{"title":"Red Wine","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"las-perdices-malbec","title":"Vina Las Perdices Malbec 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense purple red color. Complex berry aromas with delicate oak touches. Soft in mouth, balanced, plum and cherry notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged 6 months in French and American oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal to serve with red meat, pasta, fish and white meat with spiced sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e When Don Juan Muñoz López arrived in this land to grow his vines and produce his own wine, he was astonished at the large number of partridges roaming here. One day, while walking through the “jarilla”, he discovered one of these birds sleeping. The partridge, hearing him approach, quickly flew away. A neighbouring farmer told him that these ancient local inhabitants could often be seen in groups of three. As the days passed, the partridges became Don Juan’s constant companions in his long workdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThus he decided to name his winery Partridge Vineyard: “Viña las Perdices”. The winery is a family operation created by Juan Muñoz López, his wife Rosario, his sons Nicolas and Carlos, and his daughter Estela. In 1952 Juan Muñoz López decided to leave his hometown Andalucia, in southern Spain, and he and his family emigrated to Mendoza, Argentina seeking new horizons. Their shared passion for terroir and for growing high quality grapes, and the challenge of making fine wine from their own vineyards motivated them to create a winery in this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24946960662628,"sku":"878434000091","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/Las_Perdices_Malbec.png?v=1551906870"},{"product_id":"patricia-green-pinot-noir-reserve-2017","title":"Patricia Green Pinot Noir “Reserve” 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e13.3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization: \u003c\/strong\u003eWillamette Valley, Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes: \u003c\/b\u003eOffers refinement and presence, with expressive raspberry and pomegranate flavors, laced with fresh violet and orange blossom notes, building richness toward polished tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain: \u003c\/strong\u003eLocated on a 52 acre property in the Ribbon Ridge AVA, Patricia Green Cellars is a unique winery because of their fervent dedication to particular sites in the Willamette Valley, and their truly collaborative approach to all aspects of the business. Their mission is to produce uniquely special Pinot Noirs, and to continually evolve, adapt and grow as a winery, winemakers and winery owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir bottling allows them to accomplish two things that are very important as a winery. The first thing is that it allows them to be incredibly detailed about the barrels they select for their vineyard designated wines, so they are true expressions of the site on a year in and year out basis. The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir bottling “Reserve” is almost entirely made up of barrels that simply were not included in a more prestigious bottling, which allows them to choose from larger sections of diverse vineyards. Secondly, it allows the creation of a blended wine that has a degree of consistency to it each vintage that is of incredibly high-quality and will retail for under $30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis winery has always been dedicated to the concept of the highest level quality without necessarily attaching a corresponding price point. At Paricia Green they have always wanted to have a winery that made wines that they liked to drink, but more importantly a winery that had wines the customer could feel good about paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roanoke Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31093773631588,"sku":"860367001207","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/Patricia-Green.jpg?v=1775079421"},{"product_id":"fairfax-wine-co-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Fairfax Wine Company Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Coast, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Who can resist a delicious California pinot noir under $20? They’re hard to find, but this one offers classic pinot flavors of black cherry and spice with a nice velvety texture. I recommend opening it (and perhaps decanting) about an hour before drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinification in small open-top fermenters followed by 10 months of aging in French oak, 15% of which was new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e For its pinot noir, Fairfax Wine Co. sources grapes from the cool coastal regions of California: Mendocino and Sonoma are close enough to the ocean to be cooled by Pacific breezes yet protected from the full wrath of its winds. In Monterey, ocean and fog influenced coastal vineyards produce wines with crisp acidity and fine varietal character. And Carneros brings restrained richness to the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31704215683172,"sku":"853868006598","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/lL5U4BKnR4ezXY5a0NqCMw_pb_x600_f67a895c-6337-4d25-8f54-70bdbd9b7db2.png?v=1584888682"},{"product_id":"firriato-santagostino-rosso-baglio-soria-2014","title":"Firriato Santagostino Rosso Baglio Sorìa 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14,35%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Nero d’Avola, Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Sicily, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The Baglio Sorìa Estate is home to one of Firriato’s oenological treasures—a quintessentially Sicilian red that has seduced wine lovers the world over with its pleasing complexity and its perfect balance between freshness and alcohol content. Rich in fruitiness and elegance it is a pioneering Sicilian blend of international and native grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: The terroir in which it grows, its proximity to the coast, and the prevalence of clay and red marl in its soil contribute to creating climate and soil conditions that are unique in the agricultural setting of western Sicily. Santagostino Baglio Sorìa Rosso is the fruit of this uniqueness, remaining true to itself over more than thirty vintages. Harvest after harvest, it proves to be the emblematic symbol of Firriato’s oenological style with its impenetrable ruby red color, releasing elegant nuances and velvety tannins in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eThis agricultural estate of 110 hectares, located just a short distance away from Trapani in the western part of Sicily, is where the Di Gaetano family’s great dream began in the 1980s. This is one of the most authentic and charming parts of Sicily, where the vineyards are harmoniously integrated with the breathtaking natural setting at the borders of the nature reserve of the Trapani and Paceco salt pans.\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,baskerville,georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sicilian countryside at the Baglio Sorìa Estate is cloaked in the expertise of viticulture which has its roots deep in history. The well-ventilated, hillside terrain composed of clay and red marl is predominantly south-facing. Here, the wind currents, solar radiation, and the role of temperature form an extremely particular mix which causes a rather interesting complex of soil and climate conditions. The range of vine varieties is exceptionally rich comprising both native vines such as Nero d’Avola and international varieties from Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot. It is right here, at Baglio Sorìa, that the Di Gaetano Family’s dream first took root. Their historic labels of Camelot and Santagostino are testimony of that. In these testing soils, just a few kilometers from Mount Erice where the mysterious population of the Elymians (one of the first to reach Sicily) lived in ancient times, precision viticulture is practiced. It is viticulture where the experience-driven management at the heart of the vineyard assumes a highly specialized level of know-how. As in the nearby Egadi islands, the sun burns strongly here and every single bunch of grapes requires personal and meticulous care. In order for the leaves to be able to protect the fruit so that it reaches perfect polyphenolic maturity, surgically-precise pruning is necessary. In 2015, Firriato opened the Baglio Sorìa Resort \u0026amp; Wine Experience within the old 17th-century Baglio: it is an oasis on the Via del Sale (the Salt Road).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beating heart of Firriato’s production is at Baglio Sorìa. It is in these vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean sea that Sicilian native vine varieties of Nero d’Avola and Catarratto find the best soil conditions alongside international vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Syrah. The vine varieties grow side by side in a unique agricultural setting which fully embodies Firriato’s philosophy: to value and promote the uniqueness and individuality of every single variety in order to guarantee the utmost quality of the wines produced from these grapes. Baglio Sorìa, of all the Di Gaetano family estates, is undoubtedly the most charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil at Baglio Sorìa is characterized by a high level of mineral content which ensures and guarantees a good soil structure. Both the red and white vine varieties have the perfect conditions for producing great wines. The estate represents a unique set of circumstances on the Sicilian hillside viticulture scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richness of the Estate is such that Firriato has given some land over to the cultivation of olive trees, as ever strictly certified organic. Cerasuola and Nocellara are the regional endemic cultivars. Picked by hand, the olives are combined to produce an unfiltered, cold maceration extra-virgin olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantiniere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31746327380068,"sku":"8002815404570","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/santagostino-rosso-baglio-soria-sicilia-firriato.png?v=1648655328"},{"product_id":"torbreck-woodcutters-shriaz-2018","title":"Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Shiraz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eLifted red, black and blue fruits of red cherry, raspberry coulis, blueberry conserve and wild blackberry and blackcurrant. There is a spicy edge showing cardamom, star anise and Chinese five spice. Soft caressing tannins and voluptuous mouthfeel from plump Shiraz berries gives this wine a posture that belies its pedigree. The poise and piquancy of the fruit sitting on top of the structured mouthfeel provides confidence to cellar for 5-10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGrilled or roast beef, ribs, spicy sausage, big beefy stews, strong or hard cheese. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eTorbreck, founded in 1994 by David Powell, is situated at Marananga on the western ridge of the Barossa. Since that time he has produced some of the world's finest 'Rhone varietal' wines, exclusively from Barossa fruit; this has been acknowledged by the wine press in Europe, America, and Australia. The overwhelming majority of his vines are dry-grown, nearly all are 80 - 125 years old and are tended and harvested by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe wines have an extraordinary combination of power, intensity, complexity, and great finesse, and bearing in mind the age of the vines and the laughably low yields, no Torbreck wine could ever be accused of being heavy, cloying, or over-extracted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Republic National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31859991150692,"sku":"9333343001047","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/NV-Woodcutter_s-Shiraz-90x300x300-ST_1024x1024_74ab5eb6-d6f6-417a-be85-a17eed8994bd.png?v=1587058232"},{"product_id":"turley-california-zinfandel-old-vines-2017","title":"Turley California Zinfandel Old Vines 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 15.5\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Zinfandel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Lodi, California, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: From over 20 ancient vineyards across California and aged in only 10% new oak. Ripe blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry, classic spice and concentration rounded out by juicy acidity and soft tannins. A seriously satisfying wine with inherent depth, complexity, and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e93 points \u003c\/span\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate (2022 vintage): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Zinfandel Old Vines has a medium ruby color and plush red and black cherries on the nose with accents of mushrooms, forest floor, savory spices and mint. The full-bodied palate is grainy and refreshing with generous berry fruit and a long, spicy finish. It's similar to the Juvenile with a bit more oomph, and it's just as easy to drink.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: One of California's great wineries, Larry Turley's Turley Wine Cellars continues to play a critical role in safeguarding the Golden State's viticultural heritage, saving old, head-trained and sometimes own-rooted vineyards from destruction. With fully 29 different bottlings, Zinfandel (often complemented by small amounts of other co-planted varieties, such as Carignan and Grenache) is the standard-bearer here, though Turley also does a fantastic job with other varieties, most obviously Petite Syrah. Given how distinctive each of the single-vineyard bottlings is, it's tempting to suggest (though some will no doubt think it heretical) that Zinfandel might be the variety best adapted to expressing \"terroir\" in California.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31875292364900,"sku":"145609","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/old.jpg?v=1775056660"},{"product_id":"domaine-les-capreoles-chamodere-regnie-2017","title":"Domaine Les Capreoles \"Chamodère\" Regnie 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 100% Gamay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Beaujolais, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Mainly aged in tank but with a touch of wood, this wine has generous fruits that have been smoothed by the wood and given an added spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e “Chamodère” is a portmanteau word created from chameau (camel) and dromadaire (dromedary). This Gamay is a special animal! The grapes come from 40 year old vines grown on sandy soil and left mostly whole cluster (70%). 