{"title":"Restocked From the Vault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack by popular demand, but only in very limited quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The SommSelect Wine Team has been digging through the cellar and restocking some of our favorite bottles from past offers. From rare finds and benchmark producers to wines we simply couldn't resist bringing back, these are bottles worth another look. Quantities are extremely limited, and once they disappear back into the wild, they may not return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2304-lgmvterecu-750","title":"MV Champagne Lacourte Godbillon, Premier Cru “Terroirs d’Ecueil”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lacourte family has been farming the unique terroir around the village of Ecueil for generations, but like many of their neighbors, sold mostly to the local co-op until Geraldine Lacourte’s parents started bottling some wine under their own label in 1968. When Geraldine and her husband Richard decided to come aboard in 2006, they set about learning as much as they could about farming and winemaking. They had the good fortune to connect with Eric Rodez (former chef du cave at Krug), and, with his help, they zeroed in on the art of blending micro-parcels to achieve the utmost balance, textural complexity, and pure drink-it-up deliciousness. They converted all their vineyards to organic farming and began using the marketing and business savvy from their previous careers to get their wines in front of the right people. Fast-forward 16 years and all that work is really paying off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Terroirs d’Ecueil” is exactly that: a Champagne that showcases the terroir of Ecueil, their Premier Cru home village on the famed Montagne de Reims. The soils here have a healthy dose of sand mixed in with the clay and limestone, something that is not common in the Montagne de Reims. This adds extra elegance and a textural lift to the richness of Pinot Noir (85% of the blend) which reigns supreme in this region. Some aging of the base wines in neutral oak barrels, a healthy 35% of reserve wines, and a small amount of Chardonnay in the blend all contribute to a sense of precision and pedigree that you would expect to cost twice as much. After 30 months of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esur lie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maturation, the wine was disgorged and topped off with a modest five-gram \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine displays a brilliant straw-yellow core with light gold and green reflections on the rim. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich and creamy aromas of red and yellow apple, quince, lemon blossom, white mushroom, honeysuckle, hazelnut, and delicate purple flowers are woven around a strong core of mineral notes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA “ground floor” opportunity to get in on something big—or perhaps, just stock up on delicious grower Champagne at an exceedingly reasonable price! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b7409bd1-7fff-a026-447c-1a855af7bf79\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Serve It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill to 50 degrees and enjoy in all purpose stems\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent on its own, the Terroirs d’Ecueil has lots of structure and a palpable Pinot Noir character, making it a great candidate for pairing a wide range of dishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with smoked salmon, prosciutto and melon, soft creamy cheeses like camembert or brie and\/or most excellent with roasted chicken and pommes frites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Geraldine_Lacourte_85ff0ed0-fd43-4636-9c18-416c2f6d7295.jpg?v=1774894183\" alt=\"Godbillon Champagne\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40780149162038,"sku":"SOMM2304-LGMVTERECU-750","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/products\/eb395c83503d94903cf231da60034312.jpg?v=1686589089"},{"product_id":"2021-loimer-gr-ner-veltliner-ried-k-ferberg-lagnenlois-1-twsomm2505-lmr21grunkfr-750","title":"2021 Loimer, Grüner Veltliner, \"Ried Käferberg\" Lagnenlois 1ÖTW","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1998, Fred Loimer made a statement by constructing a striking black cube atop a 19th-century cellar—an architectural manifestation of his forward-thinking approach to winemaking. After studying at Austria's prestigious Klosterneuburg and gaining experience in Germany's Nahe and California's Napa Valley, Fred returned to his family's estate determined to revolutionize Austrian wine. Not even the label design was spared re-thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike his peers, Fred avoids residual sugar, focusing instead on full grape maturity and terroir expression. His conversion to biodynamics in 2006 wasn't just for show—it was fundamental. As founder and co-president of the Respekt certification, he helped formalize standards for biodynamic viticulture throughout Austria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Käferberg vineyard is a warm, wind-protected site that sits between 310-345 meters above sea level with a complex geology spanning ancient crystalline rocks and younger clay marl deposited by the Paratethys sea 16 million years ago. It’s a First Growth of the Kamptal, hence the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1ÖTW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Österreichische Traditionsweingüter) on the label. Unsurprisingly, it’s a Grüner of extraordinary depth and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalstaff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the German-speaking world: \"Taut, elegant, nuances of juicy white stone fruit, silky texture, mineral with good persistence.” This wine is dry and totally refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractically nonexistent in the U.S. Back vintages, if you can find them, are $70 and up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfiltered, spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts, aged 11 months in oak barrels and 8 months in stainless steel—a masterclass in minimal intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly warmer than most whites: 54-57°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2037—this is a seriously ageworthy white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with baked, salt-crusted whole branzino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43698404294710,"sku":"SOMM2505-LMR21GRUNKFR-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021Loimer_GrunerVeltliner_RiedKaferbergLagnenlois_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1745950347"},{"product_id":"2018-campinovi-dievole-brunello-di-montalcinosomm2505-cde18bdm-750","title":"2018 Campinovi, Brunello di Montalcino","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoggio Landi estate, the producer of Campinovi, is 75 hectares of vineyards strategically positioned across Montalcino's most prestigious growing areas, including the hill of Montosoli. This diversity—spanning from historic northern vineyards to warmer southern plots in Castelnuovo dell’Abate—provides winemaker Giovanni Alberio and consultant Alberto Antonini with an exceptional palette of terroirs to craft their final blend with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired by Alejandro Bulgheroni in 2012, the estate underwent immediate conversion to organic farming methods, achieving certification by 2017. Following the ABFV philosophy of minimal intervention, fermentation occurs spontaneously using only indigenous yeasts—essential for preserving the vineyard’s unique fingerprints. The result is a totally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eirresistible Brunello di Montalcino that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rated as highly as wines that cost more than three times as much!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alberto Antonini once told us, “I want to make wines that are like a scrumptious bowl of pasta you can’t help but keep eating.” The UC Davis-educated Antonini is one of Italy's single most respected winemakers, balancing tradition and precision, and his Matura Group consults for quality producers on every continent where wine is grown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVALUE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is identical to 2018 Poggio Landi, a 94-point organic Brunello that sells for over $60 and carries the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esame score as 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanalicchio di Sopra ($75-140+), 2018 Le Ragnaie ($80), and 2018 Il Poggione ($56).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraved about the wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, saying it “does a great job at putting bright fruit in the spotlight…Red cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant sit at the core of this wine. Those tones are neatly framed by light spice, pressed rose and candied orange peel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine stands out in a crowd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thanks to its lively primary intensity and its transparent Sangiovese characteristics.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging potential: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile delicious now with a good decant, this structured Brunello will continue developing beautifully through 2035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 58-62°F in Bordeaux or Sangiovese stems after a 45-minute decant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now (with proper aeration) through 2035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with the Tuscan classics: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebistecca alla fiorentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wild boar ragù, or aged pecorino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43739161755702,"sku":"SOMM2505-CDE18BDM-750","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018CampinoviDievole_BrunellodiMontalcino_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1747410358"},{"product_id":"2020-collina-san-ponzio-fossati-barolosomm2506-csp20brl-750","title":"2020 Collina San Ponzio, \"Fossati\" Barolo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis offer is a SommSelect, U.S. Exclusive\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ea\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003end perhaps the only 'Fossatti' Cru for under $50 on the internet.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis wine is an absolute steal!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balocco family established Collina San Ponzio in 1878, and their commitment to quality has never wavered across five generations. Pietro Balocco founded the modern winery, later passed to his son Antonino, who earned gold medals for the estate's achievements 100 years later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the family farms their vineyards with the same philosophy that guided their ancestors: tradition balanced with innovation. They’re serious about green harvesting and canopy management, the key to quality for the late-ripening Nebbiolo. Their Fossati vineyard—planted with vines averaging 60 years old—sits in prime territory straddling Barolo and La Morra townships, where producers like Voerzio charge $300 and up for wine from neighboring sites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s why our Master Sommelier put down his glass and said, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This wine is a STEAL.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis part of the Langhe just doesn’t go for this price any more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegal Real Estate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Just 10 cases, a SommSelect nationwide exclusive from a respected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that borders Liste and Cerequio—vineyards where comparable bottles cost a MINIMUM of twice as much.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotally beguiling Barolo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful, pungent aromas we crave: Tasting(dot)com's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Point review describes “Aromas and flavors of candied rose, red cherry, leather, and Italian herb garden with a satiny, lively, dry medium body and a warming, intricate, very long finish that shows notes of rose petal, anise, and a little tar, red cherry and leather, and fennel and green herbs with firm, woody tannins and light oak flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely charming and cellar worthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock-solid VALUE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 96 points and an $85 established retail price, offered at a bargain- \u003cstrong\u003ethrough our direct import exclusive.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve eliminated the middleman so you can cellar single-vineyard Barolo for well under market value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant 1 hour before serving at 58–62°F. This wine transforms dramatically with air, revealing new layers of complexity throughout the evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with fresh porcini and fontina lasagna, or rack of lamb marinated in nebbiolo, garlic, and rosemary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Collina_San_Ponzio_estate_1.jpg?v=1786257315\" alt='Collina San Ponzio, \"Fossati\" Barolo' style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43783845085238,"sku":"SOMM2506-CSP20BRL-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020CollinaSanPonzio_FossatiBarolo_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1749496727"},{"product_id":"2020-buscemi-tartaraci-terra-sicilia","title":"2020 Buscemi, \"Tartaraci\" Terre Siciliane IGT","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirella Buscemi never planned to make wine. She was a chemist in Syracuse with a good career and zero interest in farming. Then she married Alberto Graci, one of Etna's star winemakers, and received the Tartaraci vineyard as a wedding gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very special vineyard. This specific plot once belonged to the hero of Trafalgar. When the Bourbon Kings ruled Sicily in the 1700s, they planted Grenache here alongside the native Nerello Mascalese. After Nelson got the land, the vines kept growing. Through wars, eruptions, and economic collapses, they survived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Buscemi is one of the few producers on Etna maintaining this historical blend. Nearly everyone else omits the Grenache to keep their Etna DOC designation. Mirella doesn't care about appellations. She cares about those century-old bush vines clinging to life in pure volcanic sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard sits on Etna's northwest face, looking north toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. In winter, it's snowbound. In summer, it bakes under the Mediterranean sun. The vines dig deep into that black volcanic soil, pulling up minerals that taste like crushed stones and iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-Contrada History in a Bottle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once the property of Lord Nelson,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTartaraci vineyard has survived everything Etna could throw at it over the centuries. It’s a single-vineyard wine but priced like a blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grenache factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: While pure Nerello can be austere and tannic, that 30% Grenache adds flesh and voluptuous red fruit. Think raspberries meeting volcanic minerals, with enough grip to age, but enough charm to drink tonight. It’s 18th and 19th century folk knowledge that somehow has not made it into the Etna Rosso DOC rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe altitude delivers natural freshness: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 3,215 feet, even in Sicily's heat, the grapes keep firm acidity. Thanks to north-facing orientation, the wine stays light on its feet despite the concentration from those ancient vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe this at 60°F in large Burgundy glasses. Both Nerello Mascalese and Grenache have a kind of kinship with Pinot Noir, and this wine needs room to breathe and show its complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2030. The volcanic minerality will shine with more time in the bottle. Perfect with grilled lamb, aged pecorino, or swordfish Sicilian-style with capers and tomatoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873037090870,"sku":"SOMM2507-BTI20TSC-750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020BuscemiTartaraciTerraSicilia_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1751921487"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-volnay-aocsomm2508-clfn22vlny-750","title":"2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay AOC","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDomaine des Comtes Lafon is a legendary benchmark of the Côte de Beaune, world-renowned for its iconic white Meursaults but equally masterly in its interpretation of the red terroirs of Volnay. Guided for decades by the Lafon family, the estate was a pioneer of biodynamic farming in Burgundy, a philosophy fully embraced in the late 1990s. Their Volnay vines benefit from this meticulous care, driving their roots into fine limestone soils that give the resulting wines the signature silken texture, perfume, and ethereal lift that define the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis Volnay AOC Village bottling is highly prized as it incorporates fruit from the younger vines of the estate's exceptional Premier Cru Santenots holdings, elevating the wine far beyond a standard village-level engineering. The grapes are almost entirely destemmed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. Aging takes place over 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels with a very low percentage of new wood to ensure that the delicate Pinot Noir fruit and limestone purity remain the focal point. This creates a beautifully deep and polished red that strikes a perfect balance between concentration and pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eThis offers a stellar opportunity to experience the red winemaking brilliance of Comtes Lafon, delivering Premier Cru complexity under a Village designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eThe aromatic profile is exceptionally refined, bursting with notes of dark cherries, wild raspberries, iris petals, and a touch of sweet baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eOn the palate, the texture is pure velvet, carrying a dense core of vibrant red fruit that glides weightlessly across the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eThe structure is framed by tightly knit, fine tannins and an underlying chalky minerality that drives a remarkably long, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eWhile showing incredible charm and approachability in its youth, it possesses the balanced structural bones to cellar beautifully for over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eServe this wine slightly cool between 59°F and 62°F to preserve the bright fruit definition and highlight its high-toned floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eWe recommend a short decant of 30 to 45 minutes to