{"title":"Rhône","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"alain-jaume-cotes-du-rhone-haut-de-brun-2021","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. Sharing the family know-how, they have to put to maximum advantage their knowledge in wine-growing and wine-tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kysela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35584947912857,"sku":"784585002016","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/YDpIsGpnQCyBbYXWokJ87g_pb_x960_7abf7383-13ad-41c1-8511-f863f8946ed9.png?v=1744819050"},{"product_id":"vincentparisselectionsyrahvdpcollinesrhodaniennes2024","title":"Domaine Vincent Paris \"Selection\" Syrah VdP Collines Rhodaniennes 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/b\u003eSyrah (Shiraz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization: \u003c\/b\u003eRhone, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eOn the palate the wine is full-bodied and impressively well-endowed at the core for its appellation, with a bit of firm tannin, fine focus and grip and pretty good complexity on the long and vibrant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes: \u003c\/b\u003eAged nine months in tank; Alluvial soils with a lot of rolling rock (galets roulés), which absorb heat and restore the soils in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain: \u003c\/b\u003eVincent Paris is a native of Cornas. 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. They are located at different places primarily along the southeast facing Cornas slope and a small lot in Saint Joseph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent is convinced that the forests surrounding the appellation must remain wild and uncultivated. He believes in protecting ecosystems to preserve the health balance of all vegetation, not only vines. He is meticulous in the vineyards, and prunes to only four bunches of grapes per vine (the norm is between five and seven), which concentrates the vines' growing power and cuts down on the need for green harvests. In the cellar he ferments at relatively low temperatures and matures his wine in oak barrels for up to 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent's \"little wines\" are a Syrah VdP and Crozes-Hermitage, which he began to produce in the hope of accommodating more clients after years of having no Saint Joseph or Cornas left to sell to new, interested customers. His Saint Joseph red is made from vines planted in the 1990s, and is vinified half in used barrel and half in tank. Next up are his Cornas Granit \"30\" and \"60\", designations that refer to the gradient slope of the vineyards. The Granit 30 is concentrated black fruit in a relatively “consumer friendly” style – perhaps a bit more Syrah-ish than Cornas-ish- whereas the 60 is classic Cornas: dense, with aromas of kidney and iron, and a terrific mineral underpinning. Last in the range is very small amount of Cornas \"La Geynale\", a blend of mostly Genale from the 1910 plantings he purchased from his uncle, along with 20-30% from neighboring Reynard. The addition of the \"y\" in Geynale is a nod to this unique blend. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past decade, Vincent Paris has moved into the upper echelon of growers in one of France's most celebrated red wine appellations. We are confident that we have yet to see his finest work! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potomac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39979035164825,"sku":"137256","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/d3e651c990fb4f5de7fabf92b4d80e26570c4048.jpg?v=1765757793"},{"product_id":"saint-cosme-cote-rotie-2022","title":"Saint Cosme Côte Rôtie 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 100% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e:  Rhone, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn the palate, it reveals a fresh attack followed by an ample, structured, long-lasting finish. The wine unfurls in successive stages and ends with top-quality tannins produced by whole cluster fermentation. It features aromas and flavors of smoked ham, violet, graphite, graphite, and licorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Barruol's 2020 Cote Rotie blends fruit from both ends of the appellation to create an exciting blend of violets and blueberries on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, but richly concentrated and silky, with a lingering, elegant finish. Terrific stuff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e I loved the 2020 Côte Rôtie, which is certainly the standout from the North. Coming from both the southern and northern ends of the appellation, it’s full-bodied, ripe, and textured, yet never loses a sense of Côte Rôtie elegance. Lots of bacon fat, exotic flowers (I wrote liquid violet in my notes), and gamey blue fruits define the nose, and the balance is spot on, it has silky tannins and is just another brilliant wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\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\u003eChateau de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the appellation’s benchmark wines. Wine has been produced on the site of Saint Cosme since Roman times, evident by the ancient Gallo-Roman vats carved into the limestone below the chateau. The property has been in the hands of Louis Barruol’s family since 1570. Henri and Claude Barruol took over in 1957 and gradually moved Saint Cosme away from the bulk wine business. Henri was one of the first in the region to work organically beginning in the 1970s. Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992, making a dramatic shift to quality, adding a négociant arm to the business in 1997, and converting to biodynamics in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41397779005593,"sku":"3483818000009","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/Saint-Cosme-Cote-Rotie.jpg?v=1774977425"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-pere-caboche-chateauneuf-du-pape-2023","title":"Domaine du Pere Caboche Chateauneuf du Pape 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e15.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization: \u003c\/strong\u003eRhone, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The color is a beautiful ruby shine. The nose expresses a character asserted, chocolate and smoked on a background of red and black fruits light peppery spice. The notes of ginger and menthol offer up a beautiful freshness. On the palate, this wine is expressive, focused on freshness and minerality. It has a beautiful length on fruit and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean-Pierre Boisson, former long-serving mayor of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, runs Domaine Père Caboche with his children Emily \u0026amp; Nicolas. Members of the Boisson family have been both winemakers and blacksmiths for generations. The family nickname of Caboche derives from the old Provençal word for ‘horseshoe nails’ and their Vieilles Vignes cuvée is named after Elisabeth Chambellan, a local blacksmith’s daughter who married Jean-Louis Boisson in 1772.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Since 1772, we have had parcels that have remained in the family, without there being any exchange or sale. The vines which are still there now are over 100 years old and produce an outstanding wine. The oldest parcel was planted in 1906. As a tribute and thanks to Elisabeth, we are today vine-growers from father to son and daughter.\" On the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation, the Domaine du Père Caboche vineyard is covered with rolled pebbles on 17 hectares, with the greatest density on the famous soil of La Crau. They contribute to the density and fullness of our wines. On this sea of pebbles, the vineyard still offers different products, thanks to the different layers in the underground. The clay-calcareous soil helps the vines with their water retaining properties, which has become more and more important with climatic changes. Thus the wines appear to be softer in the mouth. Sand is also present in proportions changing from one soil to another, bringing notes of elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120850080001,"sku":"015643235504","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/cabochecdb.png?v=1775329649"},{"product_id":"domaine-bosquet-des-papes-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-tradition-rouge-2023","title":"Domaine Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e75% Grenache Noir, 11% Mourvèdre, 11% Syrah, and 3% Vaccarèse, Counoise, Cinsault\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization: \u003c\/strong\u003eChateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition is a nice red-purple color with shiny highlights. On the nose, this Chateauneuf-du-Pape spreads aromas of little red berries. It has a sweeping silky smooth mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domain: \u003c\/strong\u003eWinemaker’s since 1860, the Boiron family knows a thing or two about their craft. It began with Emmanuel Boiron who married into a well-known winemaking family and continued with his son, Joseph-Victor, in 1890. Joseph-Victor had his work cut out for him thanks to phylloxera that wiped out his father’s vines. Years later, in 1936, Joseph-Victor deposed the name ‘Clos Chantelmerle’; the first official name of the estate. In 1923, his son Joseph ensured the continuation of the estate. Joseph’s son Maurice helped to create the name ‘Domaine Bosquet des Papes’ in 1966 and took the helm ten years later. Fast-forward to today…Maurice’s son Nicolas is making all of the wines today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional winemaking in concrete vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging in large oak barrels and demi-muids: 12 to 18 months\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42190925201665,"sku":"785255009656","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/bosquet.png?v=1638985067"},{"product_id":"yves-cuilleron-syrah-cornas-2023","title":"Yves Cuilleron Syrah Cornas 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: 13,5%\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 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: Cornas, Nothern Rhône, 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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e mouth-watering, expressive wine with aromas of gorgeously ripe black fruit, spice, and garrigue notes. Ample and charming on the palate, with a powerful spicy finish.