15 day maceration with daily punch down, fermentation with indigenous yeasts. 30% of the wine is aged in 3 to 7 year old barrels, the rest in concrete tanks. The combination of a traditional carbonic maceration and partly destemmed grapes results in a Regnié with silky tannins, and great fruit and texture. Floral and mineral, with a salinity coming from the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen we discovered this property in Regnie-Durette, we decided to take the plunge in this family adventure.\u003cbr\u003eThe wine estate, steeped in history for more than 250 years, charmed us by its old stones, its wooded setting and ancient arched cellars, its winery and adjoining vineyards. Everything was there to combine our wine project and our family life.\u003cbr\u003eThe Capreoles Estate was created in July 2014. The 5.5 hectares of vineyards are implanted like a garden around the buildings, enjoying an exceptional view of the two bell towers of the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgronomist and oenologist, Cedric has enriched his know-how in the wine sector for nearly 15 years before achieving his dream and create with his family “Les Capreoles”.\u003cbr\u003eNative of Auvergne, Cedric has been facing the excellence of the great wines of Languedoc. By sharing his life with Catherine, his wife native of Beaujolais, he gradually adopts this new identity to finally settle there in family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur philosophy: great grapes for great wines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of many details such as plowing, pruning, leaf removal and green harvest, the use of clean products and observation, contribute to achieve great grapes in terms of quality and ripeness. A real passion of vine.\u003cbr\u003eFrom vine to wine, each step provides new challenges to face in order to express all the essence of our terroir.\u003cbr\u003eBut what a satisfaction!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"Potomac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31934280695908,"sku":"144875","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/Domaine-les-Capre-oles_Chamode-re.png?v=1765782529"},{"product_id":"rios-de-tinta-ribera-del-duero-2018","title":"Rios de Tinta Ribera del Duero 2021","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Tempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Ribera del Duero, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eVibrant purple\/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eblack color. Intense \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003earomas of crushed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eblackberries, wild \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eblueberries, violets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e, and garden earth. Medium-bodied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ewith juicy acidity and a fine-grained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003etexture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTry pairing this with cured \u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003emeats\/sausages, aged cheeses, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003egrilled beef or lamb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eIsaac Fernández Selección is a unique collaborative venture between two individuals – Isaac Fernández Montaña one of Spain’s most acclaimed winemakers and Aurelio Cabestrero whose vision and commitment helped bring Spanish wines to the forefront in the United States. They work at rediscovering forgotten regions of superior terroir and maximizing the potential from old vines of indigenous grape varieties in a number of regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e2011 was a busy year for the partners as they launched several new wines, a Verdejo from Rueda, a Bobal from Utiel-Requena and this project focused on beautiful old vines of Garnacha grown on the high slopes of Calatayud in what was once the ancient kingdom of Aragon. Acentor is named for the small brown birds, similar to starlings that come to eat ripe grapes, always a sign that they are nearly ripe enough to make great wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31949662027876,"sku":"8437005780354","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/516989.jpg?v=1588101623"},{"product_id":"st-innocent-villages-cuvee-pinot-noir-2017","title":"St. Innocent Villages Cuvée Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, bramble, dried herbs, and roasted coffee beans. The blackberry and boysenberry fruit core is adorned with flavors of grilled beef, spice and smoky oak. From younger vines in Shea, Freedom Hill, and Temperance Hill vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. Innocent Winery was founded in May 1988 by Mark Vlossak, the current winemaker and president, and eight investors. Ten tons of grapes were crushed the first fall, producing 396 cases of still and 176 cases of sparkling wine. Production increased to our full capacity of 6800 cases in 2004. The winery is located in Salem, Oregon, at the southeast corner of the Eola Hills, in the mid-Willamette valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Innocent produces small lot, handmade wines: seven single vineyard Pinot noirs and a blended Pinot noir called the Villages Cuvée, two Chardonnay from Dijon clone plantings, two Pinot gris, and a Pinot blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy behind the winemaking at St Innocent is that the function of wine is to complement and extend the pleasure of a meal. The characteristics of a wine should enhance different food and flavor combinations - this interaction amplifies the pleasure of a meal. To this end, St. Innocent wines tend toward higher acid levels, and more diverse and balanced flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage 59","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34384142041241,"sku":"638171110015","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/2017_Village_Cuvee_web_1.jpg?v=1589637031"},{"product_id":"brick-house-select-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Brick House \"SELECT\" Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 13,3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/b\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/b\u003e Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eWhen Mother Nature offers a bountiful year, they routinely bottle this entry-level Pinot Noir. As the name implies, the “Select” is a selection of barrels representing all the vineyard blocks on the farm at the winemaker's discretion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe most easy-going and approachable of all the Pinot Noirs, the “Select” is an estate-grown wine that accompanies a casual meal of salmon, lamb or wild game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brick House Vineyards was established in 1990. The vineyards are surrounded by the fruit and hazelnut orchards above the Chehalem Valley, the rolling hills at Brick House compose just such a place. A New World site dedicated to Old World wisdom, and a way of growing grapes proven over a thousand years or more. At Brick House, \"organically grown\" is more than just a phrase on the labels of the wines. All of the fruit is estate-grown. All of it is certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roanoke Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35022978285721,"sku":"54255","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/JA8sCjLhQKKjtsbjhVNf3A_pb_x960_6ca3ddd6-d7d1-4791-a7d4-f72011de86f0.png?v=1594327328"},{"product_id":"ken-wright-cellars-freedom-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Ken Wright Cellars Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization: \u003c\/strong\u003eWillamette Valley, Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral and spice-focused. Bright acidity and minerality combine for a juicy mouthfeel. Black raspberry, bing cherry, and fresh-turned earth mingle with delicate floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003eLush aromas of blueberry and blackberry fruit open this wine, coating the palate with extra nuances of almond butter. The lovely fruit flavors persist, but the wine takes a deeper dive with textured flavors that add chocolate and nougat, and more. This is exceptionally well balanced and fruit-forward and has the complexity you expect from this iconic vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 40 years of winemaking has taught Ken a simple truth: source is everything. Located, in rural Carlton, Oregon, Ken Wright Cellars is devoted to producing wine that showcases the inherent quality of world-class vineyard sites. With a clarity and breadth that is unequaled, Pinot noir is the ultimate vehicle for conveying the aroma, flavor, and texture of the location in which it is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1986, with family, belongings, and 10 barrels in tow, Ken moved to McMinnville and started Panther Creek Cellars. His concept of focusing on vineyard-designate bottling began during those years at Panther Creek and this was cemented as a core philosophy in 1994 when Ken Wright Cellars was founded. Ken Wright Cellars now produces a single vineyard Pinot Noir from 13 different vineyard sites in the Northern Willamette Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir approach to the craft of wine growing is one of stewardship rather than manipulation. We use organic certified practices as a base and expand upon that with advanced nutrition-based farming. By analyzing both their soil profile and vines, maintaining proper crop levels, personally sampling each vineyard, and hand-sorting each cluster, we ensure that the inherent character in the fruit is revealed in the finished wine. Minimal handling of wine is essential to preserve what it is; a gift of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roanoke Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35073871085721,"sku":"641919000516","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/KenWrightCellarsFreedomHillVineyardPinotNoir.png?v=1594665181"},{"product_id":"alain-jaume-cotes-du-rhone-haut-de-brun-2019","title":"Alain Jaume Côtes du Rhône \"Haut de Brun\" 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Côte du Rhône\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e, Rhone Valley, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The color is purple-tinged garnet. The aromatic range of the nose goes from fresh berries (wild raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry) to spices. The palate is big and full-flavored, with silky-smooth tannins and aromas of the fruit already mentioned. The finish introduces touches of licorice and pepper. A Cotes du Rhone with great complexity for everyday drinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eIn 1979, Alain and Odile Jaume carried on the family tradition with the creation of the Grand Veneur. In the beginning, the vineyard extended over 22 acres. Over time, the vineyard grew to today's figure of nearly 170 acres spread in the Chateauneuf du Pape, Lirac, Cotes de Rhone Villages \"Les Champauvins\", and Cotes du Rhone areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eIn 2003, a new estate of 50 acres was acquired : the \"Clos de Sixte\" Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Lirac. This appellation located a few kilometers from Chateauneuf du Pape (in front of it when you cross the Rhone river), is one of the fifteen Crus of the Rhône Valley. However, the soils are unique and they look like the plateaux of Chateauneuf du Pape with sandy-clay earth and the famous rocks that cover the soil. For many years, Lirac had less reputation than Chateauneuf du Pape, but it is potentially the coming \"Outsider\" of the Rhone Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eOver the years, the family has grown, too. Today, Sébastien and Christophe are gradually taking charge of the management of the estate. 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Bottle aged 3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e All courses of a meal, the perfect enhancement for grilled red meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mastrojanni winery lies in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the south eastern most corner of Montalcino Municipality, in the Province of Siena. An artistic and architectural heritage, surrounded by the majesty of its natural landscapes and, above all, an area particularly suitable for vine cultivation: the homeland of Brunello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntertwining iridescent geologies: clays, millenary cobblestone debris, tuffs and sandstones. The strong salinity of the ground and the temperature range must be carefully understood. The climate is influenced by Mount Amiata, an ancient extinct volcano that stands high above the horizon with its 1 mile height. The estate stretches over 240 acres, 80 of which are cultivated with vines, 42 for Brunello, with vineyards from 8 to 41 years old. The altitude of the vineyards varies from 620 to 1340 feet high. The vine exposure is towards the south-east, with more and less steep slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangiovese dominates in the vineyard, being the absolute protagonist of Mastrojanni wines. It is present in the Brunello, the Rosso, in the cru Loreto and in the cru Schiena d’Asino; the latter produced only in extraordinary vintages. With a pinch of imagination and fun, the winery created a \"Supertuscan\" IGT San Pio, a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. To conclude with a sweet ending, the Moscadello of Montalcino late harvest Botrys, their golden nectar, a blend of Muscat, Malvasia di Candia and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong identity, coherence and consistency in quality: these are the values that Mastrojanni has created and cultivated over the years and which enabled the company to stand out among more than 200 wine producers of the Consortium of Brunello di Montalcino wines, with its original and high-quality profile. These values are the result of a passionate, proud and respectful interpretation of nature, tradition and history of the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantiniere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36293748129945,"sku":"8023952023066","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/mastro-rosso.png?v=1770842959"},{"product_id":"collosorbo-rosso-di-montalcino-2018","title":"Tenuta di Collosorbo Rosso di Montalcino 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e An open bouquet that is generous, honest and soft. There is a nice frankness or simplicity to the wine, and that ultimately is its best quality.  