let the young structure unwind and allow the expansive aromatics to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eUse a wide-bowled Burgundy glass to capture the intense bouquet and properly funnel the silken liquid onto the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eThis elegant red pairs magnificently with refined dishes like pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, roasted squab, or a wild mushroom tart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43969126662198,"sku":"SOMM2508-CLFN22VLNY-750","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"2019-ch-teau-tour-de-gilet-expression-de-petit-verdot-bordeaux-sup-rieursku-somm2511-tglt19pvdt-750","title":"2019 Château Tour de Gilet “Expression de Petit Verdot” Bordeaux Supérieur","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Château Tour de Gilet “Expression de Petit Verdot”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBordeaux Supérieur is a shining example of how traditional Left Bank savoir-faire meets modern small-producer precision. The estate lies in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLudon-Médoc\u003c\/strong\u003e, just south of Margaux and neighboring the classified growth\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau La Lagune\u003c\/strong\u003e, on land first cultivated in the 12th century as part of the Abbey of Gilet. The property sits on a matrix of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egravel and clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethreaded with historic drainage canals called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ejalles\u003c\/em\u003e, which promote deep vine rooting and natural concentration in the fruit. Run by the renowned oenologist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaude Gaudin\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also crafts wines for Château Barreyre, Laronde Desormes, and Maurac, Tour de Gilet has quietly earned a reputation as one of the finest\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePetits Châteaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the Médoc. Gaudin farms the estate sustainably, maintaining a small six-hectare vineyard planted primarily to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vine age averaging 30 years. For this special cuvée, the winemaking spotlights\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e—a rare Bordeaux variety prized for its deep color, fragrance, and structural intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVinified with natural yeasts and aged 16–18 months in a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estainless steel and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2019\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpression de Petit Verdot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents both innovation and homage to classical Médoc structure. The vintage itself was excellent across Bordeaux—warm, dry, and consistent—producing wines that combine density with freshness. This particular bottling showcases the spicy, violet-tinged aromatics and dense blackberry core typical of Petit Verdot, balanced by the supple tannins and ripe elegance Gaudin coaxes from his low-yield vines. With its saturated ruby hue, lively acidity, and mineral edge from the gravel terroir, it’s both modern and traditional—a wine that invites immediate enjoyment but will also develop over 5–8 years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA rare Médoc-focused\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpression de Petit Verdot\u003c\/em\u003e, delivering depth, floral perfume, and dark-fruited intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eProduced under the guidance of renowned oenologist Claude Gaudin, whose small estates rival classified growth quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSustainably farmed and naturally vinified, combining terroir transparency with a polished, classic Bordeaux texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eServe at 60–62°F after 30 minutes of decanting to soften structure and highlight aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePair with grilled lamb, duck breast, or beef in herb-rich sauces—the Petit Verdot loves savory depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnjoy now for its youthful vibrancy, or cellar through 2030 for greater complexity and integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44147339755574,"sku":"SOMM2511-TGLT19PVDT-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019ChTourdeGiletExpressiondePetitVerdotBordeauxSuperiure.png?v=1761064262"},{"product_id":"2022-pedro-parra-miles-cinsault-itata-valley-chilesomm2510-ppra22cnslt-750","title":"2022 Pedro Parra, \"Miles\" Cinsault","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedro Parra, Chile’s leading soil expert \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(a.k.a. “Dr. Terroir”),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is putting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cinsault on the global wine map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with stunning results. His winery, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedro Parra y Familia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, based in the remote Itata Valley, has become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eground zero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for redefining this historic Rhône and Languedoc blending grape \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas a soulful, terroir-driven standout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 “Miles” Cinsault is the soul of Itata Valley, Chile, bottled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a tribute to Miles Davis and t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe highest-scoring wine in Parra’s portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, earning a stunning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 points from Wine Advocate’s Matthew Luczy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sourced from old bush vines rooted in iron-rich granite soils of Guarilihue, this wine channels the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelegance of Red Burgundy, Nebbiolo, cool-climate Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCru Beaujolais\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with lifted red fruit, earthy minerality, and a silky, jazz-like finish. It’s organically farmed, wild fermented, and aged in neutral oak and native Rauli wood, allowing the terroir to sing without interference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedro Parra holds a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhD in terroir from Paris and has consulted for icons like Jean-Marc Roulot, Comando G, and Zuccardi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 15 years of global consulting, he launched Pedro Parra y Familia to craft wines he loves to drink—pure expressions of granite soils from his homeland in southern Chile. “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiles” is not just a wine; it’s a personal opus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created to share with his wife Camila and their children, and to honor the brave vignerons who’ve protected these ancient vines for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Itata Valley, nestled between the Pacific and the Andes, is a remote, coastal region defined by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaleozoic granite soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dry-farmed vines aged 45–70 years. Its isolation preserved a viticultural purity untouched by industrialization—no Bordeaux varieties, no irrigation, just soulful wines rooted in history. “Miles” is a rare gem from this mysterious terroir, available in limited quantities for those who listen deeply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your cellar treasures Burgundy, Rhône, and Piedmont, don’t miss the chance to add this soulful Chilean gem—especially with extra savings on multiple bottles. ¡Vive Chile!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Originating from decomposed granite soils containing mica, quartz, silt and sand, the 2022 Miles holds the top position in the Pedro Parra cellar. It presents an enchanting bouquet of dark fruits, exotic spices and fresh flowers that is both commanding and elegant, focused and expansive. The silky palate merges the finest elements found throughout the collection and unites them: textural richness, vibrant energy and a gripping tannic foundation. It ends with a juicy, tense and almost sweet intensity, although it finishes bone-dry and lingers with remarkable persistence, nuance and depth. Within a cellar filled with wines intended to transcend their varieties and express only their origins, this bottling achieves that objective most clearly.” - March 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44187100086326,"sku":"SOMM2510-PPRA22CNSLT-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022_Pedro_Parra_Miles_Cinsault.png?v=1759512608"},{"product_id":"2022-marco-ferrari-valtellina-superiore-infernosomm2511-mfer22inf-750","title":"2022 Marco Ferrari, Valtellina Superiore \"Inferno\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarco Ferrari’s Valtellina Superiore “Inferno” is the kind of wine that makes you rethink Nebbiolo altogether\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—and why $69 for this bottle is one of the smartest buys you’ll see all year. Forget the idea that only Piedmont holds the keys to greatness: in the vertiginous terraces of Lombardy’s Valtellina, Nebbiolo (locally called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiavennasca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is farmed under conditions so extreme they rival the steepest vineyards of the Northern Rhône or Mosel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ferrari’s old‑vine Inferno bottling delivers the same haunting perfume, length, and balance you expect from blue‑chip Barolo, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut with a mountain‑born clarity and mineral edge that is uniquely Valtellina. This is why collectors and sommeliers are turning their attention north—and why you should seize this allocation before it disappears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValtellina is one of the most rigorous winegrowing regions in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Inferno cru is a tiny amphitheater of sheer, terraced schist and granite, where vines cling to dizzying slopes between 750 and 2,500 feet. Every task—from pruning to harvest to maintaining the dry‑stone walls—is done by hand, often in punishing heat. The name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInferno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is no exaggeration, but the reward is Nebbiolo of astonishing purity and mineral detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines combine alpine freshness with depth and power, offering a profile that is both familiar to lovers of Piedmont and thrillingly distinct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsiders and the press already recognizes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprestige of Valtellina Superiore “Inferno,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” especially the iconic renditions from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArPePe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNino Negri.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yet Marco Ferrari’s bottling proves that the next generation is soaring to the same heights of quality—while remaining remarkably accessible with a proper decant. For the SommSelect Tasting Panel, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estands out as one of the most alluring Nebbiolo discoveries of 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a wine that combines mountain‑born power with elegance and balance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrari’s journey explains the wine’s precision. After early work in Franciacorta, he spent three years in the Northern Rhône, apprenticing with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Coursodon in Saint‑Joseph and Franck Balthazar in Cornas, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile studying the practices of Thierry Allemand, the Clape family, and the Gonons. He absorbed the discipline of whole‑cluster fermentations, long macerations, and aging in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneutral wood, then returned to Valtellina to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehone his craft at ArPePe, the region’s most revered domaine. By 2019 he launched his own estate, applying Rhône rigor to Italian tradition, and quickly established himself as one of the region’s most exciting new voices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Inferno is Ferrari’s broad‑shouldered masterpiece: wild cherry, rose petal, smoky stone, and spice, wrapped in tannins that are firm yet polished, with a finish that sails on with alpine clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. At a recent importer’s fall showcase, surrounded by blue‑chip Barolo, this wine was the one trade guess kept coming back to—its balance of elegance and muscle, its soaring aromatics, and its seamless length proved more alluring than many of Piedmont’s benchmarks. For Nebbiolo lovers, this is the case study in why Cru Valtellina must be part of the routine. Marco Ferrari’s Inferno is not just a discovery; it’s a new benchmark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44344260919350,"sku":"SOMM2511-MFER22INF-750","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022MarcoFerrari_ValtellinaSuperioreInferno.png?v=1766165930"},{"product_id":"2023-forman-chardonnay-napa-valleysomm2512cl-for23cha-750","title":"2023 Forman, Chardonnay Estate, Rutherford","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 2023 Forman Estate Chardonnay comes from a singular Napa site on the Rutherford Bench, where well-drained soils and old-vine sensibility give the wine its unmistakable sense of place. Ric Forman has spent decades shaping Chardonnay with a seasoned hand, and that experience shows here in the wine’s balance of ripe orchard fruit, citrus oil, toasted nut, and subtle spice, all wrapped in a creamy but finely etched frame. It’s generous without being flashy, refined without being строг—a Chardonnay with real vineyard authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis is benchmark California Chardonnay because it captures what Ric Forman has always done best: make Chardonnay with depth, texture, and freshness in equal measure. It’s a seamless match for double-cut pork chops napped in apple-Calvados cream sauce, where the wine’s structure and lift cut through the richness while echoing the sauce’s fruit and savory sweetness. 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And \u003cem data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"816\"\u003enobody\u003c\/em\u003e is doing it with more quiet authority than Louise Brison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eThis tiny, four-generation estate farms Kimmeridgian limestone—the same chalk that gives Chablis its spine—and bottles only \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003esingle-vintage, zero-dosage, barrel-raised Champagne.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fluff. Just pure Aube identity in a glass: mineral, tensile, coiled, vibrant… the kind of wine that makes sommeliers turn their heads mid-stride and mutter: “Oh damn, that’s good.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eToday’s bottle, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e2018 “A l’Aube de la Côte des Bar,”\u003c\/strong\u003e is the domaine’s north-star cuvée and a masterclass in restraint and power. It’s 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay, fermented and aged nine months in neutral oak (no malo!), then left on the lees for nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003efive years\u003c\/strong\u003e before disgorgement—\u003cem data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003ewith zero dosage.\u003c\/em\u003e The result? Champagne that feels carved out of chalk: citrus oils, green apple skin, quince, white flowers, crushed stone, subtle pastry, and a laser-etched saline finish that just keeps going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eThis is Champagne for people who love Champagne \u003cem data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eas a wine,\u003c\/em\u003e not as a logo. It’s what you open to impress your most jaded wine friends. It’s what you pour when you want Burgundy lovers to raise an eyebrow and say: “Okay, the Aube is for real.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eChablis meets Champagne:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kimmeridgian limestone = electric minerality, linear precision, and that unmistakable chalk buzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eZero-dosage, oak-vinified, vintage-only:\u003c\/strong\u003e A trifecta of grower-discipline almost unheard of at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eFive years on lees, no malo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texture and depth \u003cem data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003ewithout\u003c\/em\u003e losing the cut-your-own-glass edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eHow to Serve It \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eUltra-cold? No.\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve around 48–50°F so the chalk and citrus can actually speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eUse a white wine glass\u003c\/strong\u003e—not a flute—unless you want to suffocate the good stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oysters, scallops, turbot, roast chicken, veal, Comté, or better yet Chaource—the local cheese from the same terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44469398339638,"sku":"SOMM2512-LBR18CHA-750","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018ChampagneLouiseBrison_Al_AubedelaCotedesBar.png?v=1765403247"},{"product_id":"2020-kir-yianni-xinomavro-ramnista-single-vineyard-naoussasomm2601-kryn20rmnxv-750","title":"2020 Kir‑Yianni, Xinomavro \"Ramnista\" Single Vineyard, Naoussa","description":"\u003cp\u003eKtima Kir-Yianni sits on Naoussa’s eastern foothills of Mount Vermion, where Yiannis Boutaris—scion of Greece’s historic Boutari dynasty—founded the estate in 1997 after leaving the family firm to pursue smaller, terroir-focused projects. His early 1970s plantings of Xinomavro here helped elevate Naoussa from bulk wine region to Greece’s benchmark for structured, ageworthy reds akin to Piedmont’s Nebbiolo. Today, under sons Stellios and Mihalis, the domaine emphasizes parcel selection, sustainability, and Xinomavro’s capacity for perfume and tannic grip, with “Ramnista” (meaning “royal hill”) as the flagship single-vineyard expression from old vines planted around 1970–71.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Ramnista Single Vineyard Xinomavro reflects a vintage shaped by spring rains and late-summer heat, delivering ripe red fruits within a frame of classic Naoussa savor—dried tomato leaf, olive, and mountain herbs meeting refined oak integration. Hand-harvested from sandy-loam slopes with varied exposures, the wine sees cold soak, extended maceration, malolactic, and 16 months in mostly used French oak (225L and 500L barrels), emerging structured yet poised, with the stuffing for a decade-plus of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld-vine Xinomavro from Naoussa’s “royal hill” gives Barolo-like tannic architecture and floral perfume, but with brighter red-berry lift and savory Mediterranean edge.