\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\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe grapes are hand-picked; and then sorted, crushed, and partially destemmed in the cellar. Fermented in open, temperature-controlled vats for about 3 weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Malolactic-fermented in barriques with native yeasts. can be drunk young, but can also be cellared for up to 10 years.\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: Beef, duck; medallions of an ostrich with shallots and al dente herb-flavored vegetables.\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;\"\u003eYves Cuilleron applies just one principle to vinification: \"Keep things as simple as possible.\" He is also deeply attached to local traditions. His grapes are invariably hand-picked and meticulously sorted; for the alcoholic fermentation, natural yeasts only and no other oenological products, just temperature control.\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;\"\u003eFor Yves Cuilleron, \"making a perfect wine,\" a wine like every other, is inconceivable. He wants \"a wine with Cuilleron’s signature!\" A wine that bears the hallmarks of its terroir and vintage but also has its own, original character. This is why Yves Cuilleron prefers parcel-based vinification; why he separates old and younger vines; and why he takes account of the various vineyard districts. Only then does he blend some of his cuvées (or not), if they are sufficiently similar. For Yves Cuilleron, nothing is written in stone. And, most important of all, he does not consider his wines in terms of a \"hierarchy;\" rather, each wine has its very own style. And style means zero compromises: if the cuvée is fruity-led, it is vinified accordingly. If it will benefit from aging, then his approach differs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Williams Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42380057379073,"sku":"3512050000628","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/Cornas_5d1817ed-91dc-4256-b346-d6c15c3b6010.png?v=1767619668"},{"product_id":"domaine-romaneaux-destezet-saint-joseph-rouge-les-cessieux-2020","title":"Hervé Souhaut Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet Saint Joseph Rouge \"Les Cessieux\" 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=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Rhone Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Les Cessieux is a study of Hervé’s use of finesse in what would traditionally have made a powerful and brooding wine. The classic elements of Northern Rhone Syrah, dark red fruits and savory elements of bacon fat are present, but they are subtle in comparison with the floral aromas jumping out of the glass. Les Cessieux is Hervé’s most exuberant–one might say hedonistic–wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#262626\" face=\"Verdana\" style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eA new cuvée from vines that Beatrice’s grandfather owns (along with all the other vines). But around 25 years ago, before he knew Hervé wanted to make wines, he rented that parcel out with a 25-year lease. The vines were planted back then from clonal selection (as opposed to massale (non-clone) for the rest of the vines). These vines weren’t worked organically until Hervé got the vines back in 2013. Herve says the soil in St Joseph is very rocky with very little soft soil that retains chemicals, so he thinks the chemicals have now washed out of the parcel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#262626\" face=\"Verdana\" style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eHervé Souhaut created Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet in 1993. Hervé works 5-hectares of old and ancient vines—between 50 to 100 years old. He is very fortunate to own two vineyards in the Rhône Valley just opposite the storied hills of Hermitage in Saint Joseph. This region is widely recognized as being one of the finest areas for wine production on the planet; thanks in part to its elevation, ancient vineyard sites, and southeastern and southern exposures. The domaine is located further into the hills of the Northern Ardeche in the tiny town of Arlebosc, about a 30-minute drive, winding through the hills from St Joseph. The winery is underneath the 16th century “les romaneaux” fortified farm and sits in the middle of the vines that make up the Souteronne, Syrah, and white cuvées.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#262626\" face=\"Verdana\" style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eHervé works entirely on whole grape bunches and semi-carbonic maceration. His philosophy is to extract a delicate balance of tannins from the grapes, to make a wine with subtlety and finesse. This stands in contrast to many of the storied wines of the Northern Rhone that are made with much more extraction of tannin, where they are designed to be practically undrinkable in their youth, as time is needed for them to soften and open up. Hervé prefers to make a wine that is drinkable right away, but we must say his wines have such a fantastic level of purity and acidity, that the older bottles we have tasted have incredible potential to evolve into what we find to be one of the most spectacular natural wines in existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Williams Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748671492353,"sku":"43232","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/cessieux.png?v=1771002758"},{"product_id":"domaine-romaneaux-destezet-saint-joseph-blanc-l-etrati-2020","title":"Hervé Souhaut Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet Saint Joseph Blanc \"L'Etrati\" 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=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Roussanne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Rhone Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#262626\" face=\"Verdana\" style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#262626\" face=\"Verdana\" style=\"color: #262626; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eElegance and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#262626\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Exclusively Roussanne from young vines located in Saint-Joseph, that has been made with a minimal intervention and with very low doses of sulphites. A limited production delight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eRoast White Meats, Stinky Cheese, White Sauce, Fried Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #262626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHervé Souhaut created Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet in 1993. Hervé works 5-hectares of old and ancient vines—between 50 to 100 years old. He is very fortunate to own two vineyards in the Rhône Valley just opposite the storied hills of Hermitage in Saint Joseph. This region is widely recognized as being one of the finest areas for wine production on the planet; thanks in part to its elevation, ancient vineyard sites, and southeastern and southern exposures. The domaine is located further into the hills of the Northern Ardeche in the tiny town of Arlebosc, about a 30-minute drive, winding through the hills from St Joseph. The winery is underneath the 16th century “les romaneaux” fortified farm and sits in the middle of the vines that make up the Souteronne, Syrah, and white cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHervé works entirely on whole grape bunches and semi-carbonic maceration. His philosophy is to extract a delicate balance of tannins from the grapes, to make a wine with subtlety and finesse. This stands in contrast to many of the storied wines of the Northern Rhone that are made with much more extraction of tannin, where they are designed to be practically