There is a hint of ripeness here that recalls sweet or candied cherry. This is a medium-weight red that is not too thin, and certainly not too thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in a combination of Slavonian and French oak casks (from 12HL to 54HL) for one year. Aged in bottle for eight months prior to release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Rosso offers good density and richness, making it a good choice for oven-roasted lasagna or ricotta-stuffed pasta shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenuta di Collosorbo was started in 1995 by Giovanna Ciacci from the division of her family’s estate, Tenuta di Sesta, which was founded in 1850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ciacci family always cultivated grapes, olives, and all types of grains. Giuseppe Ciacci bottled the estate’s first Brunello di Montalcino in 1966, the same year that the Producers Association was established and the estate’s Brunello was given a DOC label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, Giovanna Ciacci and her two daughters run the winery, maintaining the family crest as a tie to the past. Giovanna takes care of the general administration of the winery. Laura Sutera Sardo works as both the enologist and viticulturist. Lucia Sutera Sardo, the agronomist, is responsible for the commercial side of the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36295123697817,"sku":"8032591181921","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/collosorbo-rosso-di-montalcino_1.jpg?v=1600804165"},{"product_id":"poppy-cabernet-sauvignon-2018","title":"Poppy Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paso Robles, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine displays blueberry, black cherry and currant flavors with nuances of licorice, violets and cigar box all wrapped together with a dash of vanilla and mocha. Medium to full-bodied, well-balanced, with soft tannins, this wine shows tremendous dimension, with a seamless finish that lingers throughout the palate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003ePair with dishes more on the savory side, lamb and roasted meats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a greater day-to-night temperature swing than any other appellation in California, distinct microclimates, diverse soils and long growing season, Paso Robles is a unique wine region with optimal growing conditions for producing premium and ultra-premium wines, with focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Syrah. Our grapes are coming from B \u0026amp; E Vineyard, a small family-owned grape growing company with utmost care for their grapes quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36354163015833,"sku":"892186000253","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/Poppy_Paso_Robles_Cabernet_Sauvignon_2011.jpg?v=1600893571"},{"product_id":"il-molino-di-grace-chianti-classico-riserva-2016","title":"il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva 2023","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eVery complex and spicy nose recalling red berries, cherry jam, and white pepper; abundant earthiness confirmed on the full, rich, silky, and persistent palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ePair with grilled meat, game dishes, and semi-aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe winery is named after a 19th-century historic windmill located on the property near the cantina. However, the viticultural history of the property is much older–the vineyards at Il Molino di Grace have been fruitful for over 350 years. When Frank Grace first purchased the property in 1995, there was no winery: all the grapes were sold to local producers. Using the site of a ruined barn, Grace and winery manager Gerhard Hirmer designed and built a state-of-the-art winery. The winery opened its doors in 1999 and today, all of our wines are estate produced and bottled using organic materials and sustainable practices in both the vineyard and cantina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eAt Il Molino di Grace, we strive to produce elegant wines that are an expression of terroir through the Sangiovese grape coupled with careful use of oak for aging the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe philosophy of utilizing a sustainable approach to winemaking is a critical component of our approach at Il Molino di Grace. Vineyards have existed on the property for over 350 years. There is an ancient Etruscan path that winds its way through the vineyards – and the winery itself is named after a local historic landmark, \"the windmill\" located on the property near the cantina. The history of the property is an essential component of the present and future of Il Molino di Grace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Storie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36441731006617,"sku":"8032542242190","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/IlMolinodiGraceChiantiClassicoRiserva.png?v=1603482272"},{"product_id":"marramiero-dama-2017","title":"Marramiero DaMa Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Montepulciano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abruzzo, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its color is deep ruby red with slight maroon hues, it has a good olfactory persistence with notes of licorice. Rich, harmonious, and full on the palate, it is easy to pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect accompaniment to roasts, red meat stews, cured meats, and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the early 1900s, we planted our first vines at the Sant’Andrea Estate, in Rosciano. They are our company’s true historical and cultural heritage and their rooted cuttings are used to plant new vineyards. The Sant’Andrea Estate is located about 300 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 50 hectares, 30 of which are vineyards. In this area, the vineyards benefit greatly from the nutrients that the soil provides, given the presence of tuff and predominantly clayey soil. At our Estate, 24 hectares are cultivated with Montepulciano grapes, about two hectares with Chardonnay grapes in the Punta di Colle area, and about two hectares with Pinot Noir grapes for our sparkling wine base. We have also planted Maiolica, an ancient black grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Milano Estate, in the municipality of Rosciano, covers an area of about 27 hectares, of which 15 hectares are Montepulciano and six hectares are Pecorino. Near the vineyards, in an area of about one hectare, is an olive grove with the Maurino, Frantoio, Itrana, and Leccio del Corno varieties. The remaining five hectares of the property are woods. The composition, exposure, and position of the soil make it highly suitable for growing vines and olive trees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantiniere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36443152122009,"sku":"839060000015","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/CANTINA-MARRAMIERO-DAMA-MONTEPULCIANO-308x1024.jpg?v=1601324478"},{"product_id":"firriato-chiaramonte-nero-davola-2017","title":"Firriato Chiaramonte Nero D'Avola 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13,9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Nero d’Avola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Sicily, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Intense ruby red with lively purplish hues along the edges. It has an impeccable and fragrant fruit of surprising sharpness that reveals a profusion of scents that alternate in recalling plum and blackberries, black cherries, cloves, black pepper, liquorice, dark chocolate, and humus. It admirably blends all its power with expressive delicacy, revealing a suave depth; it has an assertive character that is well tempered by the silky and delightful tannins; the match between nose and palate is polished and extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e: A lifetime of work to achieve a dream that would become a reference model. The dream of giving rise to an important production experience, with deep ties to the land and its ability to generate life, history and culture. More than thirty years ago he decided to valorize Sicilian wine-making traditions to achieve excellence through the production of high-quality wine, in a period in which it seemed this was a long way from being even remotely conceivable, based on the few others that had embarked on this process. The world of high-quality wine, at least in Sicily, was just beginning and Salvatore Di Gaetano, a young businessman devoted to his land, could already glimpse the enormous potential offered by Sicily as a wine-making region. A miniature continent, capable of encompassing absolutely everything: from the high mountains to the sea, from compact clay soils to those that emerged from the sea, not to mention the lava sands of Etna. Then there are the vines, the sun and the spiralling wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eFirriato is a unit of measurement, a clear concept, the result of a business decision capable of transforming itself into promise and devotion. Recalling a production history that holds such importance for the world of high-quality Sicilian wine in a few brief lines could result in a rash and inadequate summary. Because Firriato is a company that is a living, warm-blooded organism that thrives on nature, identity, and passion. We are in the province of Trapani, one of the most magical parts of the wine region of Sicily, where centuries of vine growing have given this area a natural ability to produce wines with a strong sense of identity. It was the start of the eighties when Salvatore Di Gaetano, a businessman with a passion for his homeland, saw the right elements in this picture-postcard landscape to bear the fruit of his freely declared passion: high-quality wine. Firriato is the crowning achievement of this dream, a company that in three decades has become one of the biggest production companies in Sicily, a reference for Made in Italy excellence acknowledged all over the world. Right from the onset, Salvatore Di Gaetano has gambled on the oenological potential of traditional vines. Nero d’Avola, Perricone, and Nerello Mascalese, but also Zibibbo, Grillo, and Catarratto, with Firriato, have all become wines that have crossed the oceans, reaching far away cities and entering into the heart of enthusiastic wine lovers. Harmonium, Ribeca, and Santagostino are wines that have made the company famous, along with its lead players. Wines of the utmost prestige, bearing witness to a production style capable of giving due value to wines produced in Sicily. Harvest after harvest, Firriato has implemented a modern wine-making plan based on viticulture that enhances and valorizes the varietal features of every vine planted. A production philosophy that in just a few years has become the unmistakable mark of a style that has led to the production of wines with a strong sense of identity. They are recognizable right from the first sip, have been awarded accolades from critics, and are enjoyed by wine lovers all over the world. Over the years, the challenge became even more exciting when the company set itself the goal of presenting new wines that are a perfect reflection of Sicily. The original production area in the countryside of Trapani was increased, investing in Etna and the Aegadian Islands. The new estates, Cavanera on the volcano and Calamoni on Favignana, have enabled Firriato to present itself to the world with a complexity of soil and climate conditions that only Sicily manages to encompass in one large land bathed in sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eFirriato’s strength lies in the consistent choices it has made. Especially those that focus on nature, biodiversity, protecting the landscape, and innovation. A profile that is most emblematic in the management of its vineyards, considering that all of them are certified organic. Only a large, well-run company is capable of managing six agricultural estates so different from each other, dealing with a complex range of tasks that require constant overseeing and attention. This is something that Salvatore Di Gaetano and his family are proud of and know that the company’s entire team share that pride, both in the vineyards and in the winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eToday the strong affection for Sicily has been given new strength thanks to the arrival of Irene, Salvatore and Vinzia’s daughter, and her husband, Federico Lombardo di Monte Iato, who are taking the family dream forward with passion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eIf the wine-producing region of Sicily has gained great acceptance on an international level, it is partly due to Firriato, as it has actively contributed to revealing the value of Sicilian wine to the rest of the world. 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Its bitter notes are more substantial and lasting. Taste the powerful bouquet of fresh orange, berries, vanilla \u0026amp; delicate spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One might mix four ounces of Lillet Rouge with four ounces of club soda and adorn with a slice of orange to make a fizzy aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e In a petit village in the renowned Bordeaux region, you’ll find La Maison Lillet. Pretty great location for crafting your favorite french apéritif if you ask us! And this is indeed what’s been going on since 1872. Our skilled production team of 10 people, provides the craftsmanship behind the refreshing \u0026amp; smooth apéritif that we all cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36459474911385,"sku":"083664866298","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/red_en.jpg?v=1601410709"},{"product_id":"churchills-lbv-porto-2015","title":"Churchill's LBV Porto 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 20% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz, 20% Tinto Cão, 20% Tinta Barroca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cima Corgo sub-region, Douro, Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine has a black cherry color. On the nose, rich blackberry aromas with resinous undertones. The palate is smooth and complex, with juicy flavors of wild berries and black chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Late Bottled Vintage Port is produced from the same Quintas which make Churchill’s declared Vintage Ports, so the result is an LBV with a real Vintage pedigree: the excellent intensity of fruit and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all other Churchill’s Ports, the component wines of this Vintage Port have been treaded by foot in traditional granite lagares (treading tanks). Following the vintage the young LBV Ports are carefully tasted, selected and blended. The blended Port is then matured in large oak vats during 4 years where it softens, shedding its harsh tannins, but without losing its full bodied, rich fruit flavours. Finally ,after 4 years in wood vats it is bottled unfiltered into dark Vintage Port bottles and laid down to finish its maturation in our temperature conditioned cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eLBV is delicious on its own after lunch or dinner; also excellent with chocolate desserts or rich cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert. Save the natural sediment or crust for seasoning meats and adding to sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e The producers, Churchill-Graham LTDA., is the first independent port wine house to be established in more than fifty years. It was the creation of John Graham and his wife Caroline Churchill in 1981. John Graham is a scion of the Graham port family, which has given its name to excellent ports for almost two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill's is the only port wine producer who begins with wines produced only from grapes in Grade A vineyards, as designated by the Port Wine Institute. He then blends them into a range of ports, which, being true to the traditions of port wines, are very distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny is the fifth generation of his family to make port in the Douro, but Churchill’s is a first-generation company.