:relative; z-index:2; padding-bottom:100px; width:100%;}
  .hero .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
  .hero h1{ font-size:clamp(44px, 8vw, 94px); line-height:0.98; margin-top:14px; max-width:14ch; }
  .hero p{ max-width:46ch; margin-top:20px; font-size:18px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
  .hero-branches{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:34px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .hero-branches a{
    text-decoration:none; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:14px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5); padding:12px 22px; border-radius:999px;
    transition: background .25s var(--ease-hover), border-color .25s var(--ease-hover), transform .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .hero-branches a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-color:#fff; transform:translateY(-3px);}

  /* cinematic entrance */
  .rise{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); animation:riseIn 1s var(--ease-out) both; }
  .rise-1{ animation-delay:.3s; }
  .rise-2{ animation-delay:.45s; }
  .rise-3{ animation-delay:.6s; }
  .rise-4{ animation-delay:.75s; }
  @keyframes riseIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:28px; transform:translateX(-50%);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    z-index:2; animation:cueFloat 2.4s ease-in-out infinite 1.4s;
  }
  .scroll-cue svg{width:14px;height:20px;}
  @keyframes cueFloat{
    0%,100%{ transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); opacity:0.75;}
    50%{ transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); opacity:1;}
  }

  section{padding:120px 0; position:relative;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,48px); margin-top:12px;}
  .section-head p{margin-top:16px; color:var(--bark); opacity:0.85;}

  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
  .reveal.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .reveal-delay-1.in-view{ transition-delay:.1s; }
  .reveal-delay-2.in-view{ transition-delay:.2s; }
  .reveal-delay-3.in-view{ transition-delay:.3s; }

  .intro{padding:110px 0 60px; position:relative;}
  .intro .wrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .intro .lede{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px); line-height:1.35; color:var(--bark);}
  .intro .body-copy{padding-top:8px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .intro .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px;} }

  .divider{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; padding:0 0 8px; color:var(--gold); }
  .divider svg{ width:22px; height:22px; opacity:0.85; }
  .divider .rule{ height:1px; width:64px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line)); }
  .divider .rule.right{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line), transparent); }

  .branch{border-top:1px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden;}
  .branch-alt{background:var(--sand);}
  .branch-tag{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .branch-tag.tag-wine{color:var(--wine);}
  .branch-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; }
  .branch-grid.reverse .branch-copy{order:2;}
  .branch-grid.reverse .branch-visual{order:1;}
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .branch-grid, .branch-grid.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .branch-grid.reverse .branch-copy{order:1;}
    .branch-grid.reverse .branch-visual{order:2;}
  }
  .branch-seal{
    width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:18px;
    object-fit:cover; object-position:center 40%;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(36,26,18,0.25);
  }
  .branch-copy h3{font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,42px);}
  .branch-copy p{margin-top:16px; color:var(--bark); max-width:48ch;}
  .amenity-list{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:26px 0 0; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px 20px; }
  .amenity-list li{font-size:14.5px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;}
  .amenity-list li::before{content:''; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--wine); flex-shrink:0;}
  .branch-cta{
    margin-top:32px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:var(--wine); color:#fff; text-decoration:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    padding:14px 26px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; font-size:14.5px;
    font-family:'Karla',sans-serif;
    transition:transform .25s var(--ease-hover), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .branch-cta:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(61,15,22,0.3); }

  .branch-visual{position:relative;}
  .visual-main{border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(36,26,18,0.35); cursor:zoom-in;}
  .visual-main img{aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .7s var(--ease-out);}
  .visual-main:hover img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
  .visual-float{
    position:absolute; width:52%; bottom:-38px; right:-38px;
    border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; border:6px solid var(--paper);
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px -12px rgba(36,26,18,0.35);
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease-hover); cursor:zoom-in;
  }
  .visual-float:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); }
  .branch-alt .visual-float{border-color:var(--sand);}
  .visual-float img{aspect-ratio:1/1; object-fit:cover;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .visual-float{width:46%; bottom:-24px; right:-16px;} }