undrinkable in their youth, as time is needed for them to soften and open up. Hervé prefers to make a wine that is drinkable right away, but we must say his wines have such a fantastic level of purity and acidity, that the older bottles we have tasted have incredible potential to evolve into what we find to be one of the most spectacular natural wines in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Williams Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748805185793,"sku":"182863","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/etrati.png?v=1765785408"},{"product_id":"yves-cuilleron-collines-rhodaniennes-syrah-2020","title":"Yves Cuilleron Syrah Vignes d'a Cote Collines Rhodaniennes 2024","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% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Rhone, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis pure Syrah features a beautiful deep purple color with an expressive nose of brambly fruits, spice, and violets. The palate practically bursts with fruits des bois and an excellent granitic, mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Syrah from vines planted on a mix of granite and alluvial soils. The grapes are handpicked and then sorted, crushed and partially destemmed in the cellar. Fermented in open top, temperature-controlled vats for about 3 weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Alcoholic fermentation in vats with native yeasts and malolactic fermentation in barrels. The wine is then aged eight months in a mix of stainless and barrel before being bottled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Yves Cuilleron applies just one principle to vinification: \"Keep things as simple as possible.\" He is also deeply attached to local traditions. His grapes are invariably hand picked and meticulously sorted; for the alcoholic fermentation, natural yeasts only and no other oenological products, just temperature control.\u003cbr\u003eFor Yves Cuilleron, \"making a perfect wine,\" a wine like every other, is inconceivable. He wants \"a wine with Cuilleron’s signature!\" A wine that bears the hallmarks of its terroir and vintage but also has its own, original character. Which is why Yves Cuilleron prefers parcel-based vinification; why he separates old and younger vines; and why he takes account of the various vineyard districts. Only then does he blend some of his cuvées (or not), if they are sufficiently similar. For Yves Cuilleron, nothing is written in stone. And, most important of all, he does not consider his wines in terms of a \"hierarchy;\" rather, each wine has its very own style. And style means zero compromise: if the cuvée is fruity-led, it is vinified accordingly. If it will benefit from aging, then his approach differs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Williams Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43166579622145,"sku":"55451","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/lesvignes.png?v=1766084904"},{"product_id":"domaine-aleofane-crozes-hermitage-blanc-2021","title":"Domaine Aleofane Crozes Hermitage Blanc Natacha Chave 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%\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\u003e60% Marsanne and 40% Roussanne.\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 Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhone 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;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e There is a delightful floral edge to the wine with spicy notes on the palate along with jasmine, candied citrus fruit, iris root and cardamon. This is a very limited parcel so grab it whilst you can.\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;\"\u003eAfter passing her Baccalauréat, Natacha decided to study for a master’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003edegree in philosophy. The subject of her Masters was: Animal Metaphors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eFound in Nietzsche. However, for many years Natacha had the desire to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003emake wine. Her parents realized their dream of making wine in the 1970s, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eestablishing a small winery in Crozes-Hermitage. Her brother later took \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eover the Domaine that they created. She didn’t like the limitations that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ewould go along with joining her brother. Natacha wanted her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eindependence, and to make her own wine from beginning to end. She also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ewanted to make wine in the region in which she grew up, the Northern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eRhône. Natacha has a deep love for the grape Syrah, especially from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eNorthern Rhône, where she believes the perfect expression of pure Syrah is found. In 2004 Natacha bought her first parcel of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eSaint-Joseph. She found a nice 1.3 hectare (3.2 acres) hillside plot in the heart of Saint-Joseph, Tournon sur Rhône. In 2007 she \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ewas able to buy a small, old vines, plot in Crozes-Hermitage, to which she has added some new plantings as well.\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 name Aléofane comes from the name of a fictional island in the book “Riallaro, the Archipelago of Exiles”, by John \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eMacMillan Brown (1846-1935). Natacha found that some of the situations that Mr. MacMillan described in his book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ecorresponded, in great detail, to the controversies surrounding wine in our own society. While wine is considered a source of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003econviviality, it is simultaneously subject to very strict laws. In the City of Aléofane fermented beverages, like wine, were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003econsidered both diabolical and healing. There, wine was prescribed by doctors. In some ways MacMillan’s writing was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003evisionary, almost predicting the modern medical view regarding the health benefits of wine. In his book, the people of Aléofane \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eprized, above all, truth. In their own language, Aléofane meant “the gem of truth”. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003edoesn’t seem at all coincidental that for millennia people have been saying “in vino \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003everitas” (in wine there is truth). With her Aléofane Saint-Joseph, Natacha has found \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eher own “gem of truth”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eNatacha is meticulous with her vines. She works very hard to keep her vines healthy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eand limits yields. None of the work she does in the vines can be mechanized due to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003esteep configuration of this vineyard. Natacha, therefore, has to do all of this work by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ehand. Natacha is very interested in using only natural products in the vines that help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ethe vine build up its own natural defenses. Since 2006 she has used a treatment made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eof seeds from a plant, fenugreek (used in Indian and Thai cooking), that causes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eresistance in the vine to an attack of odium. She also uses an experimental treatment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eagainst mildew made from yucca, chitin, and tea tree oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43389855138049,"sku":"21323","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/aleofane-blanc--1_14da9ec2-1f8d-40c1-9099-9adbaf98c56d.png?v=1772191305"},{"product_id":"domaine-la-bouissiere-vacqueras-2020","title":"Domaine La Bouissiere Vacqueras 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; text-align: justify;\"\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 55% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre\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: Vacqueras, Southern Rhone, 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: Aromas of black fruits, lavender, wild herbs; flavors of black raspberries and light smoke. Smooth tannins; baking spices.\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: Hand-harvested. Partially destemmed (80%) and lightly crushed, then fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled cement tanks. Aged in cement tank (35%) and in older, neutral French oak barrels (4 years old) and demi-muids (4-10 years old). Wine is moved via gravity; bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulfur addition.