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny was born and raised in Porto as the youngest son of the Graham port family. After his father sold the family business in 1970, Johnny committed himself to learning the craft of port-making on his own. From age 20, he worked in the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, on the rabelo boats bringing barrels of young port downriver, and in the cellars and tasting rooms of Vila Nova da Gaia. Apprenticing under the studied eye of port master John Smithe of Cockburn Smithe’s, Johnny quickly learned the art of winemaking and by his late 20s had developed a reputation as one of the trade’s best tasters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny could have had his pick of winemaking roles at the top vintage houses, but that wasn’t his style.  Port was more than a trade to Johnny: it was his passion and art.  He was not content to be a steward of a heritage style. He wanted to make his own mark on the 200-year-old Douro D.O.C. and bring a new style to port drinkers around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThus, at just 29 years old he set out to do something crazy: found an official port shipper in the ancient entrepot of Vila Nova de Gaia, which no one had done in over 50 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a partnership with his wife and two brothers, Churchill’s was born, producing its first vintage in 1982, more than a full year before officially qualifying as a registered port shipper. The company was named after Johnny’s wife, Caroline Churchill.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the next several decades, the production grew to include a full range of ruby and tawny ports. But one thing has remained the same – a commitment to vintage quality port with a dry fresh style that is uniquely and classically Johnny Graham’s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1999, Churchill’s acquired Quinta da Gricha, Johnny’s fifth and final child. He had long had his eye on the 50 hectare grade-A vineyard, going back to his days with Cockburn-Smithe’s in the 1970s. Owning and operating its own vineyard was a watershed moment for the start-up Churchill’s, providing control over grape supply for the first time and paving the way for entrance into Douro still wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2002, Johnny teamed up with young Portuguese wine maker and fellow wine rogue Ricardo Pinto Nunes, and together they have created the Churchill’s Estates and Quinta da Gricha ranges of still Douro wines. Through these wines, Johnny and Ricardo aim to combine the rigor and discipline of vintage port making with the spirit of experimentation at the heart of the new Douro wine movement.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36478532616345,"sku":"5603541753586","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/churchills-late-bottled-vintage-port-2015.jpg?v=1601486923"},{"product_id":"chateau-laffitte-teston-madiran-vieille-vignes-2016","title":"Château Laffitte-Teston Madiran Vieilles Vignes 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 100% Tannat \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Madiran, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This wine is rich, concentrated and powerful with flavors of small black fruits, chocolate and coffee complemented by rich vanilla and oak notes. The finish is long and complex. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: The Vieilles Vignes cuvee is 100% Tannat and is produced from 80 year old vines that have particularly low yields. The juice stays in contact with the must for 21 days during which period the juice is pumped over the cap twice a day obtaining great extraction. The wine is aged in new and one year old barrels for 13 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis family-owned estate has produced a dense, 100% Tannat that is just approaching its apogee. Fine tannins are accompanied by juicy blackberry fruits and a texture that is concentrated while also maintaining the wine's freshness. Drink from 2022. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Enjoy with full flavored meat dishes and full flavored vegetables, eggplant in particular.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: The appellation Madiran is situated among the northern foothills of the Pyrenées in the heart of Gascony. It is a pastoral area which is sparsely populated and often evokes references of “Old France”. The appellation takes it name from one of the 37 villages that comprise it. The AOC Madiran refers only to red wine production whereas white wine produced in the same area uses the AOC of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh. Due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean the climate is somewhat humid with moderate temperatures that benefit from the prevailing south winds that bring warm dry air in the summer and fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn a family domain where the wine was formerly sold in bulk, Jean-Marc Laffitte began estate bottling in 1975. The vineyards, in the commune of Maumusson, are on chalky clay soil and are planted to 70% Tannat and 15% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The average vine age is 40 years. Harvesting is done manually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Traditions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36580934713497,"sku":"23257","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/vielles-vignes-01.jpg?v=1602087793"},{"product_id":"ridge-geyserville-2018","title":"Ridge Geyserville 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e76% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 6% Petite Sirah, 2% Alicante Bouschet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eRipe cranberry and cassis on the nose. Focused dark bramble fruit on the palate, layered with cocoa and clove. Vibrant acidity balances beautifully with opulent fruit and carries through to a long and elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points Wilfred Wong of Wine.com\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThe Ridge Geyserville is an outstanding wine showing an explosion of ripe berries, aromatic floral notes, earthy chalkiness, and oaky nuances. Give it some time in the cellar before reaping its rewards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Try it with an oven-baked rack of lamb topped with fresh mint leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/b\u003e Ridge's history begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor and prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He planted vineyards and constructed a winery of redwood and native limestone in time to produce the first vintage of Monte Bello in 1892. The historic building now serves as the Ridge production facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Ridge began as a Cabernet winery, by the mid-60s, it had produced several Zinfandels including the Geyserville. In 1972, Lytton Springs joined the line-up and the two came to represent an important part of Ridge production. Known primarily for its red wines, Ridge has also made limited amounts of Chardonnay since 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ridge approach is straightforward: find the most intense and flavorful grapes, guide the natural process, draw all the fruit's richness into the wine. Decisions on when to pick, when to press, when to rack, what varietals and what parcels to include and when to bottle, are based on taste. To retain the nuances that increase complexity, Ridge winemakers handle the grapes and wine as gently as possible. There are no recipes, only attention and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36716862996633,"sku":"744442301003","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/144f98cf1e602b11d2bd5a46445d6eaed6d87f8b.png?v=1775243856"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-pas-de-lescalette-les-petits-pas","title":"Domaine Le Pas De L'Escalette \"Les Petits Pas\" 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Carignan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Languedoc, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eLes Petits Pas offers a bloody, expressive, and velvety juice. A fragrant Languedoc, opening with aromas of red fruits and woody notes. The palate is fresh, with real suppleness and crunch, a nice bite, fine tannins, and a fruity and fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eDestemming at 60%. 20 days vatting. Traditional vinification with little intervention on the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation in 50 hl wooden vats with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eatives of northern France, Julien Zernott and his wife, Delphine Rousseau, wanted less intense winters and brutally hot summers so they headed south to fulfill their life dream of having vineyards and making wine. Before establishing Pas de l’Escalette, Julien went to wine school in Dijon and capped his work experience with five years in the Loire Valley in the Menetou-Salon cellar, Domaine Henry Pellé. Together Julien and Delphine craft some of the most precise and unexpectedly elegant, organic and biodynamically farmed vines in the Languedoc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eDelphine was working in the south and she met Julien when he was working at Henry Pelle. They had little money so they had to go somewhere where they could afford to start something. Through the years of commuting from the Loire Valley to the Languedoc (where Delphine lived), they passed through the Pégairolles Valley, and they knew that was the place. They found eight hectares of vines for sale in 2003, bought them, and five years later they quit their jobs and went all-in on their life project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe philosophy at Escalette is simply to focus on farming their vineyards as naturally as possible using organic and biodynamic methods and do as little as possible in the cellar, save for a severe triage when the grapes arrive and precision with their winemaking. They use a minimal amount of sulfites in their wines (no more than 30mg\/l, or 30 parts per million total in their reds and a touch more for the whites) and allow them to finish both fermentations without the help of enological products. Sulfites are employed only at the time of bottling so the wine has time to define its personality during its aging process without the abrupt redirection sulfites can impose during this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThey eschew the use of new oak and use large older wood barrels and tanks to help sculpt their wines grown on limestone and clay soils; they use a range of wood vessels from 500-liter barrels, 20 hectoliter foudre, and 40 hectoliter vertical wooden tanks. In 2018 also added cement vats to the mix with the intention to further protect the high-toned fruit qualities that their cool-climate yields—a stark contrast to the majority of wines grown in the Languedoc, which are often dense, sun-soaked reds and usually uninspiring whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe focal red grapes at their estate are Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, and a tiny proportion of Mourvedre, a grape that is more commonly grown in the hotter areas of the south of France due to its need for a long growing season. (In fact, the only Mourvedre on their property was mistakenly sold to them as Cinsault for one of their new vineyard, Les Frieys. But they liked the result of its contribution to the final wine and decided to keep it.) The whites are principally Carignan Blanc, Terret Bourret (an acid beast of a white grape and the backbone of their minerally white Clapas wine), and Grenache Blanc. The principal grapes they use have a natural affinity to demonstrate bright fruit qualities when grown in cooler climates and are fantastic transmitters of terroir specificity—all defining features of the Escalette style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eDelphine and Julien maintain more than twenty hectares of vineyards on their thirty-four hectares of land. The age of their vines runs from newly planted to more than eighty years old. All of their new plantings are massale selections and the vines are head-trained (also called goblet). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe Languedoc is a massive swath of vineyard land responsible for the greatest volume of wine production between all of France’s wine departments. With such a massive quantity of land, there is a lot of diversity in soil type, microclimate and of course, wine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe Terrasses du Larzac, where Escalette’s vineyards are located, is an exceptional terroir within the Languedoc; it would be too gross a generalization to lump it into the same category of wines from this extensive region with vineyards often fully exposed to an all-day supply of sun on softly undulating hills and flatlands. It’s on the northern fringes of the region and nearly a complete contrast, save for the amount of daylight it receives and its geographical location. While it has a few fewer sunny days than areas further south and away from the Massif Central, it’s more mountainous, with steeper hills and cliffs with vineyards between 300 and 450 meters in altitude and a much cooler climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36720462266521,"sku":"3760152300027","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/petits-pas-sans-millesime.png?v=1602712379"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-caminade-la-commandery-cahors-2016","title":"Château La Caminade La Commandery Cahors 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cahors, Southwest France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovely dense black cherry and blackcurrant aromas on the nose. This has fresh and ripe fruit flavours with some definite white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003eFirm, still with plenty of tannins in place, this wine has a way to go. Its generous richness is impressive, with black fruits layered with tannins, and licorice flavors over black plums. Drink this full-bodied wine from 2022. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrapes sorted and 100% de-stalked and long maceration (35 to 40 days) under strict temperature control. Extraction by pushing the cap of marc under the surface twice a day until a density of 1050 is reached, then once a day down to about 1015\/1010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturing 12 months in oak barrels of which 50% are new each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy this wine with full flavored braised meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards of Cahors lay an equal distance from the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. They are planted along the banks and hills of the Lot River valley. As a result of its millennia of work carving through a limestone plateau, the Lot River left a narrow band of hills ideally suited to the vine. The soils vary according to their proximity to the river, with the lower terraces having more alluvial deposits and the upper vineyards having more exposed rock. The vineyards date back at least two thousand years and the wines of Cahors have an illustrious history that includes being sought after by the Roman Emperor Domitian, kings, bishops and the Russian Orthodox Church.  The Chateau La Caminade vineyards lie in Parnac, in the heart of the Cahors region. The vineyard covers a variety of soil types including gravelly sand and clay\/limestone. The Ressès family has been making wine here for four generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Commandery comes from the best parcels in the La Caminade vineyard. Typically it is from parcels of old vines growing on the “third terrace”, but the final selection is made after the fermentations have occurred. For this cuvee, the Ressès try to use exclusively Malbec although sometimes a small amount of tannat is blended for complexity. Fermentation temperature is controlled and maceration is extended to five weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Traditions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36827402109081,"sku":"857072001059","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/w989303090_1.jpg?v=1603393155"},{"product_id":"castello-di-monsanto-chianti-classico-riserva-2017","title":"Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 95% Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eRuby red tending towards garnet. Rich, intense, and complex with notes of black cherry and spice. Full-bodied with rich red berry fruit flavors complimenting a backbone of tannin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is 90% Sangiovese and the rest Canaiolo and Colorino, raised only in used barrique and large cask. It pours a pure ruby and has floral and herbal aromas of cherry candy, black raspberry, forest herbs, tomato leaf, and dried roses. It is medium to full-bodied, with good concentration, fine tannins, and a long, clean finish, and it is savory with dried herbs, oregano, dried cherry, salty earth, and an angular structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen in advance and allowed to breathe. Decanting is preferable. An exceptional complement to red meats, roasts, and game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Castello di Monsanto estate was established by Fabrizio Bianchi in the hillsides of Barberino Val d’Elsa in the province of Florence in the north-central reaches of the Chianti Classico denomination. Bianchi worked to clear a vineyard he named “Il Poggio” (“The Hill”), which would be utilized for the production of a single vineyard wine riserva, the first example in Chianti Classico. Always the pioneer, Bianchi began to eliminate the white varieties, Malvasia and Trebbiano, from his Chianti Classico in 1968, preferring to use only the traditional red varieties of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eCellar innovations in the early years included Slovenian casks for aging, instead of old chestnut barrels, as well as the introduction of stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Furthermore, Castello di Monsanto harvested the first 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Nemo,’ from the ‘Il Mulino’ vineyard. Today, the Monsanto estate totals 500 acres, of which slightly more than half are woods, while olive orchards occupy an additional 37 acres. Vineyards, situated between 800 and 1,000 feet above sea level, account for 175 acres. Three-quarters of the plantings are Sangiovese, the basis for Chianti Classico, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the next most widely planted varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eOne of the most impressive components of Castello di Monsanto is the cellar and its underground tunnel, some 820 feet in length that serves as an aging cellar as well for a potential total of 1,500 barriques. This cave system, one of the most dazzling in all of Italy, took six years to build by hand. The gallery, connecting the new cellar with the original, is located underneath the castle and dates back to 1740.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eToday, Fabrizio Bianchi and his daughter, Laura, represent the tradition and elegance that have been associated with the estate throughout its existence. “Il Poggio” was not just an innovation back in 1962; it truly represented a new vision for Chianti Classico. Today, each new vintage is eagerly anticipated as one of the very best bottlings of this wine type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eEach of the wines of Castello di Monsanto, from the award-winning Chianti Classico Riserva, to ‘Nemo’, a Super Tuscan, to the lush and exotic Vin Santo ‘La Chimera’, are true Tuscan treasures. Simply what you would expect from Castello di Monsanto, the grand jewel in the heart of Tuscany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36956368535705,"sku":"083960540946","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/CastellodiMonsantoChiantiClassicoRiserva2017_1024x_b3573ae3-e8b5-485d-affb-954b4cc73596.webp?v=1743758722"},{"product_id":"ken-wright-cellars-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-2018","title":"Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Willamette Valley, Oregon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir offers ripe rainier cherry, red plum and blackberry nestled between notes of rose petal, cedar and turned earth. The wine is vibrant and lively on the palate with a generous finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Over 40 years of winemaking has taught Ken a simple truth: source is everything. Located in rural Carlton, Oregon, Ken Wright Cellars is devoted to producing wine that showcases the inherent quality of world-class vineyard sites. With unequaled clarity and breadth, Pinot noir is the ultimate vehicle for conveying the aroma, flavor and texture of the location in which it is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1986, with family, belongings and 10 barrels in tow, Ken moved to McMinnville and started Panther Creek Cellars. His concept of focusing on vineyard-designate bottling began during those years at Panther Creek and this was cemented as a core philosophy in 1994 when Ken Wright Cellars was founded. Ken Wright Cellars now produces a single vineyard Pinot Noir from 13 different vineyard sites in the Northern Willamette Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir approach to the craft of wine growing is one of stewardship rather than manipulation. We use organic certified practices as a base and expand upon that with advanced nutrition-based farming. By analyzing both their soil profile and vines, maintaining proper crop levels, personally sampling each vineyard, and hand-sorting each cluster, we ensure that the inherent character in the fruit is revealed in the finished wine. Minimal handling of wine is essential to preserve what it is; a gift of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roanoke Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37029199511705,"sku":"641919000486","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/Ken-Wright-Cellars-Willamette-Valley-Pinot-Noir-2017.png?v=1606147948"},{"product_id":"chateau-les-barraillots-margaux-cru-artisan-2018","title":"Château Les Barraillots Margaux Cru Artisan 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Classic claret, with notes of red cherries, tobacco and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Chateau Les Barraillots is the last small and independent wine producer in the village of Margaux and one of only a few “Crus Artisans” in the Margaux appellation. The vineyard was obtained from Palmer and Durfort in 1928 and 1933. It is situated among the highest elevations in the commune and the soil type is permeable gravel. The modest house and winery are a quarter of a mile away, on the outskirts of town, literally on the other side of the tracks. The Martin family used to raise dairy cows there, not only for the income derived from the milk, but also for the manure used in the vineyard. Yannick Martin, who took over from his father in 2014, told me that growing up he spent way too much time repairing fences. Although Yannick still uses exclusively cow manure as fertilizer, today the cattle are gone and he has more time to concentrate on his wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Medoc dialect “barrail” or “barralhe” refers to a bank of land marking the boundary of personal property. Although it is not obvious to my eyes, the small hillocks of Chateau Les Barraillots divide the property from the surrounding plots of cru classes. The average vine age is 40 years and the varietal mix is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc\/Petit Verdot. The planting is very dense with most sections having 10,000 plants per hectare. No chemicals are used in the vineyard and harvesting is done manually. Fermentations are done in stainless steel and the wine is aged in barrels (20% to 25% new) for twelve months with several rackings. This period of natural clarification is completed with the use of egg whites for fining before bottling in the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Traditions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37199963816089,"sku":"37601","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/bara.png?v=1655033357"},{"product_id":"brard-blanchard-pineau-des-charentes-rouge","title":"Brard-Blanchard Pineau des Charentes Rouge","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 17%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Merlot, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Cognac, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eBeautiful ruby ​​color, limpid, very bright. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eComplex nose that combines aromas of red fruits and candied fruits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eOn the palate, this Pineau with the aromas of sour cherries is elegant. \u003c\/span\u003eA subtle blend of fresh grape juice and Cognac is produced during the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eServe chilled with sharp, creamy, and stinky cheeses, dried fruits, and savory or sweet pastries. Would also pair well with rich chocolate cake or dessert crepes. Or be decadent and substitute it in a cocktail that calls for sweet vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eSince 1972 the  Brard-Blanchard family has practiced polyculture, viticulture, and dairy farming on the southern slopes of the Charente. They farm organically and harvest every product manually. Their Pineau des Charentes Rouge is a blend of unfermented Merlot (must) and Cognac aged in barrel for 3 years. Pineau is an aperitif wine or “mistelle” that is not very well known in the US, but in the Charente region of Western France, it plays a rather important role and is made in both white and red varieties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Traditions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37200328327321,"sku":"1829","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/pineau-new-new-rouge.jpg?v=1605722327"},{"product_id":"beaux-freres-estate-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Beaux Frères \"The Beaux Frères Vineyard\" Pinot Noir Estate 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13,9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization\u003c\/strong\u003e: Willamette Valley, Oregon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Beaux Freres Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019 delivers with generosity and sophistication. A deep potpourri of candied cherry, Asian spices and incense lift gracefully from the glass. Silky, with notions of blue and red fruits, fresh fennel, and juicy cranberry, the wine is supported with a depth of composed tannins that deliver a remarkably grand, mouthwatering finish. There is a level of tension at its core, indicating nearly timeless potential for cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003eAromas of crushed strawberries, cherries, dried flowers and sweet spices. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Lively, fresh and vibrant, with a juicy and silky texture on the palate. Spicy character, too, following through to a long, savory finish. Unfiltered. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beaux Frères is one of the earliest and now leading wineries in Oregon, founded by Michael G. Etzel, and brother-in-law (“Beaux Frères” in French) wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr in 1986. Located on an 88-acre farm, Beaux Frères resides on the most prestigious terroirs of Willamette Valley. Since their first vintage in 1991, the Beaux Frères philosophy remains the same; to produce a world-class Pinot Noir from small, well-balanced yields and ripe, healthy fruit representing the vineyard's essence. Beaux Frères has had biodynamic and organic practices since 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, Maisons \u0026amp; Domaines Henriot embarked on a partnership with Michael Etzel acquiring Beaux Frères.