{"title":"Santa Cruz Mountains","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rhys-horseshoe-vineyard-chardonnay-santa-cruz-mountains","title":"2019 Rhys, Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains","description":"","brand":"Michael Skurnik Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147902963960,"sku":"12576","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1740.jpg?v=1757113292"},{"product_id":"ridge-cabernet-sauvignon-santa-cruz-mountains-5","title":"2021 Ridge, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eExcellent, ravishing, plush and opulent, but still finds its fruit kept in balance with earthy mineral notes and refreshing acidity. Ridge makes what we consider to be one of the historic, great Cabernet bottles in American history (Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet), which trades for $200+ and rightfully so! However, this wine, made from younger vines in the exact same Monte Bello Vineyard site, delivers an incredible value we are here for every year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederick Wildman \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148267671800,"sku":"16556","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1395-2.jpg?v=1757109622"},{"product_id":"2023-ridge-santa-cruz-mountains-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2023 Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"Ridge Vineyards presents its 2023 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Petit Verdot, offering a nuanced expression of this esteemed AVA.  Sourced from high-elevation vineyards like Bates Ranch, Fellom Ranch, and Vidovich, this wine embodies the cool maritime climate and diverse soils characteristic of California's first recognized mountain appellation.\n\nThe 2023 vintage, marked by a cool, wet spring and extended, mild summer, led to a delayed yet quality-driven harvest, promising a wine of vibrant acidity and elegant structure.  Ridge's \"pre-industrial\" winemaking philosophy, utilizing native yeasts and minimal intervention, ensures an authentic reflection of its mountain origins.\n\nThis release, a return to an appellation blend, distinctively captures the varied terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains through Ridge's renowned craft.","brand":"Frederick Wildman \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47406002995448,"sku":"18962","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2691_3ad74abf-a406-4bdf-9052-6902cd9e937d.jpg?v=1763497893"},{"product_id":"2018-rhys-horseshoe-vineyard-chardonnay-santa-cruz-mountains","title":"2018 Rhys, Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains","description":"Rhys Vineyards operates in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where they have maintained a focus on strict organic farming and site-specific viticulture since their founding in 2004. This wine is made from vines planted in 2004 that are rooted in shallow, rocky soils of fractured Monterey shale, a geological formation that contributes to the site's low yields and distinctive minerality. The wine exhibits a precise, taut profile with notes of crushed stone, lemon oil, and white orchard fruit, all supported by a firm, linear texture. The 2018 growing season provided a long, temperate finish, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and resulting in a wine with notable energy and vibrant acidity. This is a structured, age-worthy bottle that rewards further time in the cellar, offering a clear expression of its unique, shale-driven origins.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268987891960,"sku":"20673","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3693.jpg?v=1778005971"},{"product_id":"2019-rhys-alesia-chardonnay-santa-cruz-mountains","title":"2019 Rhys, Alesia Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhys Vineyards produces the Alesia line from their estate holdings in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a region where they have focused on biodynamic farming since their founding in 2004. These wines are made from younger vine production on their estate sites, which are specifically chosen for their shallow, rocky soils that provide minerality. This bottling offers a focused profile of lemon peel, green apple, and subtle salinity, presented in a medium-bodied, textured package. The 2019 vintage provided a classic growing season that resulted in excellent concentration and a more open, approachable character compared to other years. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268988580088,"sku":"20688","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3773.jpg?v=1778619285"},{"product_id":"2018-rhys-horseshoe-vineyard-pinot-noir-santa-cruz-mountains","title":"2018 Rhys, Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains","description":"Rhys Vineyards maintains its estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where it employs organic and biodynamic farming practices to manage its diverse portfolio of high-elevation sites. This wine is made from vines planted in 2004 that reach deep into the 11-to-15-million-year-old Monterey formation of sedimentary shale and limestone. The result is a dense, focused wine that offers clear notes of black cherry, licorice, and earthy mineral undertones, supported by a structured, silky texture. The 2018 vintage provided a long, cool growing season that allowed for slow, even ripening, leading to an exceptionally balanced final profile. This bottle is built for the cellar and will continue to develop complexity over the next decade, though it is already showing its characteristic intensity.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268989202680,"sku":"20700","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3736.jpg?v=1778357359"},{"product_id":"2018-rhys-alpine-vineyard-pinot-noir-santa-cruz-mountains-magnum","title":"2018 Rhys, Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains - Magnum","description":"Founded by Kevin Harvey in 2001, Rhys Vineyards maintains its estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains where it utilizes organic and biodynamic farming practices to manage its diverse, high-elevation sites.  This wine is produced from vines planted in the shallow, chalky siltstone of the Purisima Formation within the Alpine Vineyard, a site situated at an elevation of up to 1,490 feet.\n\nIn the glass, it shows clear notes of black cherry, crushed rock, and subtle herbs, defined by a medium-bodied, elegant texture and firm, persistent tannins.  The 2018 growing season featured mild conditions that allowed for slow, even ripening, resulting in a balanced profile with notable structural density.\n\nThis magnum is built for the cellar and will continue to develop further nuance over the next decade.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268992250104,"sku":"20755","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3707.jpg?v=1778008413"},{"product_id":"2017-rhys-horseshoe-vineyard-pinot-noir-santa-cruz-mountains-magnum","title":"2017 Rhys, Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains - Magnum","description":"Rhys Vineyards, founded by Kevin Harvey in 2004, has established a dedicated estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains centered on the pursuit of site-specific, terroir-driven wines. Made from grapes grown in the high-elevation Horseshoe Vineyard, this wine is rooted in shallow, rocky soils consisting of 11- to 15-million-year-old Monterey shale and limestone. In the glass, it displays a savory profile with notes of black cherry, menthol, crushed rocks, and dried herbs, supported by a structured and grippy texture. The 2017 growing season presented unique challenges, yet the vineyard produced a focused, resonant wine that handled the vintage’s conditions with notable clarity. This magnum is built for the cellar and offers a significant opportunity to experience a wine that is currently evolving toward deeper complexity.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268992282872,"sku":"20756","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3708.jpg?v=1778008465"},{"product_id":"2018-rhys-horseshoe-vineyard-pinot-noir-santa-cruz-mountains-magnum","title":"2018 Rhys, Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains - Magnum","description":"Rhys Vineyards maintains its estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where it has utilized organic and biodynamic farming practices since its founding in 2004 to manage its high-elevation sites.  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