  /* GALLERY */
  .strip{padding:0 0 120px;}
  .strip-head{
    max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto 20px; padding:0 32px;
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
  }
  .strip-head .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:6px; }
  .strip-head h3{ font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px); }
  .strip-nav{ display:flex; gap:10px; }
  .strip-nav button{
    width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:transparent; cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:background .25s var(--ease-hover), border-color .25s var(--ease-hover), transform .25s var(--ease-hover);
    color:var(--wine);
  }
  .strip-nav button:hover{ background:var(--wine); color:#fff; border-color:var(--wine); transform:translateY(-3px); }
  .strip-nav svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
  .strip-track{
    display:grid; grid-auto-flow:column; grid-auto-columns:minmax(240px,1fr);
    gap:14px; overflow-x:auto; padding:0 32px 12px;
    scroll-snap-type:x proximity; scroll-behavior:smooth;
    cursor:grab;
  }
  .strip-track.dragging{ cursor:grabbing; scroll-behavior:auto; scroll-snap-type:none; }
  .strip-track img{
    aspect-ratio:3/4; object-fit:cover; border-radius:4px; scroll-snap-align:start;
    transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out), filter .45s var(--ease-out); cursor:zoom-in;
    -webkit-user-drag:none; user-select:none;
  }
  .strip-track img:hover{ transform:scale(1.03); filter:brightness(1.05); }
  .strip-track::-webkit-scrollbar{height:6px;}
  .strip-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--line); border-radius:99px;}

  /* LIGHTBOX */
  .lightbox{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; background:rgba(24,8,11,0.94);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:40px 20px;
    opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .4s var(--ease-out);
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  }
  .lightbox.open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
  .lightbox img{
    max-width:100%; max-height:82vh; border-radius:4px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    transform:scale(.94); transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .lightbox.open img{ transform:scale(1); }
  .lb-btn{
    position:absolute; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    color:#fff; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:background .25s var(--ease-hover), transform .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .lb-btn:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.22); transform:scale(1.06); }
  .lb-btn svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
  .lb-close{ top:24px; right:24px; }
  .lb-prev{ left:24px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); }
  .lb-next{ right:24px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); }
  .lb-prev:hover, .lb-next:hover{ transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.06); }
  .lb-counter{
    position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.14em;
  }
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .lb-prev{ left:10px; } .lb-next{ right:10px; }
  }

  .placeholder-visual{
    aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:6px; border:1.5px dashed rgba(61,15,22,0.3);
    background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,15,22,0.05) 0 12px, transparent 12px 24px);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; padding:32px;
  }
  .placeholder-visual span{font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--bark); opacity:0.6; max-width:22ch;}

  .excursions{background:var(--wine); color:var(--sand); position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .excursions .rosette-field{ opacity:0.06; filter:invert(1); }
  .excursions .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
  .excursions .section-head p{color:rgba(246,238,223,0.75);}
  .ex-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px; position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .ex-card{border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; cursor:zoom-in;}
  .ex-card img{aspect-ratio:5/4; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .65s var(--ease-out);}
  .ex-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .ex-card-label{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:20px;
    background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.7), transparent);
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:20px; color:#fff;
  }
  @media (max-width:700px){ .ex-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* GUIDE ARTICLES */
  .guide-hero{ min-height:72vh; }
  .article-section{ padding:96px 0; }
  .article{ max-width:68ch; }
  .article h2{
    font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,34px); margin-top:64px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .article > div:first-child h2{ margin-top:0; }
  .article p{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--bark); font-size:17px; line-height:1.7; }
  .article em{ font-style:italic; }
  .article-cta{
    margin-top:80px; padding-top:40px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .article-cta p{ margin:0 0 24px; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic;
    font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,24px); line-height:1.45; color:var(--ink); }
  .article-cta a{ color:var(--wine); }

  /* GETTING HERE (branch pages) */
  .where-list{ margin:0; position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .where-row{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:200px 1fr; gap:32px;
    padding:24px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(246,238,223,0.15);
  }
  .where-row:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,238,223,0.15); }
  .where-row dt{
    font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
  }
  .where-row dd{ margin:0; color:rgba(246,238,223,0.78); font-size:17px; line-height:1.6; }
  @media (max-width:700px){
    .where-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px; }
  }