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1986, my young family and I began on a journey that, in our wildest optimism, never thought Beaux Frères and our Oregon wine industry would be on the center stage with the fine wine industry. I believe our success is a lesson for anyone with a dream: follow your heart. – Michael G. Etzel, Founder, and CEO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37232213917849,"sku":"859141000390","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/2018-beaux-freres-vineyard-pinot-noir-1595968783592.png?v=1605896647"},{"product_id":"vina-otano-gran-reserva-2014","title":"Viña Otano Rioja Gran Reserva 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 85% Tempranillo 10% Graciano 5% Mazuelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e An aromatic constellation of black cherries, cigar ash, some spiced meats, a nice touch of soil, gentle oak and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is ripe, full-bodied and focused, with a lovely core, good soil signature and a long, suavely tannic and complex finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested into small baskets. The destemmed grapes were fermented and macerated with skins for 30 days with a twice a day pump-overs. Aged for 24 months in French and American oak barrels, racked every 6 months. Aged a further 36 months in bottle before release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis winery is run by third generation winegrowers. The current owner, Oscar Montaña’s,grandfather started working in wine in 1910. Vineyards range in age from 30 to 55+ years old. Fruit comes from a combination of estate grown fruit and fruit grown under contract and winery direction from two distinct areas within Rioja Alta. All fruit is hand harvested. The current winery was built in 1989 incorporating stainless steel tanks and refrigeration. Their cellars have storage for over 50,000 cases of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37365999370393,"sku":"8422938001225","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/VinaOtanoGranReserva14.png?v=1606871676"},{"product_id":"ridge-paso-robles-zinfandel-2018","title":"Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.5\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Paso Robles, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Garnet-red color with aromas of tropical fruits, ripe plum, strawberries, and toasted oak. Saturating cherry and fresh acidity on entry. Medium body, bramble fruit, exotic spices, and underlying dusty gravel notes. The finish shows minerality and is long and gratifying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: RIDGE's history begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor and prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He planted vineyards and constructed a winery of redwood and native limestone in time to produce the first vintage of Monte Bello in 1892. The historic building now serves as the RIDGE production facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, Ridge Vineyards made its first Monte Bello, and two years later its first zinfandel. The RIDGE approach is straightforward: find the most intense and flavorful grapes, guide the natural process, draw all the fruit's richness into the wine. Decisions on when to pick, when to press, when to rack, what varietals and what parcels to include and when to bottle, are based on taste. To retain the nuances that increase complexity, Ridge winemakers handle the grapes and wine as gently as possible. There are no recipes, only attention and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2021, Ridge Vineyards joined International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), a group of like-minded wineries that are dedicated to decarbonizing the global wine industry. 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Domaine Amiot has had this appellation for 4 generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e: This climat is situated in Gevrey Chambertin above the CHAMBERTIN. It also spreads on the Mazoyères-Chambertin. Its vines grow on brown soil with a lot of clay, lava and iron, at altitude 260m. In the Domaine Amiot, the Charmes-Chambertin is divided into 2 parcels. Since 2012 we have been increasing our production by buying some extra harvest in order to reach a best expression of terroir with a reasonable volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture, vinification, barrel aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the vineyard to the winery, each operation is adapted to the vintage to make the best wines possible and to fully express the parcels’ terroir. 50% of new oak barrels are used for the aging process.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: ruby to garnet. \u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: aromas of blackcurrant, cherries and liquorice, violets, vanilla, toasted and spices. This is a wine with great complexity and exceptional elegance.\u003cbr\u003eThe best vintages are ideally aged from 8 to 10 years to fully appreciate the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37459488506009,"sku":"13534814","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/2016-CHARCHAMB_1_156343f1-4edc-4879-ab30-ffb149bfc95c.jpg?v=1607623402"},{"product_id":"alessandro-veglio-barbera-dalba-2019","title":"Mauro Veglio Barbera D'Alba 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14,5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eBarbera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eBarbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eIntense ruby red color with violet reflections. Intense and fruity bouquet with hints of cherry and wild berries. Soft flavor, medium-bodied, with characteristic acidity of the vine and good persistence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Alessandro Veglio grew up in a winemaking family, in the Barolo-centric commune of La Morra, where he still makes his wines. In 2005, he made his first wine using family grapes and a friend’s winery, and he has since become one of the most noticed young winemakers in Piedmont. Alessandro crafts three delicious wines based on Nebbiolo, a Dolcetto, and very small amounts of this Barbera.  Barbera is one of Piedmont’s (if not Italy’s) best food wines: more structured, generally, than Dolcetto, and more forgiving than Nebbiolo.  It’s a wine that can accompany meals both rustic and classy, and Veglio makes one of the best for the money. Barbera has documented roots back to the 17th century but is probably much older.  The Barbera d’Alba region is much smaller than the Asti or Monferrato regions where Barbera can also be grown, and it sometimes gets overshadowed by Nebbiolo, but we recommend NOT overlooking this grape, particularly at this price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37503917490329,"sku":"8032628443817","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/barbera-alba-mauro-veglio.webp?v=1775214404"},{"product_id":"cantine-colosi-nero-davola-2019","title":"Cantine Colosi Nero D'Avola 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Nero D'Avola \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eSicily, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eDark ruby red in color, this wine offers intense fruit notes with heavy cherry aromas. On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied, and youthful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ePerfect with red meats, pasta with tomato sauce, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eColosi's firm has been working in the wine field for three generations. The cellar, located in Messina, is run by the oenologist Piero Colosi who, with the precious contribution of his father Pietro, follows the various stages of wine-making, from vinification to refinement and from bottling to marketing both in Italy and abroad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eSince 1987 they have been producing the ancient wine Malvasia Delle Lipari, wines from Salina, and other Sicilian wines. Grapes are selected at vintage time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roanoke Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37528885100697,"sku":"716898961759","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/nerodavola-doc-150_1_adfe35f2-722b-4442-afa8-3a7d25849b23.jpg?v=1608323164"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-pas-saint-martin-aop-saumur-la-pierre-frite-rouge-2019","title":"Domaine du Pas Saint Martin AOP Saumur \"La Pierre Frite\" Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Anjou, Loire Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eA pure Cabernet Franc in plot selection, organic, unoaked and extremely rare in t\u003c\/span\u003ehis vintage \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003edue to frost, the surviving grapes being of extreme quality. A fruity cuvée to be enjoyed immediately, but which will keep for at least three years in a good cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Cabernet Franc with eggs! The herbal, green, medium\/high acidity in the Cabernet Franc paired up nicely with the earthy flavors of the mushrooms, herbs, onions, and garlic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eDomaine du Pas Saint Martin is set among troglodyte caves formed out of ancient fossilized marine life that covered the Saumur region 10 million years ago. During the Middle Ages, these caves served the Protestants as secret places of worship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eLaurent Charrier and his mother run the Domaine which is a certified organic farm. Laurent’s father was not interested in producing wine and thus in 1994 when Laurent took over the responsibility of the Domaine, he picked up where his grandfather had left off. He immediately set out to acquire certification for organic farming which he received in 1997. The family vineyards are a bit spread out with small holdings in Anjou and Coteaux du Layon in addition to their primary vineyard in Saumur. The average age of the vines is 25 years with a good part being older than 35 years. Vinification is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Traditions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37550223130777,"sku":"121294","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/4e0dd9110add196ebdcadfa7c5a9211c77d04f9a.jpg?v=1775327245"},{"product_id":"conternofantinoginestravignasorginestrabarolo2016","title":"Conterno Fantino Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra Barolo 2016","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Piedmont, Italy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Deep ruby red with garnet hues and a powerful, lingering nose. Rich and austere with great balance between the tannins and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e: Of these new Baroli from Conterno Fantino, the 2016 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra shows the most underlying power, linearity and determination. While the other wines are a little softer and richer, especially on the mid-palate, this wine is all muscle and brawn. With its 15% alcohol content, its abundant bouquet and tight structural presentation, you should count on an extra long drinking window. Wait to pull the cork after the 10-year mark. At this young stage, the bouquet presents layered aromas of red fruit, tar, spice, ferrous earth and candied orange peel. There are hints of mint, eucalyptus and campfire ash. All said and done, this is a 11,700-bottle release of majesty and beauty that will make a proud and important protagonist of any collector's cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: This can be enjoyed with red meat and game dishes. Excellent with rabbit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: This classic Langhe winery, founded in 1982, testifies to the talent and vision of Claudio Conterno and his friend and partner, Guido Fantino, who styles the wines. French oak barriques and new wood marry Piedmont’s own, blockbuster structure, opulent, tightly knit texture, magnificent tannins and rich, layered flavors. Today, the property comprises 57 acres under vine. Soil composition is sand, silt, clay; gradient of slopes 20-35%, and vine age is 15-40 years. Conterno Fantino's initial nucleus is cru Ginestra: a historical one for Barolo, documented as far back as the 1800s. In 1989, Guido and Claudio acquired terrain from the nearby area of Bricco Bastia, within the commune of Monforte d'Alba, where they eventually built a state-of-the-art new winery inaugurated in 1994. This location is scenically set, dominating the most ancient section of Monforte and overlooked by the majestic sweep of the Alps. Conterno Fantino exclusively employs geothermal energy: less CO2, more respect for the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38033224302745,"sku":"ginestra","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/531ebb8c5a31683f4edd62ff66ec286a6ecc9ea7.jpg?v=1765781316"},{"product_id":"lamoledilamolechianticlassico2017","title":"Lamole di Lamole Maggiolo Chianti Classico 2023","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13,5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Firenze, Tuscany, italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThere is something almost sweet and soft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ein its scents of cyclamen, mulberries and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eblueberries, tobacco, cocoa, and cinnamon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eMellow sensations flood the palate: the tannins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eare rounded and satisfying, the acidity well-calibrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e, and the finish expressive and well-focused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eVineyards of between 6 and 40 of age at 420-655 meters above sea level, with southwesterly and westerly exposures. Vinification in stainless steel, with brief maceration; maturation for 6 months in stainless steel, then a year in large casks for the Sangiovese and in used barriques for the French varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eIt has what might be called “a love match” with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003epulses, and in Tuscany, one is spoiled for choice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003echickpea soup, beans, vetches, and lentils, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eunfailingly served with a drizzle of intensely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eflavored extra virgin olive oil and various \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003earomatic herbs. But it also has the vigor to stand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eup to visceral dishes like lampredotto (cow’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Lamole di Lamole Estate was founded shortly after the Second World War. \u003c\/span\u003eThe historic winery, in which one still finds today the aging cellars and the Vinsantaia (Vinsanto cellar), dates from the mid-fourteenth century; it was part of the Castle of Lamole. This structure has now been flanked by a more modern winery nearby and by a facility down in the valley, in the area of Greti. The Estate covers a total of 288 hectares, of which 40 are under vine in the Lamole area. The average age of our vineyards is around 25-30 years, with a “peak” of 74 in the upper part of the Il Prato site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamole, a high-lying hamlet of the municipality of Greve in Chianti, is in the fairly northern section of Chianti Classico; its highest vineyards are more than 650 meters above sea level, at the upper limit for Sangiovese in Tuscany. The soils, which offer very good drainage, are made up of ocher-colored sandstones, known as “Macigno Toscano” (“Tuscan boulder”) to underline their texture and weight; mingled with them are inserts of Alberese and Galestro, and the mixture of soils that results is one of the secrets of the completeness of the local reds, which are perfumed and extremely elegant, vigorous and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-animation-fade=\"\" class=\"tab-content in-viewport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"abbinamenti\" class=\"tab-content__item active fade-in\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Republic National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38040863441049,"sku":"632987200151","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/cb0af588f2dc4f76859424cf61eb01b23e1dc48c.png?v=1772143376"},{"product_id":"rootswinecokleewillamettevalleypinotnoir2019","title":"Roots Wine Co \"Klee\" Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heady aromas of cedar, mushroom, earth and black cherry emerge from the glass. On the palate, the fruit-driven wine shows soft tannins and flavors of dark cherry compote, strawberry leather, stewed plums and rose oil. The finish lingers with bright acid to complete the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e In homage to one of winemaker\/owner Chris Berg’s favorite artists, Klee is named for the famous Baus Haus artist Paul Klee. The artwork on the label is an adaptation of a Klee painting called Solution “ee”. of the Birthday Assignment, 1924.