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Despite a challenging 2023 growing season marked by contrasting weather, vigilant vineyard management ensured the preservation of vital acidity and aromatics.\n\nThis dedication resulted in a wine showcasing remarkable tension and freshness, a true testament to its unique origin and Chidaine's artisanal craft.","brand":"Polaner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46535366934776,"sku":"18030","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1291.jpg?v=1757108238"},{"product_id":"2024-azahar-escolha-vinho-verde","title":"2024 GOTA Azahar, Vinho Verde","description":"Natalia Jessa’s GOTA project focuses on stripping away the commercial artifice of Vinho Verde to highlight regional typicity through low-intervention, site-specific farming.  Sourced from sustainable, dry-farmed plots on granite and schist soils within 15 kilometers of the Atlantic, this blend of Loureiro and Arinto is anchored by its proximity to the ocean's cooling influence.\n\nTechnical execution involves whole-cluster pressing and native yeast fermentation in concrete and stainless steel vats, followed by several months of undisturbed lees aging to develop textural breadth without the use of forced carbonation.  The 2024 growing season was defined by a mild summer and significant thermal amplitude in August, which preserved high-toned acid retention while fostering the phenolic maturity necessary for mid-palate density.\n\nThe resulting wine is characterized by its structural tension and a lean, saline-inflected finish that reflects the specific agricultural rigor of the vintage.","brand":"Regal Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46617226248440,"sku":"18133","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2039.jpg?v=1757108123"},{"product_id":"2024-cantina-del-pino-langhe-nebbiolo-delle","title":"2024 Cantina del Pino, Langhe Nebbiolo","description":"Cantina del Pino continues the late Renato Vacca’s legacy of non-interventionist viticulture, sourcing this Nebbiolo from younger vines within the estate’s holdings on the calcareous Ovello hillside in Barbaresco. The vineyard’s specific composition of limestone marl and sandy veins at altitudes reaching 290 meters provides a structural foundation of high-toned mineral tension and verticality. Technical decisions, including a brief seven-day maceration and maturation exclusively in stainless steel, are calibrated to preserve the variety’s transparency and primary architectural detail without the influence of oak. In the 2024 vintage, a cool spring followed by a late-summer thermal surge resulted in a wine with preserved acidity and a fine-grained tannic profile that ensures mid-palate energy. This approach yields a Nebbiolo defined by its lean drive and structural focus, serving as a direct outcome of the estate’s rigorous agricultural management during a variable growing season.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47951088058616,"sku":"19856","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3199.jpg?v=1770842932"},{"product_id":"2024-weingut-tement-kalk-kreide-sauvignon-blanc-sudsteiermark","title":"2024 Weingut Tement, Kalk \u0026 Kreide Sauvignon Blanc, Sudsteiermark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeingut Tement has been a benchmark producer in Austria's Südsteiermark appellation since 1959. Today, the estate is guided by the third generation of the Tement family and farmed under strict biodynamic practices. Sourced from over fifty distinct parcels, this wine is crafted from 18- to 58-year-old vines deeply rooted in soils of coralline limestone and calcareous clay marl. In the glass, it delivers vibrant aromas of fresh lemon and crisp pear, underpinned by a distinct saline minerality. The palate is medium-bodied, beautifully round, and highly textured. Forget Sancerre or Marlborough—this is unmistakably Südsteiermark, and a stunning expression of Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249559253240,"sku":"20632","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3596.jpg?v=1776357861"},{"product_id":"2020-domaine-cornu-bourgogne-hautes-cotes-de-beaune-rouge","title":"2020 Domaine Cornu, Bourgogne, Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge","description":"Domaine Cornu is a family-run estate located in the village of Magny-lès-Villers, where the family has been working the land for generations. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grown in the limestone and clay soils that define the higher slopes of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. In the glass, it displays red cherry and raspberry fruit with subtle notes of damp earth, supported by a firm, structured texture. The 2020 growing season was marked by early warmth and dry conditions, resulting in concentrated fruit expression and a well-defined tannic backbone. This is a balanced, approachable bottle that is ready to enjoy now but possesses the composure to hold in your cellar for a few more years.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268989071608,"sku":"20698","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3656_5c60334c-8f87-4e2b-92dd-2c418cf454e9.jpg?v=1777574201"},{"product_id":"2020-domaine-la-roque-pays-doc-rouge-cuvee-vieilles-vignes-de-mourvedre","title":"2020 Domaine La Roque, Pays d'Oc Rouge, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes de Mourvedre","description":"Château La Roque is a historic estate located in the heart of the Pic Saint-Loup appellation, where the property has been under vine since the thirteenth century and is currently managed with biodynamic farming practices. These old vines are planted in clay and limestone soils on terraced hillsides, and the blend is made from 70% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah, and 10% Grenache. The wine displays deep, dark color with firm tannins, offering grounded notes of ripe black cherry, wild garrigue, and a hint of spice. The 2020 vintage provided hot, dry summer conditions that allowed for excellent concentration while maintaining the necessary acidity to keep the fruit focused. This is a robust, well-structured red that is built for the cellar but offers significant value for those looking to experience the character of the Languedoc.","brand":"IPO Wines, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49655754391800,"sku":"21292","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_4381.jpg?v=1787172753"}],"url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/recs-rosenstadtmiles-gmail-com.oembed","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}