\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 this wine alongside red meat, charcuterie laced with black pepper, or roasted pork with fresh herbs.\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;\"\u003eThierry and Gilles Faravel have serious mountaineer credentials in Gigondas. While other altitude-challenged winemakers stick to vineyards at the foot of the towering Dentelles de Montmirail, these brothers are proud to stake a claim further up these dizzying granite slopes.\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;\"\u003eThis is mountain terroir, with cooler weather, demanding soils, and a mix of limestone and clay. The family's Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre vines are mostly older (between 30 and 50 years) and are very low-yielding. Because of the ideal conditions here, Thierry Faravel explained that they are the last Domaine in Gigondas almost every vintage to start the harvest—the combination of exposure and altitude allows grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. What this means for the wine is more elegance and freshness, which is certainly what you'll discover in every one of the Faravels' unique mountain cuvées.\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;\"\u003eThierry and Gilles grew up in Gigondas and learned much from their winemaking father, Antonin, who Thierry described as a “weekend winemaker.” While he worked at another Domaine, Antonin would tend his family plots only on the weekends when he had free time. For almost two decades the family sold their fruit from these mountain plots until they decided in 1979 to start bottling wines themselves.\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;\"\u003eToday, the Faravels are considered one of the leading artisan winemakers in Gigondas, if not in the whole southern Rhône valley. Since the late 80s, the family has been dedicated to organic farming, using organic fertilizers and as little sulfates as possible in their wines. “You have to respect the wine,” says Thierry, and this shows: the harvest is always by hand, and wines are never pumped but led from tank to barrel via gravity. Vinification is always as natural as possible, each vintage dictating how the brothers handle each varietal through fermentation and aging. Wines are seldom fined or filtered—to quote Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, these wines are \"vibrant\" and utterly alive. Domaine la Bouïssiere wines, with their rich complexity and stunning freshness, definitely deserve serious real-estate in any serious cellar—10, 15 years is the norm for these impressive, long-lived cuvées.\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 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dionysos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563938414849,"sku":"3760120663079","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/vacqueyras--1_ba4a820e-3df7-4a0b-9028-7ba8b229c57f.png?v=1774471617"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-notre-dame-gigondas-2020","title":"Domaine de Notre Dame des Pallieres Gigondas 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Gigondas, Rhône Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Dark-fruited and ripe, it delivers black cherries and plums, cola and spice on the nose, supple tannins on the palate and a lingering, silky finish tinged with anise and mocha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: Matured in a combination of concrete tanks (80%) and foudres (20%), the 2018 Gigondas Les Mourres is a full-bodied blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each Mourvedre and Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: At the bottom of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in the lovely village of Gigondas, Claude Roux shares his passion for wine and terroir with his two children, Isabelle and Julien. Notre Dame des Pallières is a very old family estate whose name comes from middle age and, more specifically, from the miraculous water source located at the edge of our estate. This source had the power to protect from the terrific plague. In the past, people built a chapel where the Virgin appeared. It only remains a wall and a wood statue which can now be found in the Gigondas church. Our grandfather, Lucien Roux, officially gave it his name in 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard covers thirty hectares and produces famous respectful appellations about nature: Gigondas, Rasteau, Sablet, Lirac \u0026amp; Côtes du Rhône. Our wine estate gathers typical grape varieties from the Rhône valley, such as grenache, Mourvedre \u0026amp; syrah, to produce highly traditional vinified quality grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur vines find a strong anchor in a quaternary river alluvial soil under the Trignon valley favorable micro-climate due to exceptional sunshine. Our great-grandfather Jules ROUX planted the oldest vines we have in Gigondas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcerning nature and thanks to our authentic family history, we are proud to welcome you in the cellar of our Notre Dame des Pallieres wine estate to let you discover and taste our passion of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43673692012801,"sku":"818786027704","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/gigondas.png?v=1774552027"},{"product_id":"les-vignerons-de-tavel-lirac-acantalys-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2023","title":"Les Vignerons De Tavel \u0026 Lirac \"Acantalys\" Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14\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 \u003cspan\u003eGrenache with Syrah, Carignan, and Mourvèdre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Rhône Valley, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThis has a beautiful, very deep ruby-purple color and fragrant aromas that feature floral lavender notes as well as blackberry and blueberry fruit and subtle spice. The bold palate shows ripe black and blue fruit, herbes de Provence, and subtle peppery spice. The ripe fruit feels fresh and pure as it stretches out across the palate with a velvety texture. This shows the ripeness and concentration of the terrific vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIt’s a joy to drink on its own and will also be a great pick with hearty stews, juicy rotisserie chicken, or grilled burgers and steaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMade at the excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLes Vignerons de Tavel \u0026amp; Lirac Winery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein Tavel, this shows the concentrated ripe fruit of the vintage and the elegant velvety texture of quality vineyards. This terrific Cooperative Winery in Tavel, next to Lirac and directly across the Rhône from Châteauneuf du Pape, is one of the most important wineries of the region. The vineyards average 30-years-old and grow in clay and limestone soils in and near Lirac at low yields of about 45 hl\/ha. These low yields, about 20% lower than most Côtes du Rhône, give the wine outstanding concentration, deep and pure flavors, and elegant velvety texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dionysos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44129779122433,"sku":"691745149194","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/2022-cotes-du-rhone-wein-acantalys-vignerons-de-tavel-rotwein.png?v=1765782585"},{"product_id":"domaine-pierredon-cotes-du-rhone-village-2021","title":"Domaine de Pierredon Côtes du Rhône Villages Signargues 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14\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 \u003c\/span\u003e50% Grenache, 50% Mourvèdre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Rhone Valley, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eNamed for the Plateau de Signargues which was created in much the same manor as its neighbor Châteauneuf-du-Pape, through centuries of river wash and ancient melting glaciers. The resultant terroir of these river terraces contributes both breadth and concentration to this warm spicy and generous bottle of value-driven Cotes du Rhone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThe name Signargues, pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esee-nargues\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, refers to the plateau: Plateau de Signargues. This plateau was created by the same forces that created the nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape plateau—it’s an ancient glacier and river wash from back when the glaciers were melting and the Rhone River was much bigger than it is now. The composition is clay, sand, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003egalets roulés\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (those large, polished stones). This is a fundamentally different terroir from Gigondas or Cairanne or Beaumes de Venise. In the latter, the soils owe their origins to erosion from mountainous uplifts rather than from glacial deposits. They are limestone-based and tend to be more edgy in flavors and mouth-feel, with a more pronounced sense of minerality. The river terrace terroirs give the wine more power and breadth of flavor--a flavor profile that is far more broad than pointed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Located near the town of Estézargues (\u003ci\u003ees-tay-zargue\u003c\/i\u003e) in the Côtes du Rhône, Pierredon is an old family operation with 70 hectares (173 acres) of vines managed today by Miryam and Christian Granier. The climate is classically Mediterranean: hot and dry, with a strong influence of the Mistral, the famous wind that roars off the Alps and down through the Rhône Valley to the Mediterranean. The domain grows both olives and grapes and tends its orchards and vineyards organically.  