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e In 1999, the Bergs planted seven acres of mostly Pinot Noir on the 20-acre property near Yamhill in the Yamhill-Carlton District of the Willamette Valley. Chuck and Dian built a small house on the vineyard, and Chris lived in Portland with his wife, Hilary, also a Jayhawk. The manufacturing business closed its doors in 2000, and the Bergs found themselves full-time winery folk. In 2001, Chuck and Dian moved to the sunny locale of Wickenburg, Ariz., to be near Dian's parents. Chris and Hilary were then given the opportunity to move to the vineyard from Portland. In 2002, the Bergs picked their first harvest of a whopping three tons, which were made into 72 cases of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Roots produces approximately 5,000 cases annually. Wines include the flagship estate Pinot Noir, as well as eight single vineyard-designate Pinot Noirs, sourced mostly from neighboring vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Other wines include a Grenache, Pinot Gris, Melon de Bourgogne, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and a Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling named after their son, Theo. All these wines are made in small lots and handcrafted using indigenous yeasts. Roots' reserve Pinot Noir label, Racine, honors the town in which Chris was born. (The name means \"root\" in French).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming\/winemaking practices: organic. Indigenous yeasts only. The wines are not fined (except the whites, with bentonite) and are vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salveto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38059725095065,"sku":"798304141436","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/46d2cf2953c8a5a53b6159f8efe2c76279f23fa0.png?v=1775335073"},{"product_id":"goodfellowwillamettevalleypinotnoir2018","title":"Goodfellow Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willamette Valley, Oregon, US\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eZesty red fruits and spices on the nose, plus hints of blood orange and botanical herbs. Tangy and sharply focused, offering nervy red currant, bitter cherry, orange zest and licorice flavors that take a sweet turn on the back half. Closes long and smooth, with the spice and herb notes repeating. This is a distinctly savory, restrained Pinot, which is uncommon for an entry-level offering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whistling Ridge Vineyard sits ridge-top in the western edge of the Ribbon Ridge AVA. The vines catch the daily winds that blow in, slowing ripening, evaporating moisture, and cooling fruit. Shallow soils are eroded from uplifted marine sedimentary rock, 40 to 50 million years old, and dry out quickly in the growing season. No-till farming forces the non-irrigated vines to grow roots deep in search of water. Richard Alvord and Patricia Gustafson planted, and have farmed the vineyard for the past two and a half decades. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roanoke Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39342802895001,"sku":"87792","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/aea72e237a96d6efcf0b73a4a9a70ef4b4ce908b.png?v=1771194136"},{"product_id":"eveshamwoodcuvejpinotnoir2018","title":"Evesham Wood \"Cuvée J\" Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Eola Amity Hills, Oregon USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: One of the greatest characteristics Russ finds in his proprietary yeast that he “isolated” from a bottle of 1986 Jayer Echezeaux is the velvety texture it imparts on the wines. While they use that yeast in every Pinot Noir they make, the texture it imparts is particularly notable in this wine. The 6 barrels selected from Le Puits Sec display a beautiful balance of elegance while also concentration and power. Bright red berries, rhubarb, pomegranate molasses, and plum-frangipane tart finish with great length and haunting flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e148 cases produced\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Founded by Russ Rainey in 1986, Evesham Wood is based on the idea that small is beautiful. To maintain a high level of quality, we rely on two basic principles: obtaining optimally ripe low-yield fruit from the best possible sites in the Willamette Valley, and using minimal intervention in the winemaking process. That approach is alive and well today, and is evident in every bottle we produce.\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eWinemaker and owner, Erin Nuccio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-H1jYJjqf_s tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\" data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-section-pad clearfix\" data-padding='{\"d\":\"0px 0px 18px 0px\",\"m\":\"0px 0px 6px 0px\"}' data-padding-top=\"0px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-small-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-SknKys5MOo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-row \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-BkpKki5Gdo\" data-parallax-speed=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-inner \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-pad\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-SkAY1o5fui  \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvesham Wood was founded by Russ Rainey and Mary Raney in 1986. After a comprehensive search throughout the Willamette Valley, they chose a site for the estate vineyard, “Le Puits Sec” (French for “the dry well” which we have in the vineyard). There they planted eight acres, three of Pinot Noir (Pommard clone), two each of Chardonnay (108 clone) and Pinot Gris (Colmar clones) and one of Gewurztraminer. Since then, four and one half acres have gradually been added (1.5 ac. of 3 Dijon clones of Pinot Noir, 1 ac. of 3 Dijon clones of Chardonnay, and one ac. Pinot Gris, as well as small plantings of the German variety, Rieslaner and the Austrian variety, Gruner Veltliner). In addition, the original two acres of Chardonnay were grafted over to Pinot Noir in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-BJylFyj9fdi\" data-parallax-speed=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-inner \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-pad\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-H1lgt1jczOs  \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was also in 1986 that Evesham Wood first produced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, using grapes purchased primarily from Temperance Hill \u0026amp; Seven Springs vineyards, two fine Eola Hills sites very near (and with similar soil composition) to our own. We continue to purchase fruit from Temperance Hill, as well as from four other quality sites: Mahonia, located in the South Salem Hills, and Illahe, a warm site in the foothills of the coast range. We currently purchase Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for about half of our annual production, with the remainder of wine production from these varieties coming from our estate vineyard. Additionally, our Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer are produced exclusively from estate-grown fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-column-bg-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tatsu-section-background\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roanoke Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39342960967833,"sku":"180225000075","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/227799dfe676ee794332984bd7d03d5d5fd8b52b.jpg?v=1775230648"},{"product_id":"gdvajradolcettodalbadoc2019","title":"G.D. Vajra Dolcetto D'Alba DOC 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13,5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Dolcetto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eDeep violet in color, the nose is of red and wild berries leaning to cherries w some herbal notes.  The gentle tannins are a perfect match for the moderate, but very fresh acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eVajra’s Dolcetto comes from grapes in the Barolo commune as well as from nearby Novello, still in the Barolo DOCG.  Vinified and aged in stainless steel to retain the exuberant fresh fruit, it is aged in bottle for a few months before release in the summer following the harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dolcetto is the flagship grape of Piemonte because the beguiling sweetness of its fruit is perfectly balanced by its ripe tannins, which make for a magical food wine that just comes alive at the table and brings everything else along with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Vajra family has farmed Bricco Delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. At the young age of fifteen, Aldo Vajra embraced the dream to revive his family legacy. Displaying a vision and commitment belying his young age he took over the estate in 1968, turning a new page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eAldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten local grape (1980) and the cultivation of Rhine Riesling in Piemonte (1985).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eToday, the Vajra family continues the vineyard research focusing on the influence of soil and climate change. The winery is trail-blazing the rediscovery of Chiaretto di Nebbiolo and the wines of the 17th century – long before Barolo was created - through two limited-production wines: “N.S. della Neve” (a champagne-method rosé nature) and “Claré JC”, a partial whole-cluster fermentation of pure Nebbiolo.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eHigh elevation vineyards are a unique factor to the Vajra wines, for their ability to express finesse and remarkable complexity overpower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eAttention to details and humility towards nature, uncompromised efforts, and humanity: so are Aldo and Milena, now joined by their energetic children Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro, and by an amazing team of young professionals, in their quest for an authentic expression of their land into the wines. G.D. Vajra is an independent winery, entirely family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39448869208217,"sku":"695798114222","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/953995d654fa2cd88c5c348bdbb70e3de022952c.jpg?v=1772221427"},{"product_id":"antiquumfarmpassiflorapinotnoir2019","title":"Antiquum Farm \"Passiflora\" Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14,3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Willamette, Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ePassiflora captures the most ethereal and eccentric voice of Antiquum Farm in a stunningly elegant profile. From the highest elevations of the site displaying floral and tropical tones, this wine is a Pinot Noir unlike any other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e: Stephen and Niki Hagen founded Antiquum Farm with a passion for creating truly natural wine, working hard on their land, and raising their family with total respect and love for the outdoors and nature. Their children Daisy and Juel are both involved in the vineyard, which truly is a farm; they scout the vineyard on horseback, take care of the poultry flock, the shepherd, help make the wines, and more. Hagen was born in the Willamette Valley’s coastal foothills, raised only a few miles down the road from what is today Antiquum Farm. Stephen is steeped in a great appreciation for all things outdoors and as a child was given free rein to roam the streams, hills, and woods for miles in every direction on foot, bike, or horseback. He grew up to know the country well and developed a deep knowledge and love for his native Oregon hills. It is this intuition that guides his farming, winegrowing, and vinification decisions. He began learning the art of working draft horses after purchasing the land that was to become Antiquum Farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ePerched at 800 feet above sea level, Antiquum Farm is nearly at the edge of what is considered a growable elevation for wine in the Willamette Valley. Despite this elevation, the slope collects heat during the day and is warmer the higher up the slope you go, then it all cools down at night. Stephen refuses to irrigate his vines, making them dig for their needs. The soils are cultivated in the tradition of pre-1940s agriculture. No outside fertilizers, synthetic or otherwise, are used. His methods are even more organic than what the certified organic rules require. The vineyard floor is intensively managed for an abundant life. This means letting the wild in while contributing species enhance vine health, insect habitat, and diversity. Returning livestock to this mix is essential: a flock of Katahdin\/Dorper crosses is the cornerstone of fertility management. The Hagens use intensive rotational grazing to cycle nutrients from diverse cover crops to the vines. Several years of this practice have led to a vineyard that needs no other fertilizer, creating wines that are truly site-specific. We are calling Antiquum organic here above in the icons, but this estate is beyond organic, and even beyond biodynamic the way that Hagen is farming and creating wine. Fermentation is done with indigenous yeasts and the wines are vegan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\"Some folks tell me I am crazy. I grow wine differently. They say my methods are slow, difficult, and simply too much work. I say, life is work. It's a gift to have work you love.