\u003cbr\u003eBenchmark estate with 50+ years of site-specific viticulture, consistently delivering complexity and aging potential at a fraction of Piedmont or Barbaresco pricing.\u003cbr\u003e2020 balances ripe concentration from warm sites with vibrant acidity and fine, grippy tannins—soulful rather than showy, rewarding patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 60–62°F in a large Burgundy stem; decant 2-3 hours to soften tannins and unfurl rose petal, baking spice, and smoky mineral layers.\u003cbr\u003ePrime now through 2032+; its firm structure and elevated acidity make it a mid-term cellar star for collectors tracking Greece’s next big red region.\u003cbr\u003ePairs brilliantly with braised lamb shoulder, wood-oven mushroom ragù, or aged goat cheese—its tomato-olive savor and dusty tannins crave hearty, earthy fare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687737323574,"sku":"SOMM2601-KRYN20RMNXV-750","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Kir-Yianni_XinomavroRamnistaSingleVineyard_Naoussa.png?v=1768507428"},{"product_id":"2016-ridge-vineyards-geyserville-alexander-valleysomm2601-rdge16gysr-750","title":"2016 Ridge Vineyards, \"Geyserville\", Alexander Valley","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Ridge Vineyards “Geyserville” — Direct From the Winery Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cornerstone of Ridge’s legacy and one of California’s most celebrated field‑blend reds, the \u003cstrong\u003e2016 Geyserville\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a reference‑point vintage from this historic Alexander Valley site. Sourced from vines dating back more than a century and co‑planted to dozens of heritage varieties, Geyserville has long been prized for its depth, purity, and uncanny ability to age gracefully. Direct from the winery’s library, this release offers flawless provenance and pristine bottle condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great modern Geyservilles—powerful, structured, and beautifully layered, yet already showing the seamless texture that makes this cuvée so beloved. Zinfandel leads the blend at 73%, supported by Carignane, Petite Sirah, and Alicante Bouschet, creating a wine that marries dark fruit intensity with Ridge’s signature lift and precision. It’s a bottle built for long‑term cellaring but already thrilling in its youthful energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"JamesSuckling.com, this will take you to jamessuckling.com\" data-url=\"https:\/\/JamesSuckling.com\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJamesSuckling.com \u003c\/span\u003e — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “This is impressive for the sense of presence and depth it delivers on the nose and palate with subtly spiced dark plums and cherries, as well as cocoa powder and a superbly composed structure that delivers a seamless, long and fresh finish… Drink or hold.” — \u003cem\u003eJames Suckling (Nov 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous Media — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “The 2016 Zinfandel Geyserville is a powerful, tightly wound wine… Black cherry, graphite, lavender, and spice are all laced throughout… There is a purity to the 2016 that is absolutely striking.” — \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni (Aug 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"JebDunnuck.com, this will take you to jebdunnuck.com\" data-url=\"https:\/\/JebDunnuck.com\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJebDunnuck.com \u003c\/span\u003e — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “A gorgeous bouquet of ripe red and black cherries, caramelized plums, toasted spices, and exotic flowers… seamless, medium to full‑bodied, elegant… one of the more approachable vintages of this cuvée I can remember… It’s a great wine.” — \u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck (Jun 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “Bursting from the glass with an exuberant bouquet of sweet cherries, blackberries and plums… medium to full‑bodied, supple and layered, with beautifully fine‑grained tannins… long and pure.” — \u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley (May 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt='Ridge Vineyards, \"Geyserville\", Alexander Valley' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/ridge-vineyards-wine.jpg?v=1769106663\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44694333489206,"sku":"SOMM2601-RDGE16GYSR-750","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016RidgeVineyards_Geyserville_AlexanderValley.png?v=1768945597"},{"product_id":"2021-e-pira-chiara-boschis-barolo-via-nuovaomm2602-pra21barnvnva-750","title":"2021 E. 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Chiara Boschis, the estate's visionary leader and the first female winemaker in Barolo, inherited some of the most enviable holdings in the Langa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,5\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,6\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. With the \"Via Nuova,\" she expertly weaves together fruit from six prestigious sites across Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and Serralunga d’Alba to create a symphony of complexity that consistently goes toe-to-toe with the region's most serious single-vineyard crus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,7\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,8\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton aria-label=\"Learn More\" aria-controls=\"sources\" class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button image-fade-on hide-from-message-actions\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-14\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-content ng-tns-c3310115221-39\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering force-compact-layout enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_659e0da2b28cbd26\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,0\"\u003eThis current release is bright, energetic, and remarkably \"poised,\" defined by a profile of blood orange, plum, chalk, and rose petal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,2\"\u003e. Brisk acids and \"veins of tannin\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egive this mid-weight Barolo incredible drive and structure. While it shows immense promise today, the 2021 is a powerhouse designed for the long haul. It is a vintage to \"tuck away\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the deep corners of your cellar, where a few years of quiet slumber will allow it to reach its most expressive and transcendent state\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8\"\u003e. Don't miss the chance to load up on this landmark 96-point release from a true legend of the Piedmont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Press: 96 WA - 96 WS - 96 VM - 96 JS - 96 JD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ … a gorgeous poised wine . Bright and energetic with tons of drive the 2021 has so much to offer. Brisk acids and veins of tannin shape this dynamic mid-weight Barolo. Blood orange plum chalk and rose petal are some of the many notes that come alive with aeration. The Via Nuova is a gorgeous wine in the making but it needs a few years to be at its most expressive.” - 96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44771982573622,"sku":"SOMM2602-PRA21BARNVNVA-750","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/E.PiraChiaraBoschis_BaroloViaNuova_0ec3d63b-0e27-45ce-b7f8-95990c9690ae.png?v=1770052362"},{"product_id":"2013-champagne-r-renaudin-lespiegle-premier-cru-moussy-epernay-march-club","title":"2013 Champagne R. Renaudin L'Espiègle Premier Cru Moussy Épernay","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne R. Renaudin is an artisanal estate with a rich history dating back to 1724, located in the premier cru village of Moussy, just south of Épernay. For generations, the family has maintained an uncompromisingly traditional approach to crafting Champagne, distinguishing themselves by their extreme patience. While many houses release their wines as quickly as possible, Renaudin is famous for holding their vintage cuvées in their cold, chalk cellars for over a decade before disgorgement. This remarkable commitment to extended lees aging allows their wines to develop an extraordinary level of textural depth and savory complexity that is rarely found in contemporary sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 Brut Premier Cru \"L'Espiègle\" is a magnificent showcase of a vintage celebrated for its classical structure and laser-like acidity. Sourced entirely from premier cru vineyards in Moussy and Épernay, this cuvée is driven predominantly by Chardonnay, with a small addition of Pinot Noir to provide weight and structural frame. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation and rests on its fine lees for over ten years before receiving a very low dosage. The result is a highly sophisticated, fully mature vintage Champagne that masterfully balances the natural, structural tension of the 2013 growing season with a rich, tertiary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You’ll Love it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to experience a perfectly cellared, decade-plus-aged vintage Champagne directly from the producer's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 vintage provides a striking backbone of crisp acidity, ensuring the wine feels incredibly fresh and energetic despite its long aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a deeply complex and evolving bouquet of bruised yellow apples, preserved lemon, toasted hazelnuts, crystallized ginger, and dynamic notes of puff pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is incredibly expansive and vinous, showing a fine, creamy mousse that melts into a savory wave of chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers the profound maturity and depth of a prestige cuvée, making it an absolute must-try for serious collectors and Champagne enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe this mature Champagne slightly warmer than a standard non-vintage bottle, ideally between 48°F and 52°F, to let the complex layers fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo decanting is necessary, though allowing the wine to sit in the glass for a few minutes will reveal an incredible evolution of nutty and pastry aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse generous glassware to give the expansive, vinous architecture of this vintage bottle plenty of breathing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis savory, rich sparkling wine demands food, pairing exquisitely with roasted turbot in white butter sauce, seared veal chops, or aged Comté cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Champagne_R._Renaudin_clock.png?v=1782054860\" alt=\"Champagne R. Renaudin\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44783480864822,"sku":"SOMM2603CL-REN13CHA-750","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2013ChampagneR.RenaudinL_EspieglePremierCruMoussyEpernay_91b75c66-a49a-436a-8654-f2f971623494.png?v=1780608832"},{"product_id":"2023-franck-balthazar-cornas-cuv-e-casimirsomm2602-fbzr23crncsmr-750","title":"2023 Franck Balthazar, Cornas \"Cuvée Casimir\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFranck Balthazar is the man currently holding the keys to the Northern Rhône’s most historic dirt, and for the collector community, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for. While Thierry Allemand’s name carries the weight of a legend and the price tag of a small inheritance, the real energy in the region has shifted toward Balthazar’s cellar. He isn’t just \"another\" producer; as the biological and spiritual successor to the late, great Noël Verset, Franck inherited a 100-year-old lineage of Syrah that has been farmed by hand and horse for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNamed after Franck's grandfather, the \"Cuvée Casimir\" is the collection's most approachable entry. Sourced from vines nearly 30 years old planted on granitic soils, this bottling serves as a vibrant introduction to the Balthazar style without the need for a decade of cellaring. It beautifully captures the energy of the vintage through a \"soil-to-glass\" purity that is a hallmark of the estate.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A vibrant, peppery, and red-fruited Syrah that offers immediate accessibility and fresh granitic character.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Vinous Media\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar opens with expressive notes of orange blossom, fresh violets, black cherry, red plum, stemmy nuances and fine traces of cured meat. On the medium-bodied palate, it shows lifted freshness and impressive clarity. This is a carefully built, densely packed Cornas that I admittedly underestimated when tasting it from barrel at the winery last year. Like the Chaillot Cuvée Hommage from the same vintage, it carries tremendous intensity yet never feels heavy. Simply gorgeous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jeb_dunnuck_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"Jeb Dunnuck\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe classic cuvée from this singular vigneron, the 2023 Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar offers beautiful, ripe, sun-kissed notes of red and black fruits, pepper, roasted meats, and graphite on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with plenty of ripe tannins and a great finish. It freshens up with air and shows more violet and black pepper, has fine tannins, and is just a classy Cornas that I'd be thrilled to drink any time over the coming two decades. Drink 2026-2046.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44877535969334,"sku":"SOMM2602-FBZR23CRNCSMR-750","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023FranckBalthazar_CornasCuveeCasimir.png?v=1772138029"},{"product_id":"2022-montevertine-le-pergole-torte-toscana-igtsomm2603-mntv22pergt-750","title":"2022 Montevertine, Le Pergole Torte, Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontevertine’s flagship Le Pergole Torte is the definitive \"Gold Standard\" expression of Sangiovese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the high-elevation, limestone-rich soils of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadda in Chianti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sourced from vineyards planted as early as 1968, this wine is a reference point for the elegance and verticality that define Radda’s unique microclimate within the heart of Chianti Classico. As one of Italy’s most iron-clad collectibles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit consistently cracks the \"Top Ten\" lists of global wine experts, melding power and finesse in a way that mirrors the world's greatest red Burgundies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking philosophy at Montevertine is famously \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehyper-traditional, prioritizing the purity of the grape and its rocky, high-altitude terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All fermentations are conducted in the estate's original concrete vats, followed by a meticulous two-stage aging process. The wine spends 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels before being racked into small Allier French oak barriques for a final six-month \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eélevage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This patient approach ensures that the wine's massive extract and tannins are refined into a balanced, silky structure rather than raw power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 Le Pergole Torte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a standout success in a vintage characterized by both highs and lows. Critics have hailed it as a masterpiece, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonica Larner (98 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noting its \"dark garnet appearance\" and the \"vertical lift\" provided by its distinct mineral notes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Galloni (97+ pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e described the wine as magnificent and expansive, staining the palate with layers of dark fruit, mocha, and new leather, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling (98 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e praised its \"velvety tannins\" and \"refreshing acidity,\" marking it as a wine made for the long haul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only in outstanding years, this prestige bottling represents the single greatest expression of the Sangiovese grape in Tuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With a production of only 30,000 bottles, it remains a highly sought-after icon for serious collectors worldwide. While it possesses enough \"baby fat\" and fruit density to be approachable with a long decant today, its true potential will be realized over the next 20+ years. For the best experience, serve this Tuscan icon at 60-65°F in Burgundy stems to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ade650b6-7fff-b92f-3247-3c6b503ab826\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 pts Wine Advocate (Monica Larner):\u003c\/b\u003e Here is another masterpiece from vintner Martino Manetti (and winemaker Paolo Salvi, following in the footsteps of long-time key figures Giulio Gambelli and Estate Manager Bruno Bini). The Montevertine 2022 Le Pergole Torte is 100% Sangiovese made in a similar winemaking style as the others, although both botte and barrique are used here. It opens to a dark garnet appearance that is velvety and rich yet shiny on the inside with a ruby brightness that is specific to this Tuscan grape. This is an amazing wine, so precise and balanced. I love the boldness of the vintage, and I am delighted by how elegantly it unfolds over the palate. The wine is contoured and pretty in terms of texture, and yet there are mineral notes that add freshness and vertical lift. This portfolio offers good scale with three wines, an entry-level, middle-level and top-end wine, each offering a distinct identity. Production is 30,000 bottles. This is one of my favorite wines from 2022, a vintage with highs and lows. This is definitely a high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97+ pts Vinous (Galloni):\u003c\/b\u003e The 2022 Le Pergole Torte is every bit as magnificent as it was last year. Deep and expansive in the glass, with stunning depth, the 2022 stains the palate with layers of dark fruit, mocha, new leather and cedar. The 2022 starts to blossom with just a bit of time in the glass, leading to a finish that explodes on the back end. As has been the case for some time, the differences between Montevertine and Pergole Torte are increasingly mostly about style. The 2022 spent a year in Damy French oak barrels followed by a second year in cask. It will require a number of years to shed some baby fat to be at its most expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 pts James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e A spicy and deep wine with licorice and bergamot aromas. The fruit is bright and layered, with plums and red cherries. But it’s on the palate where you feel the quality of this wine. It’s full-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins and long, refreshing acidity. Polished aftertaste. Made for the long haul, but also very drinkable now. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44928491716662,"sku":"SOMM2603-MNTV22PERGT-750","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022Montevertine_LePergoleTorte_ToscanaIGT.png?v=1772819135"},{"product_id":"2023-deovlet-chardonnay-sta-rita-hillssomm2603-deo23cha-750","title":"2023 Deovlet, Chardonnay Santa Barbara County","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eA bright, mineral-driven wine that captures the elegance and energy of California’s coolest coastal vineyards. Crafted from carefully selected fruit from top blocks in the appellation, it reflects the region’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"626\"\u003esandy, well-drained soils and persistent maritime influence\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing Chardonnay with crisp acidity, layered texture, and clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eBuilt around elite vineyards of Santa Barbara county, \u003cstrong\u003ethe wine showcases lots of Zotovich and Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict vineyard as well as La Encantada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eRyan Deovlet, the winemaker behind Deovlet Wines, has built a reputation for precision and restraint. He focuses on letting the vineyard speak, using gentle fermentation and judicious oak aging to highlight freshness, aromatic complexity, and natural vibrancy. His Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnays consistently earn attention for their purity, balance, and ability to age gracefully without losing approachability. \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eRyan Deovlet\u003c\/span\u003e achieved his \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003efirst three Top 100 awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within just his first eight vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003eOn the nose, expect \u003cstrong data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003earomas of white peach, citrus, and floral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, lifted by subtle hints of mineral and sea spray. The palate is medium-bodied, structured yet silky, with bright acidity carrying flavors of lemon, green apple, and stone fruit into a long, precise finish. This wine is elegant, restrained, and versatile, showcasing why Deovlet has become one of California’s most respected producers of cool-climate white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1633\" data-section-id=\"1ezdd0w\"\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1659\" data-section-id=\"1ajd77v\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eCool-climate clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sta. Rita Hills fruit gives this Chardonnay bright acidity, focused minerality, and coastal freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1792\" data-section-id=\"dint5s\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eElegant and restrained:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine balances richness and structure with subtle oak and natural vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"1903\" data-section-id=\"uk1qdt\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003eWinemaker pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryan Deovlet crafts precise, site-driven wines that consistently highlight the purity and potential of Sta. Rita Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2051\" data-section-id=\"1bou7jd\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003eImmediate appeal and aging potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now to enjoy its freshness or cellar for several years to see added depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2199\" data-section-id=\"1rq2qhz\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2220\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2220\" data-section-id=\"hskdn3\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2222\"\u003eServe lightly chilled at 46–50°F in white wine stems to showcase crisp citrus, floral lift, and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2335\" data-section-id=\"u5nik9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2337\"\u003ePair with grilled seafood, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy pasta with lemon, or soft cheeses to complement its brightness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2479\" data-section-id=\"yo9s7g\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2481\"\u003ePop and pour or lightly decant 15–20 minutes before serving to allow aromatics to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Review\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Built around lots of Zotovich and Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict as well as La Encantada, the 2023 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County is another impressive wine that transcends its status as a \"regional\" bottling. It is a decidedly more weighty and broad expression of the Sta. Rita Hills, opening with honeyed orchard fruit, nougat and bread dough aromas, followed by a creamy, dense palate and a flashy, vibrant finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Media\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) massively overdelivers at the $35 price point, with its weighted peach fruit lending balance to the inner phenolic tension. Deliciously weighted and propulsive, the 2023 is impeccably balanced and impressively complex. An echo of flint lingers on the clean, cool-toned finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44937506324534,"sku":"SOMM2603-DEO23CHA-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Deovlet-Santa-Barbara-Chardonnay.jpg?v=1773571975"},{"product_id":"2021-lano-gianluigi-lanot-langhe-rossosomm2603-lan21gia-750","title":"2021 Lano Gianluigi, \"Lanöt\" Langhe Rosso (Barbera \u0026 Freisa Blend)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGianluigi Lano took over his family’s modest estate in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, a quiet corner of Barbaresco, in 1993, bottling his father’s grapes with a fierce commitment to place over production. From old vines rooted in calcareous clay and sand near the Rocche Massalupo cru, he crafts wines of piercing terroir expression, shunning modern tricks for concrete ferments and extended rests in ancient Slavonian botti. Certified organic since the mid-2010s, Lano’s 3-hectare farm yields tiny quantities of structured reds that age with grace, earning nods from local insiders who prize his dusty tannins and floral precision over flashier neighbors.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-col pointer-events-auto max-w-threadContentWidth gap-md md:gap-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-md @3xl:gap-lg w-full pt-md @3xl:pt-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-state=\"active\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-_r_22_-trigger-default\" id=\"radix-_r_22_-content-default\" class=\"focus:outline-none\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col @3xl:gap-y-lg gap-y-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-y-sm flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" id=\"markdown-content-3\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e“Lanöt,” the estate’s Langhe Rosso flagship, channels this heritage into a Barbera-Freisa field blend from 30-50-year-old vines, vinified like the Barbaresco but released earlier for everyday reach. Born from Gianluigi’s conviction that serious structure needn’t demand a crus price tag, it balances ripe red fruits with earthy drive, reflecting Piedmont’s traditional soul in a bottle that punches far above its weight. Now in its third decade, Lanöt stands as proof of Lano’s patient mastery—wines held until ready, never rushed, embodying Barbaresco’s quiet rigor in accessible form.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eElegant red fruit core of cherry and plum meets violet and truffle perfume, with savory tobacco grip that lingers.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMedium-bodied structure and bright acidity make it table-ready now, yet built to evolve over 5-7 years.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOrganic Barbaresco DNA at Langhe pricing: true terroir value from a cult grower locals revere.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant 30-60 minutes or pull the cork 2 hours ahead to unfurl floral and earth notes.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e56-60°F in a medium tulip glass; pairs with mushroom risotto, lamb shoulder, or aged Pecorino.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCellar through 2028+ for added silk; drink by 2030 to catch peak harmony.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center justify-between\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"-ml-sm gap-xs flex flex-shrink-0 items-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45067258560566,"sku":"SOMM2603-LAN21GIA-750","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021LanoGianluigi_LanotLangheRosso.png?v=1773950278"},{"product_id":"2017-nadal-corpinnat-brut-naturesomm2603-nad17pen-750","title":"2017 Nadal, Corpinnat Brut Nature \"Edició Especial\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eOur most popular vintage sparkling wine returns with the stellar \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003e2017 Nadal \"Edició Especial.\"\u003c\/b\u003e This isn't your average supermarket bubbly; as a member of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003eCorpinnat\u003c\/b\u003e—an elite collective of just 11 grower-focused houses—Nadal adheres to Europe’s strictest organic and aging standards, surpassing the requirements of many top-tier Champagne houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy This Bottle Defies its Price Point:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e6+ Years on the Lees:\u003c\/b\u003e While many vintage Champagnes age for only three years, Nadal matures this release for over six years. This extended cellar time creates a sophisticated, \"custardy\" texture and leesy depth rarely found at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePristine Freshness:\u003c\/b\u003e Recently disgorged to ensure maximum energy and precision in every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistoric Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Hailing from a family estate tending limestone-rich soils since 1510, this is a serious, terroir-driven wine designed to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhether you're looking for a sophisticated daily drinker or a bottle to impress guests, this release offers the undeniable pedigree of a $75 label for a fraction of the cost. Quite simply, it is the most over-delivering sparkling wine in our portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis recently disgorged 2017 is a pristine example of the elegance found in the heart of Penedès. The blend is anchored by a significant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52% Parellada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a delicate grape that thrives in Nadal’s high-elevation, limestone-rich soils, providing signature floral lift and high-toned acidity. On the palate, six years of lees aging manifests as notes of lemon curd, Mirabelle plum, and toasted brioche, balanced by a flinty, bone-dry finish. It proves that indigenous Spanish varieties, when farmed organically and aged with patience, can rival the greatest sparkling wines of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 52% Parellada, 28% Macabeo, 20% Xarel·lo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFried Artichokes with Jamón Ibérico \u0026amp; Lemon Zest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wine’s vibrant acidity and fine bubbles cut through the richness of the fried artichokes, while the savory, salty notes of the Jamón complement the wine's deep, leesy complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Corpinnat_logo-8.png?v=1784700903\" alt=\"Corpinnat Logo\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45068227870774,"sku":"SOMM2603-NAD17PEN-750","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2017Nadal_CorpinnatBrutNature.png?v=1773963625"},{"product_id":"fattoria-dianella-le-veglie-di-neri-rosso-toscana-igtsomm2603-fat23san-750","title":"2023 Fattoria Dianella \"Le Veglie di Neri\" Rosso Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-md @3xl:gap-lg w-full pt-md @3xl:pt-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-state=\"active\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-_r_63_-trigger-default\" id=\"radix-_r_63_-content-default\" class=\"focus:outline-none\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col @3xl:gap-y-lg gap-y-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-y-sm flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" id=\"markdown-content-185\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Fattoria Dianella Estate located in the commune of Vinci—birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci—has made wine continuously for over 300 years, starting in the late 1600s from a former Medici  Family hunting lodge named for Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. The Billeri family ran it from the mid 1700s through 2003, bottling Chianti that landed in top trattorias and even the Quirinal Palace, all from 200-year-old concrete vats still in use. Veronica Passerin d'Entrèves—a noble from Piedmont—and her husband Francesco acquired the historic estate, shifting the 26 hectares of Montalbano hillside vineyards to certified organic by 2015. Veronica farms hands-on while Franco Bernabei shapes the wines in the cellar, a partnership that's lasted since 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 2023 \"Le Veglie di Neri\" Rosso Toscana IGT blends 60% old-vine Sangiovese with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Sangiovese ferments in stainless at controlled temps; Cabernet gets longer skin time. Both see 8-10 months in mostly used French barriques, then bottle rest. Despite a tricky growing season with lower yields, 2023 turned out aromatic and concentrated. It's a Super Tuscan that skips Chianti rules for clay-limestone depth and modern polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eRipe Sangiovese fruit meets Cabernet structure on Montalbano clay-limestone, yielding balanced depth that punched above 2023's weather challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSuper Tuscan polish—soft tannins, elegant oak—from a 300-year wine estate now certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMedici heritage plus Veronica's hands-on farming deliver layered red with Vinci terroir and da Vinci provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant 30-60 minutes and serve between \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e60-64°F in Bordeaux stemware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePair with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina:, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWild boar ragù pappardelle, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePorchetta Toscana or pecorino Toscano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45068232359990,"sku":"SOMM2603-FAT23SAN-750","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023FattoriaDianellaLeVegliediNeriRossoToscanaIGT.png?v=1773968555"},{"product_id":"2020-roagna-barbaresco-albesanisomm2603-rgna20barbalb-750","title":"2020 Roagna, Barbaresco “Albesani”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarely does an arrival carry this much weight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Roagna releases are officially here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, marking a pivotal acquisition for the serious Nebbiolo collector.While many iconic Piedmontese producers are already rolling into their 2022 releases, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoagna remains \"as traditional as it gets,\" holding their wines back to ensure they reach a baseline of maturity before ever leaving the cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis patient approach pays dividends in the glass, but it also means our allocation is measured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecious bottles, not cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For those building a world-class cellar, these are the rare, fleeting quantities that define a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow under the guidance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Roagna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the family’s lineage in Barbaresco stretches back so far they were crafting wine before glass bottles were the industry standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Luca has masterfully balanced this \"umpteenth-generation\" heritage with refined modern precision. While maintaining the signature long macerations that place Roagna in the same breath as legends like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCappellano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Conterno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Luca has shifted aging protocols to include time in cement vessels. This evolution preserves the soul of the fruit and the clarity of the terroir, resulting in wines that are extraordinarily age-worthy yet possess a newfound elegance upon release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your journey into the elite tier of Italian wine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis allocation is a must-have. These bottles represent the intersection of history and artisan mastery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but with such limited stock, they will not remain in our cellar for long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling 97 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA restrained and elegant wine with aromas of dried violets, dried cherries, meat and minerals. Full-bodied, tense and vivid, with firm, velvety tannins, juicy and almost citrusy tension and a polished finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous Media 94 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epresents an elegant, restrained expression of Albesani. Dried cherry, crushed flowers, cedar, mint and pipe tobacco open with a bit of coaxing. This ethereal, haunting Barbaresco has to much to offer. It will be interesting to see if it gains weight with time in bottle. Today, it is very much on the delicate, aromatic side of things.