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This wine is ready to enjoy tonight, offering a balanced and honest expression that rewards those looking for a distinctively savory red.","brand":"Richard DiBlasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48369943216376,"sku":"20974","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3918.jpg?v=1779210132"},{"product_id":"2020-mark-angeli-ferme-sansonniere-rose-jour-vdf","title":"2020 Ferme de la Sansonniere (Mark Angeli), Rose du Jour VdF","description":"Mark Angeli established Ferme de la Sansonnière in the Loire Valley in 1990, operating his estate as a self-sufficient farm that has utilized biodynamic practices since its inception. This wine is made from Grolleau Gris grown in schist-heavy soils, reflecting a commitment to minimal-intervention farming that bypasses the local appellation system in favor of the Vin de France designation. In the glass, it presents an orangey-pink hue with notes of red berries, caramelized stone fruit, and a subtle spice profile, balanced by a round texture and gentle sweetness. The 2020 vintage provided warm, stable conditions that resulted in expressive, aromatic intensity while maintaining the freshness characteristic of the region. This is a singular wine that remains ready to enjoy now, offering an approachable yet complex experience for those who appreciate natural winemaking.","brand":"Richard DiBlasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48369943249144,"sku":"20975","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3919.jpg?v=1779210162"},{"product_id":"2021-mark-angeli-ferme-sansonniere-rose-jour-vdf","title":"2021 Ferme de la Sansonniere (Mark Angeli), Rose du Jour VdF","description":"Ferme de la Sansonnière is a historic estate located in the Anjou region of the Loire Valley, where Mark Angeli has practiced biodynamic farming since he took over the property in 1990. This wine is made from Grolleau Gris, sourced from vineyards characterized by schist and clay soils that contribute to the estate's distinct house style. In the glass, it reveals a pale, orangey-pink hue with notes of fresh strawberry, raspberry, and a subtle mineral tension that carries through a persistent finish. The 2021 vintage provided a cool, balanced growing season, resulting in a wine that maintains high-toned fruit aromatics alongside a vibrant, refreshing structure. It is ready to enjoy tonight, offering a compelling look at the precision and clarity possible when working with this rare Loire variety.","brand":"Richard DiBlasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48369943281912,"sku":"20976","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3872.jpg?v=1779123214"},{"product_id":"2025-thibaud-boudignon-val-de-loire-rose-rose-de-loire","title":"2025 Thibaud Boudignon, Rose de Loire","description":"Thibaud Boudignon established his estate in the Loire Valley in 2009, where he utilizes organic and biodynamic farming practices to manage parcels across Anjou and Savennières. This wine is made from 25 to 40-year-old vines rooted in shallow soils of schist, rhyolite, and sand, and it is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Grolleau. In the glass, it shows bright red fruit, flower petals, and a distinctive saline mineral edge with a crisp, taut texture. The 2025 vintage provided a warm, dry growing season with cool nights, which preserved the necessary acidity and aromatic clarity in the fruit. This is a balanced, focused wine that is ready to enjoy tonight, offering a refreshing look at the region’s capability for clean, expressive production.","brand":"Michael Skurnik Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48380782149880,"sku":"20990","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3892.jpg?v=1779129869"}],"url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/grolleau.oembed","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}