In 2012 it started down the regulatory path of certification and was fully certified organic with the 2015 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Graniers are one of ten primary members of the Estézargues co-op (measured by vineyard surface, they are the second most important member). In addition, some 20-odd secondary members sell their grapes to the co-op from less than a couple of hectares. What has set this cooperative apart in France, and made it one of the very best—if not the best—in the country, is its cuvée policy and its natural winemaking ethic. Starting in 1995, the co-op began making specific cuvées entirely from the best grapes of a given primary member and naming the cuvée after the specific domain. Following on the heels of that practice was the institution of a set of rules governing winemaking: no adding of yeast or enzymes, no addition of SO2 except at bottling, and no fining or filtration. This was and is possible because the co-op is relatively small; because its members are serious growers; and because it has a serious president.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"domaines__story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"story\" class=\"inner-width\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Pierredon has only two individual cuvées made at the co-op: a Côtes du Rhône and a Côtes du Rhône Villages named “Signargues.” There is a significant difference in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eappellation controlée\u003c\/i\u003e rules governing the two legal categories. The \u003ci\u003eVillages\u003c\/i\u003e designation comes with stricter controls, mainly that the vines grow in demonstrably better sites than simple Côtes du Rhône (normally higher elevation, with better air and water drainage and less rich soils), and that the yields are required to be lower. We carry the Signargues Villages cuvée, and the photo above is of one of its vineyard parcels on the plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage 59","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44323061137665,"sku":"894510001905","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/pierre_4897b1e6-eef9-4bc9-9a4d-2f0f8af54e7a.png?v=1772928032"},{"product_id":"clos-du-mont-olivet-lirac-2022","title":"Clos du Mont Olivet Lirac 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvdre, 5% Cinsault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Lirac, Rhone Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFresh and direct, with a beam of savory, anise, blackberry compote and lavender notes mixed together. This has a modest structure but good energy throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePair this wine alongside grilled steak, lamb roasted with prunes, olive tapenade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeady, concentrated, sweet and long, the Chateauneuf-du-Pape from the Sabon family is remarkably intricate and refined.\u003cbr\u003eWhile the family are strict traditionalists, they still allow us to make our North Berkeley Barrel Selection from wine raised in used Burgundy barrels we provide. Jean-Claude Sabon performs most of the vineyard work himself, while his son Thierry (who has a Ph.D in physics) manages winemaking duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape bursts forth from the glass with aromatics of crushed vanilla beans, Mexican chocolate, coffee, and a sandalwood warmth that we’ve come to recognize as the Mont Olivet signature. From 80-year-old vines, our barrel selection wine is usually 65% Grenache, with the remainder Syrah and Mourvèdre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"La Cuvee du Papet,\" named for Joseph Sabon, Sr., (papet means “Grandpa”) is a selection of the finest lots in the cellar, and is acknowledged by many to be one of the most age-worthy, fascinating wines produced in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dionysos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44396939936001,"sku":"3760108484627","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/lirac-rouge-clos-du-mont-olivet-4-600x600.png?v=1775341026"},{"product_id":"mas-de-boislauzon-la-chaussynette-vin-de-france-2022","title":"Mas de Boislauzon “La Chaussynette” Vin de France 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;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e 80% Grenache, 20% 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: Cotes du Rhone Villages, Rhone 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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The La Chaussynette is a blend of Grenache and Syrah and has aromas and flavors of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, garrigue, pepper, and subtle minerality. Medium bodied and loaded with fruit and spice, this organically-farmed red offers outstanding quality and value.\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: Perfect for an aperitif or a simple meal, yet substantial enough for grilled steaks.\u003cbr\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; 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;\"\u003eMas de Boislauzon is a family-run estate in the southern Rhone focusing on Chateauneuf du Pape. Both white and red Chateauneuf du Pape are grown in addition to a special Cuvee, Le Quet, made mostly from very old Grenache vines.\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;\"\u003eMonique Chaussy runs the property along with her daughter Christine and son, winemaker, Daniel Chaussy. The family represents the sixth generation of wine growers in the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44610090205441,"sku":"785255009281","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/chaussynette.png?v=1774551457"},{"product_id":"chateau-segries-cotes-du-rhone-2022","title":"Château Ségriès Côtes du Rhône 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 10% Carignan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \"The Côtes du Rhône is based on 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, and the rest Mourvèdre and Carignan. It has a juicy, medium-bodied profile offering classic leather and peppery garrigue notes, ample ripe black cherry fruits, plenty of tannins, and outstanding length. It's going to put a smile on your face any time over the coming 4-6 years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: 8 days skin maceration in temperature-controlled vats. Aged 90% in concrete tanks and 10% in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Enjoy with a large variety of food, from pizza to pasta, hamburgers or even on its own slightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"reviewinproduct\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Owner Henri de Lanzac (cousin of the Delorme family of Domaine de la Mordorée) purchased Chateau de Segries in 1994 from Count Henri de Regis, the founder of the Lirac AOC. Lirac wines have been produced in the Southern Rhone Valley since before Roman times, when they were favorites of the kings and popes of Avignon. In the late 1700’s, production was high, but in 1863 phylloxera hit. The area struggled to recover until the early 1900’s. In the 1930’s, Count Henri de Régis began working to improve the quality of wines, vintage after vintage. In 1945, he obtained the highest distinction, a cru, of the Côtes du Rhône. Lirac is the oldest recorded wine of the Côtes du Rhône region, and was the first to be produced in red, white and rosé. It became an AOC in 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated between (and shared by) Lirac \u0026amp; Tavel is perhaps the best terroir for red wine, the windy plateau Vallongue. The vineyards on this plateau are full of ‘galets roulés’ – these hard, dense silica-rolled pebbles absorb heat during the day \u0026amp; return it to the vines at night. Their presence also allows for deep vine roots, which results in outstanding terroir. Ségriès, along with Domaine de la Mordorée and Domaine Grand Veneur, use grapes from this area.\u003cbr\u003eChâteau de Ségriès owns 58 hectares of vineyard land, all in old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38 hectares – Lirac Rouge, on clay and limestone-based soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 hectares – Lirac Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 hectares - Tavel, on limestone, pebble stone, sand and clay-based soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 hectares - Côtes du Rhône\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 hectares - Clos de l'Hermitage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker Jr called Chateau de Ségriès, “a super value treasure trove in the Southern Rhone” whose “wines continue to go from strength to strength.