  /* ENQUIRY BUILDER */
  .enquire{ background:var(--sand); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .enquire-card{
    background:var(--paper); border-radius:10px; padding:44px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(36,26,18,0.4);
    max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; position:relative; z-index:1;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .enquire-card h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,36px); }
  .enquire-card > p{ color:var(--bark); margin-top:12px; }
  .field-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; margin-top:28px; }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .field-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .field label{
    display:block; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--wine); margin-bottom:9px;
  }
  .chip-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .chip{
    border:1px solid var(--line); background:transparent; border-radius:999px;
    padding:10px 18px; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:'Karla',sans-serif; color:var(--ink);
    transition:background .25s var(--ease-hover), color .25s var(--ease-hover), border-color .25s var(--ease-hover), transform .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .chip:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); border-color:var(--wine); }
  .chip.selected{ background:var(--wine); color:#fff; border-color:var(--wine); }
  .field input{
    width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:6px; border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:#fff; font-family:'Karla',sans-serif; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .field input:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,78,0.2); }
  .stepper{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
  .stepper button{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:transparent; font-size:18px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--wine);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:background .25s var(--ease-hover), color .25s var(--ease-hover);
    font-family:'Karla',sans-serif;
  }
  .stepper button:hover{ background:var(--wine); color:#fff; }
  .stepper .count{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:24px; min-width:28px; text-align:center; }
  .enquire-preview{
    margin-top:28px; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:8px;
    background:rgba(61,15,22,0.05); border:1px dashed rgba(61,15,22,0.25);
    font-size:14.5px; color:var(--bark); line-height:1.55;
  }
  .enquire-preview strong{ color:var(--wine); }
  .enquire-send{
    margin-top:24px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:#25D366; color:#0b3d1f; text-decoration:none; font-weight:700;
    padding:16px 30px; border-radius:999px; font-size:15px; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:'Karla',sans-serif;
    transition:transform .25s var(--ease-hover), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .enquire-send:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(37,211,102,0.35); }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .enquire-card{ padding:30px 24px; } }

  /* ===== FANCY LAYER ===== */

  /* filmic grain over the whole page */
  .grain{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:90; pointer-events:none; opacity:0.16;
    mix-blend-mode:overlay;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    animation:grainShift 700ms steps(3) infinite;
  }
  @keyframes grainShift{
    0%{ transform:translate(0,0); }
    33%{ transform:translate(-3px,2px); }
    66%{ transform:translate(2px,-3px); }
    100%{ transform:translate(0,0); }
  }

  /* warm spotlight that follows the cursor across the hero */
  .hero-glow{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,40%),
      rgba(201,162,78,0.22), transparent 70%);
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .6s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .hero:hover .hero-glow{ opacity:1; }

  /* curtain wipe for feature images */
  .curtain{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .curtain::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--wine);
    transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:right;
    transition:transform 1.05s cubic-bezier(.76,0,.24,1);
    z-index:2;
  }
  .curtain.in-view::after{ transform:scaleX(0); }
  .curtain img{ transform:scale(1.16); transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease-out); }
  .curtain.in-view img{ transform:scale(1); }

  /* 3D tilt card */
  .tilt{ transform-style:preserve-3d; transition:transform .55s var(--ease-out); will-change:transform; }
  .tilt-wrap{ perspective:1000px; }

  /* shine sweep across buttons */
  .nav-cta, .branch-cta, .wa-btn, .enquire-send, .hero-branches a{
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .nav-cta::before, .branch-cta::before, .wa-btn::before,
  .enquire-send::before, .hero-branches a::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:-120%; width:60%; height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), transparent);
    transform:skewX(-18deg); transition:left .7s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .nav-cta:hover::before, .branch-cta:hover::before, .wa-btn:hover::before,
  .enquire-send:hover::before, .hero-branches a:hover::before{ left:130%; }

  /* gold underline that draws itself under headings on reveal */
  .draw-line{ position:relative; display:inline-block; padding-bottom:12px; }
  .draw-line::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:2px; width:0;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    transition:width 1s var(--ease-out) .3s;
  }
  .reveal.in-view .draw-line::after, .draw-line.in-view::after{ width:78%; }