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Roagna Wine Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Roagna_logo-8_480x480.png?v=1775035620\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roagna Wine Lineup\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/roagna-the-traditional-soul-of-piedmont-new-limited-releases\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Roagna Wine Lineup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Roagna-2017-Line-Up_600x600.jpg?v=1775034025\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084353822774,"sku":"SOMM2603-RGNA20BARBALB-750","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Roagna_Barbaresco_Albesani.png?v=1774463133"},{"product_id":"2021-le-ragnaie-brunello-di-montalcino-docgsomm2603-lrgn21brun-750","title":"2021 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLe Ragnaie’s 2021 Brunello is a striking expression of Montalcino at its most poised and lifted—an elegant, high-toned Sangiovese that trades brute force for clarity, perfume, and precision. From some of the estate’s highest vineyards, it captures the cool, airy side of Brunello with beautiful tension and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe nose is pure and seductive, with sour cherry, wild strawberry, dried rose, blood orange, and a dusting of sage and earthy spice. On the palate, bright red fruit and citrus peel glide across a mineral core, supported by firm but refined tannins and a vivid line of acidity that gives the wine length and lift. There’s a savory undertow too—tea leaf, crushed stone, and a whisper of balsamic complexity—that keeps every sip evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis is a Brunello that speaks in a clear voice: traditional, transparent, and deeply site-driven. It’s already compelling with a long decant, but it has the structure and balance to age gracefully for years, making it a superb choice for braised meats, mushroom dishes, or simply a quiet night when you want a wine with real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/le-ragnaie-brunello-sangiovese-collection\" title=\"Le ragnaie Collection\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Full Le Ragnaie Collection Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_spectator_240x240.png?v=1769834039\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e95 Points, Wine Specator:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautifully balanced and featuring delicate flavors of rose cherry and strawberry this red is nevertheless solidly built and dense. Iron tar and wild herb accents add complexity as this ends in a tight grip of dusty tannins. The fruit hangs in there so be patient. Best from 2029 through 2050.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMore savory than sweet the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass with nuances of wild strawberry rose petals mint and white smoke. It is lifted and graceful in feel with round textures and pretty red berry fruits elevated by tantalizing acidity. A subtle mineral crunch mingles with delicate tannins as the 2021 echoes with a wild berry resonance. This understated yet beautiful Brunello benefited from the inclusion of juice from both the Fornace and Petroso vineyards. - By Eric Guido on November 2025 The 2021s from Le Ragnaie beautifully blend the vibrant fruit and crunchiness of the vintage with Winemaker Riccardo Campinoti’s style of lift minerality and energy. Le Ragnaie’s single-vineyard wines truly represent the diverse aspects of Montalcino’s terroir. My favorite this year is undoubtedly the Casanovina Montosoli. Campinoti did not bottle the Fornace or Petroso in 2021 instead blending the juice into the White Label Brunello after evaluating the wines in barrel over time.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Le_Ragnaie_Brunello_Collection_vinEYARDS.jpg?v=1776384854\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084585852982,"sku":"SOMM2603-LRGN21BRUN-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/20042021LeRagnaie_BrunellodiMontalcino_3f467866-0bde-4713-bf7b-1974e5333c1c.png?v=1774462264"},{"product_id":"2021-le-ragnaie-brunello-di-montalcino-vigna-vecchiasomm2603-lrgn21brnvv-750","title":"2021 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino “Vigna Vecchia”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccardo Campinoti’s Le Ragnaie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has redefined the modern benchmark for Montalcino by embracing the extreme. While many estates in the region chase power and density, Campinoti looks upward, farming some of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighest-elevation vineyards in the appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—reaching a staggering 600+ meters above sea level. This high-altitude viticulture, combined with strict \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic farming and traditional large-cask aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, results in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Burgundian\" expression of Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: translucent, aromatic, and crackling with mineral energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property spans three distinct micro-terroirs—the high-altitude \"Ragnaie\" plateau, the warmer sandstone of \"Castelnuovo dell’Abate,\" and the legendary Galestro-rich soils of \"Montosoli.\" This diversity allows Le Ragnaie to produce wines that aren't just Brunello, but precise snapshots of geological time and place. From the accessible, high-energy Troncone to the prestigious single-vineyard Crus, these are wines of profound elegance that honor the \"Blood of Jove\" with unmatched clarity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Vigna Vecchia\" Brunello is produced from the estate’s oldest vines at 600 meters, this is a profound and concentrated expression of Sangiovese that prioritizes verticality and grace. Its deep, dark fruit is layered with exotic spices and a savory mineral crunch that lingers indefinitely on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/le-ragnaie-brunello-sangiovese-collection\" title=\"Le ragnaie Collection\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Full Le Ragnaie Collection Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2021 Brunello di Montalcino V.V. opens with a mentholated freshness as cedar shavings and allspice mix with dusty rose and redcurrants. Silken and sleek, it races across the palate, guided by zesty acidity as a cascade of crisp red berry fruits descends upon the senses. Youthfully tense, the palate aches as fine tannins flex and a citrus tinge slowly fades. Patience will be required to find its footing.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Le_Ragnaie_Brunello_Collection_1.jpg?v=1776384852\" alt=\"Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino Collection\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084599975990,"sku":"SOMM2603-LRGN21BRNVV-750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021LeRagnaie_BrunellodiMontalcino_VignaVecchia_1.png?v=1774461871"},{"product_id":"2021-le-ragnaie-brunello-di-montalcino-passo-lume-spentosomm2603-lrgn21brnpls-750","title":"2021 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino “Passo Lume Spento”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccardo Campinoti’s Le Ragnaie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has redefined the modern benchmark for Montalcino by embracing the extreme. While many estates in the region chase power and density, Campinoti looks upward, farming some of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighest-elevation vineyards in the appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—reaching a staggering 600+ meters above sea level. This high-altitude viticulture, combined with strict \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic farming and traditional large-cask aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, results in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Burgundian\" expression of Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: translucent, aromatic, and crackling with mineral energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property spans three distinct micro-terroirs—the high-altitude \"Ragnaie\" plateau, the warmer sandstone of \"Castelnuovo dell’Abate,\" and the legendary Galestro-rich soils of \"Montosoli.\" This diversity allows Le Ragnaie to produce wines that aren't just Brunello, but precise snapshots of geological time and place. From the accessible, high-energy Troncone to the prestigious single-vineyard Crus, these are wines of profound elegance that honor the \"Blood of Jove\" with unmatched clarity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Passo Lume Spento\" is h\u003cspan\u003eailing from the very highest point in Montalcino, this 97-point showstopper is defined by its piercing acidity and \"electric\" tension. It is a hauntingly floral wine that trades weight for sheer aromatic intensity and a crystalline purity that is unique to this extreme site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/le-ragnaie-brunello-sangiovese-collection\" title=\"Le ragnaie Collection\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Full Le Ragnaie Collection Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Le Ragnaie 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento (with 4,400 bottles produced) offers a blossoming bouquet that shifts continuously with each swirl of the glass. Aged for 42 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine delivers striking freshness and almost icy sensations on the palate, with crisp contours, sharp focus and a brilliantly vertical profile. Sourced from one hectare at 621 meters in elevation on galestro and sandstone soils, it combines darker fruit and savory minerality with firm structure. The high elevation plays a decisive role in preserving the biting freshness and punchy energy that make this wine so compelling.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/DAN4159_cut.jpg?v=1776384853\" alt=\"2021 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino “Passo Lume Spento”\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084607348790,"sku":"SOMM2603-LRGN21BRNPLS-750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021LeRagnaie_BrunellodiMontalcino_PassoLumeSpento.png?v=1774461655"},{"product_id":"2021-mas-jullien-autour-de-jonquieres-terrasses-du-larzacsomm2605-mju21ter-750","title":"2021 Mas Jullien, \"Autour de Jonquieres\", Terrasses du Larzac","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2021 Mas Jullien \"Autour de Jonquières\" is a powerhouse that challenges the prestige of the Southern Rhône. While collectors often turn to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for depth, this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003eTerrasses du Larzac\u003c\/b\u003e standout delivers superior complexity and structural \"lift.\" Driven by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"270\"\u003e40% old-vine Mourvèdre\u003c\/b\u003e, it offers a savory core of dark fruit and wild garrigue that surpasses the jammy sweetness of typical Grenache-heavy blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis performance is the work of winemaking legend \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eOlivier Jullien\u003c\/b\u003e, who sources fruit from rocky terraces at the foot of the Larzac plateau. Reaching altitudes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003e900 meters\u003c\/b\u003e, these high-altitude vineyards capture a bracing freshness and limestone-driven acidity, ensuring the wine has the bones to outlast almost any Rhône rival in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis performance is the result of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extreme geography and a winemaking legend. Olivier Jullien\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a revolutionary who saw \"Grand Cru\" potential in the Languedoc when the rest of the region was still focused on mass production. By sourcing fruit from rocky terraces at the foot of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarzac plateau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reaching altitudes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e900 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he captures a bracing freshness that heavier CdP blends often lack. The cold night air from the limestone heights preserves the acidity, ensuring this wine isn't just a powerhouse today, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea bottle built to outlast any French Rhône in your cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soul of this wine is that ancient Mourvèdre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which provides a deep, savory core of dark fruit and wild \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egarrigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e herbs that simply blows past the jammy sweetness of Grenache-heavy blends. For the SommSelect team, who has championed Mas Jullien since our inception, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 \"Autour de Jonquières\" represents the absolute pinnacle of what this rugged, high-altitude terroir can achieve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanté!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Vinous (Galloni): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2021 Terrasses du Larzac Autour de Jonquières is another wine that shows just how impressive this vintage is here. Aromatic and powerful, with notable punch, the 2021 delivers the goods. Dark red cherry, plum, cedar, new leather and sweet pipe tobacco infuse the 2021 with real character and nuance. This is gorgeous stuff.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45533894017078,"sku":"SOMM2605-MJU21TER-750","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021MasJullien_AutourdeJonquieres_TerrassesduLarzac_8574cfe4-d7ad-4ae3-9519-108667541eab.png?v=1777416934"},{"product_id":"2020-domaine-julien-cote-de-nuits-villages-armandsomm2606-jln20cdnarmd-750","title":"2020 Domaine Julien, Cote de Nuits Villages “Armand”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eÉtienne Julien continues to assert his position as one of the most exciting young talents in the Côte de Nuits, bringing boundless energy and precision to his family's historic estate. Sourced from the \"Les Bousselots\" Premier Cru vineyard—situated on the lower slopes just north of the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges—this 100% Pinot Noir beautifully captures the natural power and structure of the appellation. Following sustainable and organic vineyard practices, Étienne completely destems the fruit to emphasize pure, concentrated berry flavors. The wine is fermented using native yeasts and undergoes a traditional, patient aging process in French oak barrels to balance its innate density with classical Burgundian refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage presents a brilliant, deep ruby color and opens with a highly expressive, aromatic nose of dark wild berries, ripe black cherries, and sweet spices, subtly underscored by hints of forest floor and violet petals. On the palate, it delivers a powerful, big-bodied core of concentrated fruit that is both fresh and multi-layered. This depth is beautifully checked by vibrant acidity and robust, structural tannins that show just a touch of youthful grip. The finish is remarkably long, firm, and savory, promising immense rewards for collectors with a bit of cellar patience. Pair this muscular, elegant Premier Cru with roasted venison, duck breast with a berry reduction, or hearty wild mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652718583862,"sku":"SOMM2606-JLN20CDNARMD-750","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020DomaineJulien_CotedeNuitsVillages_Armand.png?v=1778000183"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-julien-aloxe-corton-les-valozieressomm2606-jln22alxcvlz-750","title":"2022 Domaine Julien, Aloxe-Corton “Les Valozieres”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eSourced from a tiny 0.70-hectare parcel at the base of the iconic Corton hill, this 100% Pinot Noir beautifully showcases the power of the appellation tamed by Étienne Julien’s deft hand. Practicing meticulous organic viticulture and native yeast fermentations, he masterfully balances the naturally robust, masculine structure of Aloxe-Corton with an underlying layer of silkiness and pure, energetic fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage opens with an alluring bouquet of dark wild cherries, red currants, and violet petals wrapped in earthy woodland spice. On the palate, the wine is round and concentrated, checking its deep core of dark summer fruits with vibrant acidity and fine-grained, structured tannins. Lingering with a persistent, savory finish of red fruit and stony minerality, this texturally deep red pairs perfectly with an herb-crusted rack of lamb or roasted duck.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652823310390,"sku":"SOMM2606-JLN22ALXCVLZ-750","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022DomaineJulien_Aloxe-Corton_LesValozieres.png?v=1778003473"},{"product_id":"2022-albert-joly-puligny-montrachet-les-reuchaux-june-club","title":"2022 Albert Joly, Puligny-Montrachet \"Les Reuchaux\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbert Joly farms just 11 acres, all of it within Puligny-Montrachet, and sells 80 to 85% of that fruit to négociants each year. What stays under the family label is limited by design. Sylvie Prevot-Joly took over from her father Albert in 2007 and started estate bottling that same year, working alongside her brother-in-law Gilles. Their focus is classic, precise Puligny: crisp whites with real energy and the kind of mineral drive that only comes from this corner of the Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Reuchaux sits on the near-north side of the village, just downslope from the Premier Cru vineyard Les Perrières, sharing its clay-limestone-marl soil but with a bit more topsoil and clay. The vines here are around 70 years old on a tiny 0.45 hectare parcel, producing roughly 150 cases a year, of which only 25 make it to the US. Sylvie's winemaking is hands off: whole-cluster pressed, then sent straight to barrel in a small, very cold underground cellar. That cold fermentation gives the wine a Meursault-like reduction, all matchstick and savory tension, layered over white peach, pear, and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare taste of a nearly négociant-only grower, since most of this fruit never makes it into an Albert Joly bottle at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-cluster pressed and fermented in a frigid underground cellar, giving it a Meursault-like matchstick reduction over white peach and pear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70-year-old vines on a sliver of a parcel bring real concentration without any heaviness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Puligny tension and mineral energy, with a touch of early generosity depending on the vintage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVillage-level pricing with a lieu-dit sitting right next to Premier Cru Les Perrières.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe between 50°F and 55°F, cool but not cold, to keep the mineral and floral notes in focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it 15 to 30 minutes of air to let the reductive matchstick note blow off before it fully opens up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems to give the aromatics room to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with seared scallops in brown butter, or anything built around roasted shellfish and hazelnuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667065200694,"sku":"SOMM2606CL-ALB22REU-750","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022AlbertJoly_Puligny-MontrachetLesReuchaux_1.png?v=1785433496"},{"product_id":"2019-langolo-estate-pinot-noir-dundee-hills-ava","title":"2019 L'Angolo Estate, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills AVA","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2012, an abandoned nut orchard in the northern Dundee Hills caught the eye of a man with a vision. Where others saw a pretty beat-looking farm, the Chase Renton saw potential—eastern-facing slopes between 350 and 450 feet, blessed with coveted Red Hills of Dundee, the volcanic foundation that makes Dundee Hills legendary for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat emerged from that transformation is L'Angolo Estate, a 20-acre jewel and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emonopole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sixteen acres of Pinot Noir and four of Chardonnay, all planted in consecutive years, 2012 and 2013, and farmed organically from day one. Yields are kept to a parsimonious 2 tons per acre. The property produces just 2,000 cases of Pinot annually; this is truly an artisan labor of love in the Willamette Valley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking philosophy reads like a love letter to Burgundy: native fermentations following 3-5 day cold soaks, gentle pump-overs, minimal intervention. But what truly sets L'Angolo apart is their winemaking pedigree, which speaks volumes. First came Isabelle Meunier from 2015-2019, the legendary former winemaker at Evening Land and protégée of Dominique Lafon. Now Tracy Kendall brings her decade of experience crafting wines alongside Jean-Nicolas Méo. The result is simply profound Dundee Hills Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgundian pedigree meets Oregon terroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: This isn't just Oregon Pinot—it's Oregon Pinot made by someone who learned from the masters of Volnay and Eola-Amity. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIsabelle Meunier from 2015-2019, the legendary former winemaker at Evening Land and protégée of Dominique Lafon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 vintage: cool, balanced and elegant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A cooler vintage with more rain and humidity than the vintages that preceded it. A return to the classics type of growing season, resulting in wines with great acidity, structure and lower alcohols levels. Red and black fruit character is balanced by the restraint that comes from world-class winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ultimate insider’s Oregon Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Until now, the only way to taste L'Angolo was to visit their award-winning tasting room or dine at Portland's trendiest restaurants. This is your backstage pass to a producer that intentionally stays under the radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Cool it to 58-60°F to keep the wine’s acid, fruit, and alcohol all in harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlassware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Burgundy stems are a must.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Grilled duck breast with grilled spring onions and cherry gastrique, cedar-plank grilled salmon, or even grilled kalbi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge through 2029+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/langlo_estate_ivneyard.webp?v=1779402153\" alt=\"2019 L'Angolo Estate, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills AVA\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337493073974,"sku":"SOMM2605-LAN19PIN-750","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019_L_Angolo_Estate_Pinot_Noir_Dundee_Hills_AVA_1.png?v=1779302970"},{"product_id":"2022-karl-lawrence-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2022 Karl Lawrence, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFor over three decades, Karl Lawrence Cellars has operated strictly as an insider, word-of-mouth secret. With no flashy tasting room and zero marketing bloat, every single penny goes directly into the juice. This is the exact same outfit that has historically bottled fruit from the absolute Mount Rushmore of Napa terroirs—including Gary Morisoli, Herb Lamb, Beckstoffer To Kalon, and Dr. Crane. Today, we are opening the vault on an exclusive VIP allocation of their sensational \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"481\"\u003e2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWinemaker Bruce Devlin built this voluptuous blend using two historic heritage sites he knows intimately. The core relies on the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003ePocai Vineyard in Calistoga\u003c\/b\u003e, where the warm valley floor delivers a rich, deeply concentrated core of plush boysenberry and black currant. To balance that opulence, he layers in fruit from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"322\"\u003eFig Tree Vineyard at the base of Howell Mountain\u003c\/b\u003e, injecting the wine with real structure, fresh acidity, and complex undertones of crushed graphite. Thoughtfully aged in premium French oak that acts as a supporting frame rather than a mask, it adds faint traces of mocha and baking spice without ever weighing down the decadent fruit. This is elite, velvet-textured Napa royalty at an incredible insider value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46446776188982,"sku":"SOMM2605-KAR22CAB-750","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022KarlLawrence_CabernetSauvignon.png?v=1779990670"},{"product_id":"2020-fanti-brunello-di-montalcino-vallocchio","title":"2020 Tenuta Fanti, Brunello di Montalcino \"Vallocchio\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re looking for a powerhouse Brunello that seamlessly bridges the gap between old-world Tuscan complexity and the deep, muscular structure prized by serious Napa Cabernet collectors, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis Tenuta Fanti”s single-site “Vallocchio” is your bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We secured the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest price in the nation on two or more bottles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offering a rare entry point into one of Montalcino’s most elite zip codes. While neighbor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ciacci Piccolomini’s “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeasily commands north of $125 and the ultimate cult icon P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoggio di Sotto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eregularly climbs past $195, this pristine offer delivers that exact same pedigree and high-rent real estate for a mere fraction of the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 vintage yielded remarkably powerful, concentrated fruit, but at Tenuta Fanti, that intense sun-drenched power was beautifully tempered by their unique terroir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooted in the fractured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egalestro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e schist soils of their prized four-hectare single site, the wine channels a striking savory energy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vallocchio vineyard sits on a highly favored ridge at 330–370 meters elevation right near the historic Abbey of Sant'Antimo in Castelnuovo dell’Abate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis golden amphitheater benefits from constant high-elevation breezes that cool the vines, locking in brilliant freshness and translating the soil's distinct iron, graphite, and mineral undertones directly into the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fanti family has been farming these lands for more than 200 years, but their modern renaissance began when Filippo Fanti took the reins in the early 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rather than carpeting the landscape in vines, Filippo consciously preserved the lion's share of their 300-hectare estate as natural woodland, maintaining a biodiverse ecosystem for their 50 hectares of prime vineyards. The result of this historical stewardship and precise microclimate is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dark-fruited, brooding Brunello wrapped in a tight, close-grained tannic frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is built to impress the most discerning Tuscan palates today, while possessing the sheer muscle and structural integrity to thrive in a collector's cellar for another 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_spectator_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"Wine Spectator Magazine\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points, Wine Spectator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Complex and intense, featuring raspberry, cherry, white pepper, mineral and oak spice aromas and flavors. This racy red is married to a firm yet refined tannic structure, and the finish is driven by vivid acidity. Shows excellent verve and harmony. Best from 2027 through 2045.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio takes its time in the glass. Swirling unlocks depths of crushed blackberries, plums and cloves mingling with hints of rubbed sage and cocoa. This is rich yet racy, with masses of ripe wild berry fruits offset by sour citrus and a bitter bite of dark chocolate toward the close. The 2020 finishes staining and long, leaving a saturation of fine tannins and a pleasantly chewy sensation as a savory herbal tinge slowly fades on the finish.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“From a special vineyard site on cooling schistic galestro clay soils, the Fanti 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio offers a full-bodied and robust interpretation of Sangiovese. The wine opens to a dark color and savory aromas of potting soil, blackened herb and dried fig. These two Fanti releases from 2020 definitely wear the signatures of a hot vintage, with a powerful 15.5% alcohol content in the case of this wine. Vallocchio (aged in botte and tonneaux for 30 months) closes with rich intensity and chalky Sangiovese tannins.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5763d752-7fff-8b49-6f8a-538e0c7f5ee5\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Tenuta_Fanti_Brunello_estate.jpg?v=1780288758\" alt=\"Tenuta Fanti Winery\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46446948220982,"sku":"SOMM2606-FAN20BRU-750","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Fanti_BrunellodiMontalcinoVallocchio.png?v=1779992434"},{"product_id":"2023-chrsitine-vernay-condrieu-coteau-de-vernon","title":"2023 Christine Vernay, Condrieu \"Coteau de Vernon\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArguably the greatest white wine in the Rhône Valley and the undisputed benchmark for the appellation, Domaine Georges Vernay's \"Coteau de Vernon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" is one of the most legendary white wine sites on the planet—right up there with the hallowed grounds of Montrachet or Krug’s Clos d'Ambonnay. The estate holds a sacred history; Francis Vernay founded it, and his son Georges famously saved the Viognier grape from total extinction. Christine Vernay brilliantly steered the ship for over twenty years, and now, the torch passes to her daughter, Emma Amsellem. Emma’s definitive mark on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einstant-classic 2023 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e secured a towering 97-point score from Jeb Dunnuck and preserved the estate’s highest 3-Star status in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship Vernon comes from a microscopic, southeastern-facing hillside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyielding an average of only 600 cases globally each year. With just north of 450 cases imported stateside for the 2023 vintage, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efinding it is an absolute treasure hunt for top collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The secret to its unrepeatable depth lies in ancient, hand-tended vines planted between 1936 and 1938, clinging desperately to dizzyingly steep, stone-supported terraces of fractured biotite granite. This severe, decomposed terroir imparts a laser-focused minerality and a breathtaking, saline precision that effortlessly frames Viognier’s naturally thick, luxurious texture and exotic perfume of honeysuckle and white stone fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the standard knock on Condrieu is that it cannot age, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoteau de Vernon completely shatters the mold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenowned critic Neal Martin of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e famously marveled over older bottles—specifically a 1982—noting that with time, it sheds its youthful exuberance to reveal the petrol-kissed, tertiary charm of a well-cellared German Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It drinks brilliantly for four to six years on its exotic, floral fruit, but will comfortably evolve for decades into a taut, noble masterpiece of candied citrus, mint, and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For an unforgettable culinary experience, serve this brilliant 2023 vintage slightly chilled alongside a luxurious butter-poached lobster finished with a delicate Lemongrass and Ginger Beurre Blanc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanté!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jeb_dunnuck_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"Jeb Dunnuck Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore tight and closed compared to the L'Enfer, the 2023 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon reveals rich, powerful citrus fruit, acacia flowers, honeyed minerality, and exotic orange-like nuances. It's rich, full-bodied, has a powerful, concentrated mouthfeel, beautiful richness and purity, and a great finish. Give it a year and drink over the following decade. Drink 2027-2037.”  - Feb. 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2023 Condrieu Côteau de Vernon is dashing as it opens with early-ripe peach and apricot, lemon peel, pastry and dried blossom. Midweight carrying real substance, the 2023 is a superbly balanced Côteau de Vernon with scope and density, settling the expression with immaculate freshness on the nuanced and refined long finish. Gorgeous.” - Jan. 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem Is Excluded From Discounts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Chrsitine_Vernay_Condrieu_wine.jpg?v=1780284596\" alt=\"Christine Vernay, Condrieu\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46456135974966,"sku":"SOMM2605-CVE23NRV-750","price":224.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023ChrsitineVernay_CondrieuCoteaudeVernon.png?v=1780069319"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-simone-palette-blanc","title":"2022 Château Simone Palette Blanc","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo understand Château Simone is to understand the Rougier family, who have stood as the ironclad guardians of this estate since 1830\u003c\/strong\u003e. Located just a stone's throw from Aix-en-Provence, the tiny, historic appellation of Palette owes its very survival to the family’s multi-generational defiance of modern, commercial trends. For nearly two centuries, the Rougiers have painstakingly maintained Simone’s north-facing, limestone terraces—originally planted by Monks in the 16th century—preserving ancient clones and pre-phylloxera traditions that can neither be replicated nor rushed. This is not just wine; it is a living artifact of Provençal history, fiercely protected by a family devoted to the absolute pinnacle of estate stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e2022 Palette Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e represents the pinnacle of ancient-vine white winemaking, carrying forward a centuries-old legacy that has generated a fervent, cult-like fanaticism among collectors. Born from north-facing terraces shaded from the intense Provençal sun, this legendary bottling utilizes indigenous yeasts and a meticulous aging regimen of one year in large oak casks followed by an additional year in older, small barriques. The result is an aristocratic white wine that possesses monumental structure, singular texture, and a legendary capacity to evolve in the cellar for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIntensely aromatic, it unleashes deep notes of pine resin, orange blossom, and lanolin, unfolding onto a structured, almost waxy mid-palate punctuated by toasted hazelnut and crushed rock before finishing with a brilliant, chiseled line of mineral acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e96+ Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" … a complex and spiced wine, unwinding in the glass with notes of fresh raisins, ripe orchard fruits, flowers and honey. Full-bodied, dense and straight-laced, it's seamless and layered, with beautiful dry extract, a more pronounced salinity than the 2023 and a long, persistent finish. This is a wine with a broad drinking window.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5c12169c-7fff-ffcb-e359-806ef02e8589\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46485403697206,"sku":"SOMM2606-CSI22PRO-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022ChateauSimonePaletteBlanc.png?v=1780520744"},{"product_id":"2012-colle-santa-mustiola-poggio-ai-chiari-sangiovese-toscana-igt","title":"2012 Colle Santa Mustiola, \"Poggio ai Chiari\" Sangiovese Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2012 Colle Santa Mustiola “Poggio ai Chiari” is nothing short of an ode to Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—an expression so pure, so graceful, it leaves top-tier Brunellos and Super Tuscans in the rearview mirror for sheer quality, balance, and pure soul. After featuring a previous back vintage, this n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eewly arrived 2012 library release is firing on all cylinders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuper-limited allocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with only 4 cases remaining in the entire country. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese purists need to jump \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon this immediately before it vanishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the most unlikely corner of Tuscany—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiusi, once the capital of the Etruscan empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—comes a wine that transcends expectation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Owner Fabio Cenni, a former doctor who returned to his family’s estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the 1980s, is a dying breed in Tuscany; he refuses to pump out vintages and only releases his wines from the cellar when he deems them perfectly ready. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from 28 distinct clones, including four pre-phylloxera vines, this wine undergoes an astonishing decade-long aging regimen that surpasses even the strict laws of Brunello Riserva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Fabio’s organic farming, native yeast fermentation, and patient cellaring yield a wine of haunting elegance, layered complexity, and timeless character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is absolutely singing right now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, revealing its pedigree with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseamless integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that comes alive after a one-hour decant. Seekers of elegant, restrained Sangiovese will find a level of balance and depth here that is nearly impossible to replicate in modern winemaking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt opens with beautifully lifted aromatics, savory earth, and fine-grained, silky tannins that resolve into a deep, soul-stirring finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolte Grazie! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Colle_Santa_Mustiola.jpg?v=1781507139\" alt='2012 Colle Santa Mustiola, \"Poggio ai Chiari\" Sangiovese Toscana IGT' style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46485942140982,"sku":"SOMM2606-CSM12TUS-750","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2012ColleSantaMustiola_PoggioaiChiariSangioveseToscanaIGT.png?v=1780521804"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-musar-bekaa-valley","title":"2018 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractically everything about Château Musar defies expectation. It was founded in the 1930s by Gaston Hochar, a native of the Bekaa Valley who’d made some trips to Bordeaux to explore the wines there. Though Lebanon has a suite of indigenous varieties, Hochar opted to plant Bordeaux’s Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside southern French reds like Cinsault and Carignan. For years, the Musar wines sold primarily to French troops stationed in the region. In fact, a French soldier named Ronald Barton – whose family owned the 2nd growth Saint-Julien estate Léoville-Barton – provided winemaking guidance for the first few vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaston’s son Serge studied winemaking in Bordeaux with the legendary Emile Peynaud, and upon his return, elevated the château to new heights. He also oversaw its most turbulent period. For years, the Bekaa Valley was literally the frontline of the Lebanese Civil War. Shells rained in the vineyard and soldiers marched through. Nonetheless, Musar continued, their pickers hurrying into the vineyard to glean what fruit they could during breaks in fighting.  Musar’s heady mix of deep, lush fruit, soft tannins, and woodsy structure are as much a representation of Lebanese history as they are the Lebanese land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusar’s and Lebanon’s histories are inextricable. It was during the Civil War that the house style came about, with logistical issues meaning wines had to rest in barrel longer than planned, or age in the cellar for years before they could be sold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose of Musar is both undeniably great and hard to pin down. It sings with the blackcurrant fruit, granite, and mushroom tones of Left Bank Bordeaux. But there’s also a sandalwood and dried red fruit undercurrent, something that calls to mind Châteauneuf or even Rioja. It’s like nothing else; the only comparison to Musar is Musar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it’s soft and full-bodied, reinforcing the dusty red fruit tones and gravelly earth. Though Musar will age seemingly forever, it isn’t because of a formidable wall of tannins; at less than a decade old this is already stunning yet easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering the wines Musar holds its own against, the value of a bottle is insane. We’d happily pour it alongside the greats of Bordeaux or Tuscany that cost two or three times as much. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRead more about the legend of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/blogs\/tasting-notes\/wine-producer-spotlight-serge-hochar\" title=\"Serge Hochar\"\u003eSerge Hochar\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/blogs\/tasting-notes\/behind-the-wine-chateau-musar\" title=\"Chateau Musar - Behind The Wine\"\u003eChateau Musar.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/blogs\/tasting-notes\/behind-the-wine-chateau-musar\" title=\"Chateau Musar - Behind The Wine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly above cellar temperature, around 60 degrees. Don’t hesitate to pop this into a decanter and really let it unfurl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy it now or in twenty years. Musar consistently displays a capacity to age almost unparalleled in the world of wine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eespecially\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at this price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing options are wide here, but maybe nothing would be better than some kafta, Lebanese spiced beef kebabs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 points, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fresh and dried cherries, just-picked raspberries, figs and juicy dates headline this impeccably balanced, garnet-hued blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. Drink it now or in several years; either way, you'll be glad you did.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chateau Musar Wine Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/chateau-musar-wine-collection\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Chateau Musar\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/chateau_musar_vineyards.jpg?v=1780628437\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46502545522742,"sku":"SOMM2606-CMU18LEB-750","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018ChateauMusar_BekaaValley.png?v=1780594443"},{"product_id":"2023-boyer-martenot-meursault-1er-cru-charmes","title":"2023 Boyer-Martenot, Meursault 1er Cru \"Charmes\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDomaine Boyer-Martenot is globally revered for capturing the absolute apex of Meursault precision, guided by fourth-generation winemaker Vincent Boyer. Moving completely away from chemical intervention, Vincent’s rigorous organic farming focuses heavily on deep soil plowing to extract unparalleled limestone tension from the vineyard bedrock. What makes this family estate so unique is Vincent's masterful inclusion of unlined concrete eggs for the final phase of aging, a brilliant technique that locks in vibrant primary energy while allowing the wines to build a seamless texture. Sourced from estate-owned plots, allocations of this pristine 2023 collection are microscopic and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eCharmes\u003c\/i\u003e Premier Cru is a legendary site situated on the lower portion of the hillside, where deeper, richer clay layers interlace with the sub-surface limestone. This unique composition yields some of the most decadent, voluptuous, and texturally complex white Burgundies in the world. Vincent taps into 40-year-old vines here to achieve a striking sensory balance, delivering an intensely aromatic profile of yellow peach, baked apple, toasted hazelnut, and fresh brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem Is Excluded From Discounts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46511910486070,"sku":"SOMM2606-BMA23CHA-750","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023Boyer-Martenot_Meursault1erCruCharmes.png?v=1780949648"},{"product_id":"2021-pedro-pecina-el-vino-prodig-rioja-crianza-vina-de-la-merce","title":"2021 El Vino Pródigo, \"La Viña de la Merce\", Rioja Crianza","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn the high, wind-swept vineyards of Rioja Alta,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Viña de la Merce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the signature wine of El Vino Pródigo, the personal project of Pedro Peciña Gil from the storied Peciña family. The Pecinas are a true Rioja grower-winemaker lineage, known for hands-in-the-vineyard work with old Tempranillo and a deep, generational sense of place. Pedro’s wine is named for his mother, and that family story is baked into the bottle: this is a wine with genuine heart, a tribute to memory built on old vines, careful farming, and a classic Rioja sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eFrom a 35-plus-year-old vineyard at roughly 580 meters, the grapes grow on stony, clay-leaning soils that sharpen the wine’s focus and preserve its lift. Fermented in tank and aged 14 months in used oak—mostly American with a French component—\u003cem\u003eLa Viña de la Merce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the classic Rioja backbone without heavy oak masking the fruit. You get bright red cherry and plum, a sweep of savory spice, and a polished, food-ready finish. It’s a wine that feels both old-school and intentional: terroir-driven, restrained, and unfailingly elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOld-vine Rioja character from a 35+-year vineyard in Rioja Alta, this wine shows the concentration, structure, and savory depth you expect from mature Tempranillo, not lighter, fruit-only effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eAged 14 months in used oak, mostly American with some French, so the wood adds polish and spice without drenching the fruit in vanilla or caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eNamed for Pedro’s mother, this is a family tribute with real emotional weight, made by a winemaker from a true Rioja grower-winemaker lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eDecant for 15 minutes and serve at 60–64 °F in Burgundy stems to keep the red fruit bright and the savory oak balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003ePair with rustic, savory food: roast lamb, grilled pork, herb-crusted chicken, mushroom risotto, or aged Manchego and other hard Spanish cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/El_Vino_Prodigo_-_rioja_vineyrds.jpg?v=1781239481\" alt=\"El Vino Pródigo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46541976469558,"sku":"SOMM2606-PPE21RAL-750","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021ElVinoProdigo_LaVinadelaMerce_RiojaCrianza.png?v=1781194822"},{"product_id":"2010-champagne-saint-chamant-cuvee-de-chardonnay-brut-epernay","title":"2010 Champagne Saint-Chamant \"Cuvee de Chardonnay\" Brut, Epernay","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Saint-Chamant has been in the hands of the Coquillette family since 1930, but heritage alone isn't what makes this bottle special. What separates Saint-Chamant from most of Champagne is a commitment that few houses would be willing—or able—to make today. The family farms Grand Cru Chardonnay in Chouilly, one of the great villages of the Côte des Blancs, then holds its top wines for years before release. This 2010 Cuvée de Chardonnay spent a full decade aging on its lees before disgorgement, an extraordinary stretch of cellar time that ties up inventory, demands patience, and requires complete confidence in the wine. Few producers can afford to do it. Even fewer still choose to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes entirely from Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards rooted in the chalk and limestone soils of Chouilly, a village long prized for producing some of Champagne's most complete expressions of Blanc de Blancs. The 2010 vintage delivered wines of concentration, structure, and longevity, and Saint-Chamant responded with the kind of élevage that allows a great vintage to fully reveal itself. Fifteen years after harvest, the wine carries the energy and mineral precision that define the Côte des Blancs, layered with the brioche, roasted nuts, citrus oil, and deep textural richness that only emerge after years on the lees. This is mature Blanc de Blancs with the pedigree of Grand Cru fruit, the benefit of a great vintage, and the patience of a family that has spent nearly a century doing things its own way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full decade of lees aging before disgorgement—far beyond what most vintage Champagnes receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from Chouilly, one of the Côte des Blancs' most important villages for Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFifteen years removed from harvest and drinking in a beautiful place today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe in a white wine glass at 48-52°F rather than a flute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it a few minutes in the glass to allow the full spectrum of aromas to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with lobster, scallops, roast chicken, aged Comté, or enjoy it on its own and let the wine tell the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem Is Excluded From Discounts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561116258358,"sku":"SOMM2606-CSC10CHA-750","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2010ChampagneSaint-ChamantCuveedeChardonnayBrut_Epernay.png?v=1781194491"},{"product_id":"2015-chateau-latour-les-forts-de-latour-pauillac","title":"2015 Château Latour \"Les Forts de Latour\", Pauillac","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCrafted by the exact same world-class winemaking team and utilizing the state-of-the-art facilities as Château Latour's flagship Grand Vin, Les Forts de Latour represents the pinnacle of Left Bank pedigree. Sourced from younger vines and dedicated plots, this elite selection captures the estate’s legendary signature style at a mere fraction of the First Growth price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHailing from a stellar, highly acclaimed vintage, the 2015 expression delivers a deeply structured, ripe, and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend. Balanced by velvety tannins, incredible freshness, and impeccable provenance direct from the Château, it is just hitting its sweet spot after a 60 to 90-minute decant and has the backbone to cellar effortlessly for another 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e95 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAromas of blackcurrants, sweet tobacco, fresh herbs, licorice and cigar box follow through to a full body with tannins that are totally integrated and ultra, ultra fine, framing the wine and highlighting the subtle, pretty fruit. All about grace and beauty. Keeps getting better.\" - May 2021 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e94 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\" ... needs a fair bit of air to unlock a profound, powerhouse nose of blackcurrant cordial, boysenberries, plum preserves and dark chocolate, with suggestions of Chinese five spice, clove oil, violets and crushed rocks. The palate packs an absolute flavor wallop, bursting with rich, ripe black fruits and loads of spicy sparks, while framed by beautifully plush tannins, finishing long and minerally.\" - April 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e94 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\" ... silky, perfumed and wonderfully nuanced from the very first taste. Crushed red berry, cedar, tobacco, mint and blood orange lend striking aromatic nuance. Ample and resonant in feel, yet with mid-weight structure, the 2015 is a total pleasure to taste today. All of the natural radiance of the warm year comes through in the wine's generous, inviting personality. Drink it over the next 15 years or so. \u003ci\u003e-March 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eItem Is Excluded From Discounts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Château Latour\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/chateau_latour.jpg?v=1781262648\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561119797302,"sku":"SOMM2606-CHA15BOR-750","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2015ChateauLatourLesFortsdeLatour_Pauillac.png?v=1781196523"},{"product_id":"2021-torre-de-ona-rioja-el-camino","title":"2021 La Rioja Alta-Torre de Oña, Rioja “El Camino”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have been fortunate to taste and showcase the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabsolute pinnacle of traditional Rioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—including legendary, multi-vintage verticals of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Rioja Alta’s Gran Reserva “904”and “890”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Yet, it marked a monumental shift when that historic firm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacquired Torre de Oña in 1995, expanding their brilliance into Rioja Alavesa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upending the traditional hierarchy, this extraordinary 80-year-old old-vine field blend debut completely steals the spotlight. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Torre de Oña Rioja “El Camino”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknocks those historic Gran Reserva vanguards off their mantle for sheer elegance, depth, purity, and core powe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003er. Poised to age for 15 to 20 years, it is so staggeringly complete and gorgeous right now that waiting is entirely optional. The critics are unanimous in their awe: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points from Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside a chorus of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96-Point scores from Decanter, Vinous, and Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile La Rioja Alta S.A. is famously anchored in the savory, American-oak traditions of Haro, revered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehead winemaker Julio Sáenz has directed Torre de Oña since 2005 to champion single-site precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sourced from three tiny heritage parcels in the high-elevation village of Elvillar, these vines thrive on cool Sierra Cantabria breezes and chalky limestone-silt loam soils. Unlike the tertiary leather and sweet spice profiles of the Haro-based 890 and 904, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"El Camino\" utilizes larger, 500-liter French oak barrels. It trades oxidative plushness for tense, vertical energy, vibrant mineral-driven acidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and intense, crystalline fruit—bridging century-old traditions with modern, single-village power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis effort is an absolute tour de force! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose explodes with pristine black cherry, crushed graphite, violets, and integrated wood smoke. The palate displays incredible core strength, framing a dense layer of dark fruit with ultra-fine, chalky tannins and brilliant high-altitude freshness. Impeccably balanced, it boasts a persistent, mineral-drenched finish that echoes for nearly a minute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA breathtaking debut that deserves a prime spot in any serious cellar next to the greatest names of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¡Viva España! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jeb_dunnuck_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"Jeb Dunnuck Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“ … produced from old bush vines in Rioja Alavesa grown at high altitude that are, on average, 80 years old and low-yielding but high in quality. This is what the winery considers its first artisanal wine, with this being the first vintage, from the outstanding 2021, with only 4,000 bottles produced. A very complex sultry wine, it offers light spice, rich red fruit, dried herb, and silky tannins within a full-bodied, concentrated style …”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points, Vinous Media: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“ … a blend of three old-vine parcels near Elvillar. Aromatically complex, it contains blackberry, plum, raspberry and balsamic herb aromas, with oak in a supporting role. Delicate yet energetic, the palate is layered with a chalky texture and enveloping flow before a long, balanced finish of fruit and oak. Concentrated but never heavy, this is a refined Rioja that hints at the region’s evolving identity. The 2021 is built to age.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/decanter_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834034\" alt=\"Decanter Magazine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points, Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Aromas of forest floor, red cherry and rhubarb reflect its cool, Rioja Alavesa origin. Already offering perfectly integrated oak, the wine has subtle graphite notes and a certain chalky texture. 