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kysela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45494206464257,"sku":"784585000678","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/segries_cotes_du_rhone_rouge_568px.jpg?v=1773341498"},{"product_id":"domaine-clape-saint-peray-blanc-2022","title":"Domaine Clape Saint Peray Blanc 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Roussane, Marsanne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Rhone Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Quince and pear. Rich and ripe but not overly so, it's silky on the palate, fairly high in alcohol, enjoyably full and opulent, with a fresh core. Includes a new parcel this year of 70-year-old Marsanne, so is now around 90% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne. The rest is a mix of 60-year-old and seven-year-old vines.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: In the world of wine, there are many good winegrowers. However, there are only a very select few who are truly great, and Auguste Clape will go down in history as one of the greats. A proud and uncompromising pioneer of fine winemaking in the Northern Rhône, his Syrahs from the cru of Cornas have earned their place among the most celebrated wines of France. The Clapes have been vignerons for many generations, but the infamous grower strikes of 1906 and 1907 forced Auguste's grandfather out of the Languedoc and into the Northern Rhône to start anew from practically nothing. The Clapes rebuilt their fortunes, terrace by terrace, along the steep, western slopes of the Rhône River. Without pretense or fanfare, Auguste, the former mayor of Cornas, was a stately picture of grace and magnanimity—a no-nonsense wise man who never rested on his laurels and sought to better himself and his wines each year until his passing in 2018 at the age of 93. 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You'll find flavors of \u003cstrong\u003edark cherry and peppery notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is long, with cherry and peppery aromas and little tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: The grapes are grown on clay terraces and are certified organic. The wine is not fined or filtered and contains only a slight amount of sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMeat in stew, civets, game, charcuterie, hard cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Domaine La Ligière is situated in Beaumes de Venise, in southeastern France, about 15 miles northeast of Avignon and only about 50 straight-line miles from the Mediterranean. The estate is owned by Philippe and Elisabeth Bernard. The land has been in the family since 1896 when it was a mixed-crop farm, raising silkworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property’s unique terroir led Maurice Bernard to plant grape vines in the 1950s with the fruit going to a cooperative. In 2008, Maurice’s grandson, Philippe, and his wife, Elisabeth, started making their own wine. Today, Domaine La Ligière is a biodynamic and certified organic winery with 60 hectares of vines spread between four appellations, including Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise, and Muscat-Beaumes-de-Venis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45989660885249,"sku":"68724","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-12-02-32-PM.png?v=1774628242"},{"product_id":"clos-du-mont-olivet-chateauneuf-du-pape-2022-email-sale-arrives-35","title":"Clos du Mont Olivet Châteauneuf du Pape 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Rhone, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAromas of blackberry, red cherry and baking spices. Smooth, concentrated yet balanced; flavors of tart cherries, red plums and light licorice. Very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efleshy, driven and velvety Châteauneuf-du-Pape, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexhibiting aromas of crushed strawberries, forest berries, warm herbs and baking spices. It's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine tannins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generous fruit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yet it remains in control, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefined texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong, lively, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flavorful finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicious bitter-orange aftertaste. 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Jean-Claude Sabon performs most of the vineyard work himself, while his son Thierry (who has a Ph.D in physics) manages winemaking duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape bursts forth from the glass with aromatics of crushed vanilla beans, Mexican chocolate, coffee, and a sandalwood warmth that we’ve come to recognize as the Mont Olivet signature. From 80-year-old vines, our barrel selection wine is usually 65% Grenache, with the remainder Syrah and Mourvèdre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"La Cuvee du Papet,\" named for Joseph Sabon, Sr., (papet means “Grandpa”) is a selection of the finest lots in the cellar, and is acknowledged by many to be one of the most age-worthy, fascinating wines produced in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dionysos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46089610526977,"sku":"3760108002135","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/624430.png?v=1775315238"},{"product_id":"domaine-la-ligiere-cotes-du-rhone-ad-terraneus-2023-email-sale-arrives-37","title":"Domaine La Ligière Côtes du Rhône \"Les Costebelles\" 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: Grenache and Syrah (Shiraz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: Rhône Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThis wine is known for its \u003cstrong\u003esoft, pure, and elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e character with good concentration. You'll find a touch of \u003cstrong\u003esmoky bacon\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Syrah, complemented by succulent red berries from the Grenache. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers plenty of concentrated, juicy, and chewy fruits. The finish has a herbal flourish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMeat in stew, civets, game, charcuterie, hard cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Domaine La Ligière is situated in Beaumes de Venise, in southeastern France, about 15 miles northeast of Avignon and only about 50 straight-line miles from the Mediterranean. The estate is owned by Philippe and Elisabeth Bernard. 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Today, Domaine La Ligière is a biodynamic and certified organic winery with 60 hectares of vines spread between four appellations, including Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise, and Muscat-Beaumes-de-Venis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46106023788801,"sku":"04271","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/76004635356__046486E3-ADA3-479A-BD5C-2D613DE70F3E-preview_1.png?v=1765765061"},{"product_id":"domaine-saint-damien-vin-de-pays-le-dix-2021","title":"Domaine Saint Damien Vin de Pays 'Le Dix ' 2021","description":"","brand":"Kellogg Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46393629835521,"sku":"791930002683","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/DomaineSaintDamien_VindePays_LeDix_6c90fcf6-632e-4ff9-8636-6666dee57640.png?v=1750196668"},{"product_id":"johann-michel-cornas-2022","title":"Johann Michel Cornas 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eCornas AOC, Northern Rhône, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright and intense with electric berry fruit, black cherry, leather, licorice, and blackberry. 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Expressive red fruits aromas, spicy, peppery, garrigue notes. A beautiful length in the mouth, red fruit-compote flavors with sweet and melted tannins. A great match with casseroles, grilled red meats, charcuterie, game, and cheeses. Aging up to 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Stews, Grilled meats, Game, Various cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: Owner Henri de Lanzac (cousin of the Delorme family of Domaine de la Mordorée) purchased Chateau de Segries in 1994 from Count Henri de Regis, the founder of the Lirac AOC. Lirac wines have been produced in the Southern Rhone Valley since before Roman times when they were favorites of the kings and popes of Avignon. In the late 1700s, production was high, but in 1863 phylloxera hit. The area struggled to recover until the early 1900s. In the 1930s, Count Henri de Régis began working to improve the quality of wines, vintage after vintage. In 1945, he obtained the highest distinction, a cru, of the Côtes du Rhône. Lirac is the oldest recorded wine of the Côtes du Rhône region, and was the first to be produced in red, white and rosé. It became an AOC in 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated between (and shared by) Lirac \u0026amp; Tavel is perhaps the best terroir for red wine, the windy plateau Vallongue. The vineyards on this plateau are full of ‘galets roulés’ – these hard, dense silica-rolled pebbles absorb heat during the day \u0026amp; return it to the vines at night. Their presence also allows for deep vine roots, which results in outstanding terroir. Ségriès, along with Domaine de la Mordorée and Domaine Grand Veneur, use grapes from this area.