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A classic for the Manhattan or Negroni, and equally compelling served simply over ice with an orange twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147025535224,"sku":"2229","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"forthave-spirits-amaro-marseille","title":"Forthave Spirits, Amaro, Marseille - Half Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the story goes, this amaro is based off a recipe that was obtained after shaking down some plague-victim-robbing, medieval, Marseillaise thieves. This amaro is locally made and artfully balances out the bitter and the sweet, showcasing notes of eucalyptus, honey, and spice cake. A wonderful drop of medicine dripping with the sweet taste of clemency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Park Street","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147380412664,"sku":"7705","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2717.jpg?v=1763682509"},{"product_id":"comm-g-b-burlotto-barolo-11","title":"2016 Comm. G.B. Burlotto, Barolo - Half Bottle","description":"Fabio Alessandria anchors this Barolo in the traditional practice of communal blending, utilizing gentle cellar techniques like gravity-fed movement and fermentation in open-top oak vats to prioritize aromatic transparency.  The fruit is sourced from a collection of Verduno vineyards—including Breri, Neirane, and Rocche dell’Olmo—where the limestone-rich Sant’Agata fossil marls produce Nebbiolo defined by elegance rather than high-extract power.\n\nFollowing fermentation, the wine undergoes a patient maturation for up to 33 months in large, neutral oak *botti*, a regimen that clarifies the structural lines without masking the site’s mineral detail.  The 2016 vintage, characterized by an exceptionally long growing season and late-autumn harvest, provided the thermal conditions necessary for complete physiological ripeness and high acid retention, resulting in a wine of immense tension and structural longevity.\n\nIn this half-bottle format, the wine’s architecture is defined by fine-grained, persistent tannins and a dense mid-palate that reflects the cool-climate precision of the Verduno sub-region.","brand":"Verity Wine Partners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147523576056,"sku":"9536","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3271.jpg?v=1772132467"},{"product_id":"luis-pato-vinha-pan-bairrada-4","title":"2013 Luis Pato, Vinha Pan, Bairrada - Half Bottle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVinha Pan is a lithe, salty, and grippy Baga wine. It's proof that Portugal has an ace up its sleeve and can craft affordable, effortlessly age-worthy wine that haunts you for weeks. We love pairing these with unsauced BBQ meats, especially brisket. 100% Baga from the Panasqueira vineyard in central Bairrada. Very chalky soils. 100% destemmed followed by open top fermentation and aging in a combination of used French and Portuguese oak for about two years, then aging a further 3 years in bottle before release. So great, and one of the most wonderfully distinctive wines of Portugal!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grossberg Kopman Selxns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148324360440,"sku":"17538","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1715.jpg?v=1757108715"},{"product_id":"via-carota-classic-negroni","title":"Via Carota Classic Negroni - Half Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVia Carota is the celebrated West Village restaurant founded by chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi, known for a style of Italian cooking built on simplicity and quality ingredients. Their bottled Negroni follows the same philosophy, resulting in a balanced mix of citrus peel, herbs, spice, and bitterness. Ready to pour over ice with an orange twist, it is an easy choice whenever the time calls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederick Wildman \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148324425976,"sku":"17539","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1422.jpg?v=1757108714"},{"product_id":"pierre-brigandat-brut-tradition-half-bottle","title":"Pierre Brigandat, Champagne, Tradition Brut - Half Bottle","description":"","brand":"Bonhomie Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46487620157688,"sku":"17962","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1546.jpg?v=1757108301"},{"product_id":"2022-georges-lignier-et-fils-gevrey-chambertin-half-bottle","title":"2022 Georges Lignier et Fils, Gevrey-Chambertin - Half Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Georges Lignier et Fils is a multi-generational family estate based in Morey-Saint-Denis, where they have maintained their traditional approach to winemaking for over four generations. This Gevrey-Chambertin is made from 50-year-old vines rooted in clay and limestone soils, a classic geological composition for this renowned village. In the glass, the wine displays notes of dark red fruit, spice, and earth, held together by a firm, structured, and velvety texture. The 2022 growing season allowed the fruit to reach full physiological ripeness while maintaining the structural nerve and savory power characteristic of the appellation. This half bottle offers a focused, balanced drinking experience that is ready for dinner!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46571109286136,"sku":"18074","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1965.jpg?v=1757108184"},{"product_id":"saint-germain-elderflower-liqueuer","title":"Saint Germain, Elderflower Liqueur","description":"","brand":"Southern Wine and Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46578384732408,"sku":"18090","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1697.jpg?v=1757108171"},{"product_id":"2020-la-croix-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien","title":"2020 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien - Half Bottle","description":"La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is produced by Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, a Second Growth estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation that has been managed by the Borie family since 1941.  The vines are rooted in the estate’s signature gravelly soils, which are rich in quartz and aid in drainage, and the wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a small portion of Petit Verdot.\n\nIn the glass, it shows a dense character with notes of cassis, graphite, and tobacco, supported by a structured, firm texture.  The 2020 vintage provided a warm, dry growing season that yielded concentrated fruit and a classic, balanced profile.\n\nThis half-bottle is an excellent option for those looking to experience the estate's style, offering both immediate accessibility and the foundation to develop further in the cellar.","brand":"Twins Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46667896193272,"sku":"18210","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2386.jpg?v=1757108060"},{"product_id":"2020-niepoort-late-bottled-vintage-port-half-bottle","title":"2020 Niepoort, Late Bottled Vintage Port - Half Bottle","description":"Niepoort is a family-owned Port house that has operated in the Douro Valley since 1842, now managed by the sixth generation of the family.  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The 2020 vintage was hot and dry, resulting in low yields and highly concentrated, intense fruit character.\n\nThis half bottle is approachable now but has the structure to age well in the cellar, offering significant value for those looking to experience the house's traditional, unfiltered approach to the category.","brand":"Polaner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46812471263480,"sku":"18488","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2454.jpg?v=1757434085"},{"product_id":"2020-cantina-del-pino-barbaresco-half-bottle","title":"2020 Cantina del Pino, Barbaresco - Half Bottle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCantina del Pino is an outstanding traditional estate led by the Vacca family who have deep roots in Barbaresco. Renato Vacca was remarkable, passionate, driven, and seemed to bleed Barbaresco wine. 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This half bottle is ready to enjoy tonight—simply chill, pour over ice, and add a twist of orange for a balanced, immediate drinking experience.","brand":"Michael Skurnik Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48666154926328,"sku":"21113","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_4003.jpg?v=1780078712"}],"url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/half-bottles.oembed?page=2","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}