  /* glow behind the enquiry card */
  .enquire::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:50%; top:38%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    width:min(760px,90vw); height:420px; pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,162,78,0.28), transparent 70%);
    filter:blur(40px);
  }

  /* lightbox zoom toggle */
  .lightbox img.zoomed{ transform:scale(1.7); cursor:zoom-out; }
  .lightbox img{ cursor:zoom-in; }

  /* ===== PINNED HORIZONTAL GALLERY (desktop only) ===== */
  .hscroll-progress{
    max-width:var(--max); margin:26px auto 0; padding:0 32px; width:100%;
  }
  .hscroll-progress span{
    display:block; height:2px; width:0%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--wine));
    transition:width .1s linear;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .hscroll-progress{ display:none; } }

  @media (min-width:901px){
    .hscroll{ position:relative; padding:0 0 40px; }
    .hscroll-sticky{
      position:sticky; top:0; height:100vh;
      display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
      overflow:hidden;
    }
    .hscroll .strip-head{ margin-bottom:32px; }
    .hscroll .strip-nav{ display:none; }
    .hscroll .strip-track{
      display:flex; width:max-content; gap:20px;
      grid-auto-flow:unset; grid-auto-columns:unset;
      overflow:visible; scroll-snap-type:none; cursor:default;
      padding:0 0 0 max(32px, calc((100vw - var(--max)) / 2 + 32px));
      will-change:transform;
    }
    .hscroll .strip-track img{
      width:330px; flex-shrink:0; aspect-ratio:3/4; border-radius:5px;
      box-shadow:0 24px 50px -26px rgba(36,26,18,0.5);
    }
  }

  footer{background:var(--wine); color:var(--sand); padding:90px 0 40px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  footer .rosette-field{ opacity:0.05; filter:invert(1); }
  .foot-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr; gap:50px; padding-bottom:56px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,238,223,0.15); position:relative; z-index:1;}
  footer h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px); color:#fff; max-width:12ch;}
  footer p{color:rgba(246,238,223,0.7); margin-top:14px; max-width:38ch;}
  .wa-btn{
    margin-top:26px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:#25D366; color:#0b3d1f; text-decoration:none; font-weight:700;
    padding:15px 28px; border-radius:999px; font-size:15px;
    transition:transform .25s var(--ease-hover), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .wa-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(37,211,102,0.3); }
  .foot-col h4{font-family:'Karla',sans-serif; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .foot-col p{margin:0 0 6px; font-size:14.5px;}
  .foot-social{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-top:16px; }
  .foot-social.row{ flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin-top:24px; }
  .foot-social a{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-size:14.5px; color:rgba(246,238,223,0.72); text-decoration:none;
    transition:color .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .foot-social a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
  .foot-social svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex-shrink:0; }
  .foot-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding-top:28px; font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,238,223,0.5); flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; position:relative; z-index:1;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px;} }

  .wa-fab{
    position:fixed; bottom:22px; right:22px; z-index:60;
    background:#25D366; width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); text-decoration:none;
    transition:transform .25s var(--ease-hover);
  }
  .wa-fab:hover{ transform:scale(1.08); }
  .wa-fab svg{width:28px;height:28px;}

  .progress-bar{
    position:fixed; top:var(--banner-h); left:0; height:3px; width:0%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--wine));
    z-index:150; transition:width .1s linear;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    .ex-card img, .visual-main img, .strip-track img{transition:none;}
    .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
    .rise{ opacity:1; transform:none; animation:none; }
    .hero-media{ transform:none !important; animation:none; }
    .scroll-cue{ animation:none; }
    .mobile-menu{ transition:none; }
    .grain{ animation:none; opacity:0.1; }
    .curtain::after{ transform:scaleX(0); transition:none; }
    .curtain img{ transform:none; transition:none; }
    .hero-glow{ display:none; }
    .tilt{ transform:none !important; transition:none; }
    .draw-line::after{ transition:none; width:78%; }
    .ticker-move{ animation:none; }
  }