\u003cbr\u003eChâteau de Ségriès owns 58 hectares of vineyard land, all in old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 hectares – Lirac Rouge, on clay and limestone-based soils\u003cbr\u003e1.5 hectares – Lirac Blanc\u003cbr\u003e11 hectares - Tavel, on limestone, pebble stone, sand and clay-based soils.\u003cbr\u003e4 hectares - Côtes du Rhône\u003cbr\u003e3.5 hectares - Clos de l'Hermitage\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker Jr called Chateau de Ségriès, “a super value treasure trove in the Southern Rhone” whose “wines continue to go from strength to strength.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kysela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46744734695681,"sku":"784585001132","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/ykumci1y5p28uogrdowm.jpg?v=1775335071"},{"product_id":"chateau-des-roques-cotes-du-rhone-cuvee-autour-du-hameau-2023","title":"Chateau des Roques Côtes du Rhône Cuvée “Autour du Hameau” 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.8\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 40% Grenache, 60% Mourvèdre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: Rhone Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Bright purple hue. The bouquet is highly expressive, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and cherry. On the palate, the wine is dense, rich, and opulent, with a slight sweetness that envelops the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannins are silky-smooth, and well-integrated, enhancing the overall harmony of the tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is generous and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: After full destemming, fermentation takes place over 5 weeks. Stainless steel tank. Cellaring potential: 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Pairs beautifully with rabbit, duck, lamb, pork, and mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Story\u003c\/b\u003e: Nestled at the foot of the majestic Dentelles de Montmirail in the southern Rhône Valley lies a hidden gem: the Château des Roques. This family-run estate boasts 38 hectares of exceptional terroir, giving rise to the world-renowned Vacqueyras Cru wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:260\"\u003eTheir vineyards are planted with the emblematic grape varieties of the Côtes du Rhône: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Marsanne, Bourboulenc, and Viognier. Committed to sustainable practices, Château des Roques prioritizes manual harvesting and natural fertilizers to nurture the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:179\"\u003eThe estate’s secret weapon? A unique troglodyte cellar with its own natural spring. These underground caves provide the ideal cool, humid environment for crafting exquisite wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:182\"\u003eChâteau des Roques offers not just exceptional wines, but a philosophy. 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This Syrah grows in ideal terroirs of the southern Rhône and shows the varietal’s typical spicy notes of sandalwood, violets, and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e : Syrah, with its deep flavors and firm tannins, is a natural match for grilled or smoked meat and dishes featuring herbs, roasted mushrooms, and onions. Seared venison or beef with black pepper and thyme or a Moroccan tagine of pigeon or chicken are complimented by the spicy characteristic of Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domaine\u003c\/strong\u003e : Château de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the benchmark wines of the appellation. The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1490. Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992 making a dramatic shift to quality and converting to biodynamics in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate lies in the heart of Gigondas where 15 hectares of vineyard grow in the shade of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain. In addition to the estate-grown wines labeled “Château de Saint Cosme,” Louis Barruol buys grapes from contracted growers, labeling these “négociant” wines simply as “Saint Cosme.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are known for their limestone sand, red clay, and pebbles, which give a freshness and intensity to the Syrah grapes. The wine is partially destemmed, fermented with natural yeasts, and vinified in concrete vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46884667982081,"sku":"3483812150007","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/cosme_fded427b-d6e3-45d6-912c-e8cc51954077.png?v=1775342239"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-2022","title":"Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 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 Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Vaccarèse, Terret, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Picardan and Roussanne\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: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 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\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Elegant, deep ruby red color. The powerful nose offers superb notes of spices, cherries, and cocoa. Elegantly and perfectly balanced, the mouth reveals a beautiful dense structure with fine tannins and complex aromas of red fruit such as blackcurrants and floral notes. The finish is very long and harmonious. A very sophisticated wine, signature of Beaucastel’s 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; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e96 Points Wine Spectator - #7 of Top 100 Wines 2022\u003c\/b\u003e: This is pretty gorgeous, with a remarkably pure display of cassis, cherry puree, and plum reduction flavors laced ever so gently with threads of leather, alder, and dried garrigue. The sleek iron spine is buried deeply on the finish, and there’s a lingering hint of warm stone as the fruit echoes through. Built to last\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\u003eEach varietal is harvested separately and manually. Vinification takes place in oak fermenters for the reductive varieties (Mourvèdre, Syrah) and in traditional enameled concrete tanks for the Oxidative grapes (all the others). Once the malolactic fermentation is finished, the Famille Perrin blends the different varietals. The blend is then aged in oak foudres for a year before being bottled.\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 T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ery it with an herb-crusted leg of lamb, steak au poivre, or prime rib of beef. \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 first evidence of Château de Beaucastel as it exists today is in the sixteenth century. In 1909, Pierre Traminer bought the estate and then transferred it to his son-in-law Pierre Perrin, a scientist who further developed Beaucastel. His son, Jacques, continued his father’s efforts until 1978, and today, the torch is carried by Jacques’ sons, Jean-Pierre and François. They are joined by the fifth generation of Perrins—Marc, Pierre, Thomas, Cécile, Charles, Matthieu, and César. \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 vineyards of Château de Beaucastel are located on historic land where each of the 13 approved grapes varietals of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation are planted. The art of blending these 13 grapes has been passed down from one generation to the next. Beaucastel is, first of all, a family story, the story of Famille Perrin. Their main strength is being able to blend the talents of each family member to run the wine estate under common values: absolute respect for land and terroir; biodynamic culture as a philosophy of life; and the research of truth, balance, and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46902864478465,"sku":"631471002141","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/beaucastel_rouge_2019_1629982861_1024--1--1_b83b70f6-23d0-4850-ac5e-2a3135b29dfb.png?v=1773268906"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-verde-vacqueras-alpha-omega-2023","title":"Domaine de La Verde Vacqueras 'Alpha-Omega' 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/b\u003e50 % Grenache, 50 % Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhone, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Alpha-Omega”  shows a deep ruby color with purple reflections, hinting at its richness. On the nose, it delivers intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and cherry, beautifully layered with violet, pepper, and the herbal notes of garrigue. The palate is full-bodied and structured, offering ripe dark fruit