\" - Stephen Hagen, Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Storie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39488673972377,"sku":"117029","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/b85779e2ed5daf2131f1ff6e8a45363e0ef63002.jpg?v=1772139753"},{"product_id":"viaotanocrianza2017","title":"Viña Otano CRIANZA 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 90% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Rioja, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eLayers of toasty oak meld with red cherry and cranberry with dusty terroir on the nose. The palate is fresh with terrific weight and acidity that line the core of red fruits, with toasty oak and citrus rind tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: Aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eEnjoy this delightful Crianza Rioja over the next five to seven years. Drink 2020-2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eViña Otano comes from a family winery, whose beginnings go back to 1886 when “Grandfather Don Román Montaña” began to engage in the production and aging of wines, becoming the founder of a series of master craftsmen in wines. The current generation of grandchildren continues this work with great success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe winery is located in Fuenmayor – La Rioja, in the sub-zone of Rioja Alta, a town that is historically known for the high quality and capacity of its wine to age well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39590185795737,"sku":"8422938000617","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/960835f234ed06641150f808ebebde119dd39f02.jpg?v=1765769890"},{"product_id":"bodegassanromanprimatoro2018","title":"Bodegas San Roman Prima Toro 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14,5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Tinto de Toro, Garnacha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Toro, Castilla y León, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eRipe blue fruit, cola, and floral oil scents pick up notes of licorice and allspice as the wine opens up. Fleshy and seamless in the mouth, offering bitter cherry, boysenberry, and violet pastille flavors enlivened by a spicy nuance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Bodegas y Vinedos San Roman is a family-owned winery that was founded by iconic winemaker Mariano Garcia in 1998 as Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos. His vision was to produce world-class wines that balanced freshness and longevity in the bottle against the renowned power of the region's wines. The vineyards are planted mainly with Tinta de Toro, a local clone of Tempranillo that has adapted to the local region. In general, the vines offer smaller berries and bunches than Tempranillo in other regions, and yields wines that offer deep colors, intense aromas, and robust structure. Prima, their entry-level wine, has started to incorporate a higher percentage of Garnacha in the blend and is now aged partially in large wooden vats as opposed to barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39613657350297,"sku":"8437014707533","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/7b2e6566761f62a591c6f88967ba1c7041b0b241.jpg?v=1774624051"},{"product_id":"lindenclaret2016","title":"Linden Claret 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13,5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Virginia, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: A very complex nose that encompasses dark fruit (blackberries, black raspberries, black currants), and balsam (cedar and cocoa), and herbs (thyme and basil).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has brooding dark flavors, but a very restrained and harmonious texture with fresh acidity and dusty, lingering tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grapes were triple sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed. Fermented warm with gentle pump-overs early and then punch downs once the cap formed. Pressing took place after about 18 to 20 days, after dryness. The wine was aged for 12 months in older French oak barrels. Unfined. 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. 3,950 bottles were produced. Drink now through 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a very food versatile wine. Bistro fare works well from Beef Burgundy to Cassoulet to mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: One of Virginia’s premier wineries, Linden Vineyards is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 60 miles west of Washington DC. The entire wine production of 4,000 cases comes exclusively from three distinct vineyard sites. Linden is best known for single-vineyard bottlings of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux variety red blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe land that was to become Linden Vineyards was a long-abandoned apple orchard. Jim Law and his family purchased the 76 acres in 1983 after several years of looking for vineyard land with high elevations and east-facing slopes. After clearing trees, they planted the first eight acres in 1985. The original vines were mostly grafted and propagated in-house from budwood obtained from the few local vineyards in the surrounding area. The first planting consisted of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Vidal, and Seyval. Heirloom apples and blueberries were also planted for a pick-your-own operation that was eventually phased out in the early 2000s. The winery building was finished in time for the harvest of 1987, Linden’s first commercial vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39750376521881,"sku":"661094501196","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/352f44cbc7275c4c0b025020bff543da233f86ad.jpg?v=1775147859"},{"product_id":"cuneriojacrianza2017","title":"Cune Rioja Crianza 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha and Mazuelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Rioja, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Medium intensity of maroon color. On the nose, one can find aromas of wild fruits, licorice together with vanillas, toffees and cocoa from the American oak barrels. Soft entrance in mouth with rounded tanins and a slightly acidic end which leads to a long and fruity aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThis wine is easy to drink, fresh and perfect for pairing with every type of dishes of the Mediterranean diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eCvne, is situated in Rioja in the traditional neighborhood of the station, where the oldest wineries of Rioja Alta established themselves, for the main reason of transporting their goods to the port of Bilbao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eIn 1879, two brothers decided to set up a business in the recently flourishing trade of the wine business. C.V.N.E., Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (The Northern Spanish Wine Company) or la Cuné, as it is commonly known in Haro, was created. This cellar still reflects the origins of the company and is kept in the traditional neighborhood of the Haro station.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Cune winery in Haro, is made up of a group of buildings, mostly from the 19th century and arranged around a courtyard surrounded by pavilions for the purpose of wine production, aging, and bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39927213523097,"sku":"051497037444","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/17a77a615e6ee4d4e17261fdff9367359d856f21.png?v=1765758388"},{"product_id":"tornatorepietrarizzoetnarosso2016","title":"Tornatore Etna Rosso 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/b\u003e Nerello Mascalese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/b\u003e Sicily, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruby red with faint purple, typical of this variety which is not very rich in color. Clear hints of red berries, morello cherry and black cherry on the nose. The taste is characterized by its typical balanced tannins and a surprising fullness, flavor and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e  After the grapes are harvested by hand in small crates they are quickly brought to the winery where they are manually selected on a conveyor belt. Then they are destemmed and not completely crushed, and sent to truncated cone-shaped wooden vats, where they macerate for about 10\/12 days at a temperature of 22\/25 °C. On a daily basis, many times per day, the grapes on maceration are manually punched down with the usage of a pneumatic filling machine. After fermentation, the grapes are left to macerate for a few days more, then wine is separated from grape skins, which are pressed with a traditional vertical press. The wine obtained is aged in wooden barrels of 25 hectoliters for 12 months before being bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/b\u003e It is in the volcanic soils of Mt. Etna where the Tornatore family has set deep, centuries old roots. The Tornatores, one the oldest wine growing families on Mt. Etna, have lived in Sicily since 1680 and trace their Etna grape growing back to 1865. That heritage and the Tornatore’s profound respect and understanding of the land is showcased in wines that capture the essence of Etna, deftly balancing concentrated flavors, complexity, freshness and refinement.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tornatore’s Etna roots have long grounded them in the flavors and patterns of their region, and it was this knowledge that inspired Francesco Tornatore to found his family’s winery in the town of Castiglione di Sicilia in 2010, nearly a century and a half after his great grandfather first planted vineyards on Mt. Etna. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region benefits from Sicily’s ample sunshine, but Mt. Etna’s high elevation also provides greater rainfall, moderating breezes and cooler temperatures. Etna’s unique nature means soils, microclimates and exposures change dramatically from site to site, creating a panorama of characteristics and possibilities in the vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTornatore blends artisan and modern winemaking to craft wines such as the Bianco and Rosso that display the full range of fruit and complex personality of Etna terroir, and single vineyard wines—Pietrarizzo with its high elevation and Trimarchisa with 40-year-old vines—that express the beauty and distinct character of their exceptional sites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39935070503065,"sku":"810992030028","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/TornatoreEtnaRossoc_800x_6e27c971-82a9-4c35-9ea8-7cc18747dd0b.png?v=1765771705"},{"product_id":"gdvajralangherosso2019","title":"G.D. Vajra Langhe Rosso 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13,5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 30% Nebbiolo, 30% Barbera, 30% Dolcetto; the rest of the blend is comprised of bits of Fresia, Albarossa and Pinot Nero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Red color with violet hues, refers to the sweetness of dark fruit with refined elegance. Intense and rich on the nose, it is both concentrated and harmonious: flowers and fruits give way to hay, tobacco, and spices. Bright summer berries on the palate with graphite veins lead to the discovery of a series of sensations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: G.D. Vajra is one of the most legendary producers in Piedmont, Italy. The \"Rosso\" is their entry-level blend meant to be enjoyed young, on a weeknight, with good food, family, and friends. It doesn't need the same kind of aging that their more prestigious Barolo wines do. Never mind the distinction, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Vajra family has farmed Bricco Delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. At the young age of fifteen, Aldo Vajra embraced the dream to revive his family legacy. Displaying a vision and commitment belying his young age he took over the estate in 1968, turning a new page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eAldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten local grape (1980) and the cultivation of Rhine Riesling in Piemonte (1985).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eToday, the Vajra family continues the vineyard research focusing on the influence of soil and climate change. The winery is trail-blazing the rediscovery of Chiaretto di Nebbiolo and the wines of the 17th century – long before Barolo was created - through two limited-production wines: “N.S. della Neve” (a champagne-method rosé nature) and “Claré JC”, a partial whole-cluster fermentation of pure Nebbiolo.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eHigh elevation vineyards are a unique factor to the Vajra wines, for their ability to express finesse and remarkable complexity overpower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003eAttention to details and humility towards nature, uncompromised efforts, and humanity: so are Aldo and Milena, now joined by their energetic children Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro, and by an amazing team of young professionals, in their quest for an authentic expression of their land into the wines. G.D. 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He inherited most of his vines (some of which are 100 years old) from his grandfather and also rents vines from his uncle, the legendary Cornas vigneron Robert Michel.  The biodynamically farmed vines, which are located in various parcels along the southeast facing Cornas slope, total approximately 17 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent’s wines exhibit power, yet possess a determined freshness to them. His famed Geynale parcel is comprised exclusively of old vines planted in 1910. Vincent Paris is without a doubt one of the rising stars of the Rhône Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-president of the appellation of Cornas with Jacques Lemencier, Vincent owns eight hectares of vineyards and produces about 2,500 cases per year, of which 1,600 are Cornas. He inherited most of his vines from his grandfather (some of which are 90 years old) and also rented, then purchased, vines from his uncle, including \"Geynale\" in the Cornas amphitheatre. 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