alongside touches of licorice, cocoa, and spice. Grenache lends juiciness and warmth, while Syrah provides tannic backbone, smoky nuances, and finesse. The finish is long, persistent, and elegant, harmoniously balancing fruit, oak, and minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-Omega\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the perfect combination of two grape varieties, two emblematic parcels and two complementary methods of vinification. On one side century old Grenache growing in a sandy soil, matured in concrete tanks to keep maximum original fruit and on the other side old Syrah vines aged more than 80 years whose roots delve into the chalky soil of “La Verde vineyard site. The Syrah wine is aged for 14 months in new oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo emblematic and yet diametrically opposed parcels regarding soil characteristics and styles have been carefully selected to make this wine. On one side 50% of almost century-old Grenache vines growing in sandy subsoil and wines matured in raw concrete vats to preserve character. On the other side, 50% of old Syrah vines growing in a chalky parcel with wine matured for 14 months in the best French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe site known as La Verde – located to the west of Vacqueyras Appellation zone – was already present on the Cassini Map which was the first-ever map of France drawn in the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs early as the 19 th century, the Domaine de la Verde was awarded many medals at national or international competitions. In particular, a gold medal at the 1889 Paris World Fair for which the Eiffel Tower was built but also at Lieges then Brussels World Fair respectively in 1905 and 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was in 1963 that the Camallonga family acquired Domaine de la Verde and for three generations, they have gone to great lengths to grow top-quality grapes vintage after vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines produced -elegant and well-balanced- perfectly bring out the natural terroir characteristics of La Verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe terroir of La Verde\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is a single piece of vineyard at a place known as “ La Verde” to the west of the Vacqueyras Appellation producing a “cru” of the Rhône Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is located in a remote place fringed by woodlands perched on cliffs overlooking the Ouvèze River with the finely chiselled Dentelles de Montmirail and the mythical steep slopes of the Mont Ventoux in the background. The roots of the vines- aged 42 years old on average- delve down into the sandy-clay soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard of La Verde benefits from a distinctive microclimate : low rainfalls and abundant sunshine help the grapes to reach perfect ripeness. The Mistral- the emblematic strong cold wind blowing from the North- has beneficial drying effects after rainy spells. Temperature differences during the vegetative cycle impart aromatic finesse to our wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of La Verde are characterized by their finesse, opulence and originality coming from a wide range of grapes varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, Bourboulenc etc… Each of these varietals brings their own style and personality to the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are grown according to eco-friendly principles. The grapes of each varietal are picked, sorted several times and vinified separately in order to preserve their own individual characteristics. It is only after being matured in oak barrels or tanks for months that the wines are blended together with the aim of striking the perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVacqueyras, A Cru of the Rhone Valley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power of balance ! The original vineyard, nestled at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, can be traced back to the 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems that the name “Vacqueyras” is derived from “Val Queyras” , two words meaning “La Vallée des Pierres” ie the stony valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacqueyras Appellation is the result of hard work and dogged perseverance and it is in 1990 that the zone achieved Cru status. It is the only AOC permitted to produce wines in the three colours: red, white and rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are convivial wines to share with friends and note that Vacqueyras is the official wine of the well-known Festival d’Avignon, the most famous theatre and performing arts festival in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Z Wine Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46932647870721,"sku":"642968870532","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/Wine_4818b0eb-ae8f-40e5-b1cf-4c222ba4bb75.png?v=1773957393"},{"product_id":"alexandre-hote-tavel-2024","title":"Alexandre Hote Tavel 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 65% Grenache, 35% Cinsault\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: Tavel, Rhone Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eA burst of spice and vibrant, juicy fruit lifts from the glass, carrying straight onto the palate with energy and clarity. The wine shows the hallmark richness of a full‑bodied rosé, delivering generous, ripe fruit while staying beautifully balanced. A clean mineral cut tightens the finish, giving the wine both freshness and a refined sense of structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for this wine is grown on \u003cstrong\u003egalets roulés soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, those iconic rounded stones also found in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, which help regulate temperature and concentrate flavor. The vines, planted in the \u003cstrong\u003e1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, bring maturity and depth to the grapes, yielding complexity in the finished wine. Notably, the profile on Wine‑Searcher indicates \u003cstrong\u003eno added sulfites\u003c\/strong\u003e, underscoring a commitment to purity and a more natural expression of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThis wine pairs well with a wide range of dishes, from grilled or roasted poultry to classic Mediterranean fare like herbed chicken or ratatouille. Its structure and spice make it a natural match for spiced couscous, while its richness pairs beautifully with charcuterie and aged cheeses. It also has the depth to complement fuller‑flavored seafood such as salmon, tuna, and other richer fish, making it an impressively versatile table companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Story\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eAfter 20 years of managing the family vineyards and bringing fruit to the local cooperative, Alexandre, at the age of 40, decided to start making some wine on his own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2019, he bought a parcel outside of the family holding and started the adventure of the Domaine Alexandre Hote. Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah on Galets roulés, those big round rocks often found in the nearby Chateauneuf du Pape AOC, on top of clay-limestone subsoil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandre is a dedicated vigneron, spending most of his time in the vineyards, but his approach to winemaking isn't a second thought. 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On the palate, the wine is juicy and energetic, with crunchy red fruit, subtle spice, and a gentle herbal edge that reflects the polycultural environment in which the vines grow. The texture is supple and lightly rustic, carried by soft tannins and a lively, mouthwatering acidity. A faint mineral note lingers on the finish, giving the wine a sense of place and purity typical of the Deplaude family’s low‑intervention style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eNative yeast fermentation. 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When Pierre-Andre and Anne started to farm in the out-of-the-way Côteaux-du-Gier, somewhere between Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand, wine wasn’t a priority; instead, it was grains, fruits, and dairy cows, as well as a tiny production of wines. This kept going until the early 2000s, when a drop in milk prices forced them to rethink a few things, and they decided to take some of their most interesting land and convert it to vineyards.​What didn’t change was the commitment to be farmers first, to work the land honestly and responsibly and have the product reflect that, be it wine or milk. 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The project focuses on vineyard selection (southern slopes, well-drained soils), careful ripeness monitoring and parcel-by-parcel vinification to balance ripeness and freshness. Winemaking uses gentle extraction, native or selected yeasts, and modest aging to emphasize fruit and regional aromatics rather than heavy oak. 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