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Meticulously dry-farmed and treated with the utmost respect for the land, this iconic site is famous for yielding wines with an unmistakable, broodingly savory spine and remarkable structural longevity. Winemaker Erin Nuccio coaxes absolute magic from these older vines for the Haden Fig label, crafting a Pinot Noir that brilliantly balances power with ethereal grace. It is a masterclass in tension, delivering a perfumed, complex profile that effortlessly outclasses its price point. On the palate, it explodes with vibrant layers of oil-cured black olives, sour cherries, crushed red plums, and wet forest floor, all framed by incredibly fine-grained, melt-away tannins and a pulsing, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFor an unforgettable pairing that brings a taste of Portland’s elite wine scene to your table, look no further than Dame, the Northeast quadrant's premier destination for low-intervention gems and wood-fired mastery. The kitchen’s signature wood-roasted wild mushrooms, served over a rich bed of stone-ground polenta and finished with shaved black truffles, makes for a transcendent match. The wine's vibrant structural acidity effortlessly cuts right through the buttery polenta, while the deep, marine-sediment undertones of the Freedom Hill vineyard latch onto the smoky, earthy depth of the truffles and mushrooms. 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This is a monument to patience and old-school craftsmanship, showcasing a singular style of wine found nowhere else on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eSourced from the clay-heavy \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eEn Spois\u003c\/i\u003e vineyard, this Savagnin ages for years completely untouched under a blanket of native yeast flor (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003ela voile\u003c\/i\u003e). The result is a medium-to-full-bodied masterpiece brimming with powerful, oxidative notes of crushed walnuts, preserved ginger, curry spice, and dried pineapple. The palate boasts an incredibly dense, textured core with an intense saline minerality and a finish that rings out for minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46590146904118,"sku":"SOMM2606-TST18VJNESPS-620","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/CopyofTe2018Benedicte_StephaneTissot_VinJaune_EnSpois_mplate1.png?v=1781722718"},{"product_id":"2022-benedicte-stephane-tissot-pinot-noir-en-barberon-cotes-du-jura","title":"2023 Benedicte \u0026 Stephane Tissot, Pinot Noir “En Barberon” Cotes du Jura","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eWhile the world continuously hunts for fine Burgundy, top sommeliers look further east to Tissot’s legendary, terroir-focused single-vineyard reds for true emotional resonance. 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The property became a winery in 1985, and from the beginning it was shaped by a family-driven commitment to thoughtful farming, small production, and wines that reflect the site rather than any flash or trend. Tom Farella, after studying viticulture and enology at UC Davis and gaining experience in Napa, Burgundy, and Oregon, eventually took over winemaking and helped steer the family estate into one of Coombsville’s most respected names. The vineyard’s long history of producing fruit for top Napa producers also underscores how prized this land has been for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Malbec comes from that same deeply expressive Coombsville vineyard, where volcanic soils, rocky slopes, and the region’s naturally cooler growing conditions help preserve freshness and structure. Farella’s estate has long been known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but Malbec fits beautifully into the site’s mix of exposures and soil diversity, offering dark fruit, floral lift, and a firm, mineral edge. The 2021 vintage also carries the added significance of the label and estate evolution introduced with that vintage, which honored Frank Farella and the family’s legacy while continuing the vineyard’s long-term stewardship. In other words, this is not just a varietal wine; it’s a piece of Napa history rooted in a specific place and a multigenerational family story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt comes from a historic Coombsville estate known for deep, volcanic soils and cool-climate structure, which gives the wine energy and precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Malbec offers a compelling twist on the Farella style: ripe dark fruit, savory complexity, and a mineral-backed finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt carries real family and vineyard provenance, with a story that adds meaning and credibility for customers who care about place and heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe between 60–64 F, slightly cool, so the fruit stays fresh and the structure remains polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant for 30–60 minutes to open up the aromatics and soften the wine’s natural grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with grilled lamb, tri-tip, short ribs, mushroom dishes, or rosemary-roasted vegetables for the best expression.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/coombsville_farfella.jpg?v=1782093924\" alt=\"Farella Winery, Coombsville\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618544963638,"sku":"SOMM2606-FAR21MAL-750","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021FarellaMalbec_Coombsville_1.png?v=1781809369"},{"product_id":"2020-clos-rougeard-saumur-champigny-le-clos","title":"2020 Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny “Le Clos”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHailing from the historic Saumur region of France’s Loire Valley, Clos Rougeard is an estate of legendary proportions, long revered for setting the absolute benchmark for Cabernet Franc. Decades before organic and biodynamic practices became modern trends, the Foucault family quietly preserved ancestral farming methods, treating their vineyards with a site-specific intensity usually reserved for Grand Cru Burgundy. For the serious collector, securing a bottle from this iconic estate is a definitive milestone. Because our annual allocation of this newly arrived 2020 vintage is strictly limited to just a handful of bottles, this represents a rare window to acquire a pristine cellar cornerstone where global demand perpetually outstrips supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eServing as the estate’s cornerstone bottling, \"Le Clos\" is a masterfully balanced blend of several emblematic vineyard plots defined by deep clay and limestone (tuffeau) soils. Sourced from vines averaging 40 years of age and aged for 18 to 24 months in seasoned oak barrels, it delivers a stunningly seamless and elegant gateway to the domaine’s signature style. Expect a vibrant, incredibly pure expression of Cabernet Franc that beautifully balances bright red fruit, earthy complexity, and fine, silk-like tannins. It is approachable early by Clos Rougeard standards but built with the flawless architecture to age gracefully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem Is Excluded From Discounts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/clos-rougeard\" title=\"Clos Rougeard Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Complete Clos Rougeard Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/clos-rougeard\" title=\"Clos Rougeard\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/barrrel_room_2019_Clos_Rougeard_Saumur_Champigny__Le_Clos__Clos_Rougeard_Saumur_Champigny__Le_Clos__-_Wine_Label_2019_Clos_Rougeard_Saumur_Champigny__Le_Clos_ba14d243-c76f-4362-a2a8-4500b4d69d0c.jpg?v=1777101740\" alt=\"Clos Rougeard\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46653291200566,"sku":"SOMM2606-CRGD20SMCHMP-750","price":194.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020ClosRougeard_Saumur-Champigny_LeClos_1.png?v=1782257018"},{"product_id":"2024-olivier-morin-chablis","title":"2024 Olivier Morin, Chablis","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSince 1992, when he left a life in the music industry to take over the family domaine, essentially trading in his turntables for a tractor, Olivier has never looked back. Three decades later, Morin has established himself as one of the region's most quietly serious growers. Since 2020, all vineyards have been farmed organically, officially certified in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage shows what real Chablis looks like when nobody's trying to impress anyone. Estate vines average 30 years old and sit in Mont Périer, the hillsides southwest of the village near Courgis, where fine clay mixes with white limestone so dense with fossilized marine life you can pick the shell shapes out by hand — the same Kimmeridgian seam that runs under every great Chablis vineyard. The result tastes like liquid minerals melded with lemon rind and crushed oyster shell: clean, saline, with genuine power beneath the precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tank on indigenous yeasts, left on fine lees for 12 to 18 months. Very little sulfur is added at any step, and the wine is bottled unfiltered. This isn't manipulated wine. It's just honest Chablis from a grower more interested in his soil than his press coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite over story.\u003c\/strong\u003e This isn't generic regional Chablis — it's estate fruit off 30-year-old vines planted directly in the fossil-rich limestone of Mont Périer, the soil that built Chablis's reputation in the first place. Lemon and quince up front, spring wildflowers and crushed oyster shell underneath, all carried by a long, saline finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of real Chablis's last honest values.\u003c\/strong\u003e You're buying fruit from the same limestone seam that runs through bottles costing twice or three times as much, made by a grower who farms organically because he believes in it, not because it sells. No négociant markup, no trophy-hunter pricing — just a vigneron who'd rather you taste the dirt than read his tasting notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eServe chilled between 50-54°F in White Burgundy stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuilt for fresh oysters, simply grilled fish, and roast chicken brined with garlic and sage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDrink now through 2030+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46663139885110,"sku":"SOMM2606-OMC24CHA-750","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024OlivierMorinChablis.png?v=1782252108"},{"product_id":"2020-rocca-di-montegrossi-geremia-toscana-igt","title":"2020 Rocca Di Montegrossi, \"Geremia\" Toscana IGT, Gaiole, Chianti","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Rocca di Montegrossi \"Geremia\" is a powerhouse Super Tuscan that has officially crossed the threshold into the elite tier of Italian wine. Earning a spectacular 97-point score from both Jeb Dunnuck and Antonio Galloni (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Galloni explicitly declared the 2020 as \"the best Geremia yet made.\" For collectors who routinely buy Napa Valley Cabernet or blue-chip Bordeaux, this bottling bridges those two worlds perfectly while remaining profoundly Tuscan at its core. It offers an incredible opportunity to get ahead of a wine that has flown under the radar for too long, backed by the exact same critical consensus as the region's absolute icons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat truly sets this estate apart from its legendary peers is patience. While famous houses like Tignanello, Solaia, and Galatrona have long since moved past their 2020 releases—commanding prices anywhere from $115 to nearly $400—proprietor Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi holds Geremia back much longer, only now unleashing this breathtaking vintage. It stacks up tier-for-tier with those benchmarks in structure and ageability, yet it remains accessible at a fraction of the cost. This is true aristocratic pedigree without the corporate markup, born from certified organic vineyards tended by a family whose winemaking roots in Chianti stretch back 37 generations to the 10th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep, saturated purple in the glass, the 2020 Geremia opens with an intense core of cassis, black plum, and wild Tuscan herbs. On the palate, its lush, supple fruit is framed by crushed-rock minerality, a distinct graphite edge, and perfectly polished tannins. It balances its immense 15% power with seamless acidity and a long, savory finish—built to impress tonight or cellar for the next two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2020 Geremia may very well be the best vintage ever for Marco Ricasoli's Merlot\/Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Plush, silky contours wrap around a core of black fruit, espresso, licorice, menthol and lavender. A wine of exceptional balance, the 2020 is impressive, even in the very early going. I can't wait to see how it ages. This is truly exceptional.” - Antonio Galloni, February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jeb_dunnuck_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"Jeb Dunnuck Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2020 Geremia, a blend of 70% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, was aged in barrique and tonneaux and pours a saturated red hue. Highly expressive with aromas of Amarena cherry, currant, menthol, juniper, eucalyptus, rocky earth, and wildflowers, it’s full-bodied and offers layered depth along with vibrant acidity and broad and sustained length on the palate. This is a powerful yet refined wine with excellent aging potential. Drink 2026-2046.” - Audrey Frick, May 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671871082550,"sku":"SOMM2606-RDM20TUS-750","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020RoccaDiMontegrossi_GeremiaToscanaIGT.png?v=1782340134"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-vincent-alexandre-cluzel-saint-joseph-cuvee-du-vignon","title":"2022 Domaine Vincent \u0026 Alexandre Cluzel, Saint-Joseph \"Cuvée du Vignon\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDomaine Vincent \u0026amp; Alexandre Cluzel emerged in 2013 when brothers Vincent and Alexandre took the reins of their family’s historic vineyards in the heart of northern Rhône’s Saint-Joseph appellation, transforming modest holdings into a rising star estate focused on estate-grown Syrah. Nestled on the right bank of the Rhône River amid steep, terraced granite slopes, the brothers farm their parcels with meticulous care—pruning severely to limit yields, harvesting by hand, and vinifying with minimal intervention to let the rugged terroir shine through. Their minimalist approach, using concrete tanks and neutral oak for élevage, strips away excess while amplifying the vivid purity of Saint-Joseph’s schistous granitic soils, where Syrah develops its signature blend of dark fruit intensity, floral lift, and peppery minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 2022 Saint-Joseph \"Cuvée du Vignon\" captures a ripe yet balanced vintage in this storied appellation, drawing from the domaine’s high-elevation sites that temper summer warmth with cool nights for preserved freshness. Expect concentrated aromas of blackberry, violet, and cracked black pepper, unfolding into a dense mid-palate of blueberry compote, smoked meat, and graphite-edged tannins that build toward a long, saline finish. This wine exemplifies Cluzel’s rapid ascent: powerful yet precise Syrah that rivals pricier Côte-Rôtie neighbors, offering both immediate hedonism and the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 8-10 years.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious terroir, tiny volume\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steep, decomposed granite terraces give you classic Saint-Joseph aromatics—violet, black fruit, pepper—A U.S.-exclusive bottling.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily-run and estate-grown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two brothers farming and vinifying all their own fruit, with low yields and a focus on purity, not bulk or branding.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Cave Cluzel - Pierreclos Imports\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/pierreclosimports.com\/collections\/cave-cluzel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage-fueled intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2022’s warm, generous season delivers concentrated dark berry fruit and supple tannins without sacrificing lift or freshness.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-enjoy-it\"\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe smart\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pour at 60–65°F after a brief chill; too warm and you’ll lose the floral lift and mineral snap that make this so compelling.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Domaine Les Alexandrins Saint-Joseph - 2020\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/m.lesalexandrins.com\/K94Q1E\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive it air\u003c\/strong\u003e: Decant for 45–90 minutes to let the granite-driven structure relax and the bouquet of violets, blackberry, and smoked meat fully unfurl.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label='Vincent \u0026amp; Alexandre Cluzel 2021 Saint-Joseph \"Cuveé du Vignon\"' data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/vincent-alexandre-cluzel-2021-saint-joseph-cuvee-du-vignon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with substance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Think grilled lamb, ribeye, sausages, or anything with char and spice—this Syrah’s dark fruit and peppery core love rich, savory food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/cruzel_vincnet.webp?v=1783324295\" alt=\"Domaine Vincent \u0026amp; Alexandre Cluzel, Saint-Joseph\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46741084405814,"sku":"SOMM2607-DVI22NRV-750","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022DomaineVincent_AlexandreCluzel_Saint-JosephCuveeduVignon.png?v=1782927269"},{"product_id":"2020-huber-verdereau-monthelie-la-combe-danay","title":"2020 Huber-Verdereau, Monthelie \"La Combe Danay\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDomaine Huber-Verdereau traces its roots to 1928 when Raoul Verdereau first bottled wines from Volnay, but the modern renaissance came via Thiébault Huber, a former sommelier at Paris hotspots like L’Ambrosie who returned to his wife’s family estate in Meursault in the early 90s. Taking the reins of just 3 hectares, he expanded thoughtfully to 9 hectares across Côte de Beaune gems—Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, Puligny—while converting everything to certified biodynamic farming under Demeter, shunning copper sulfate for volcanic sulfur and lunar-cycle rituals that coax singular energy from the vines. Thiébault’s palate, honed pouring grand crus for Michelin stars, now shapes every parcel: whole-cluster ferments in cement tanks, minimal oak (mostly neutral or foudres), and zero fining for Pinot Noir that pulses with life rather than polish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHis Monthélie “La Combe Danay” comes from a hillside parcel influenced by a small valley (“combe”), a geological feature that channels cooler air and slows ripening. Soils here are classic Côte de Beaune limestone mixed with clay and colluvial debris, contributing both aromatic lift and structural tension. In 2020, a warm but balanced vintage, the wine shows a combination of ripe red and dark fruit with floral and lightly savory notes, supported by fine tannins and fresh acidity. Vinification is consistent with Huber’s style: hand-harvested fruit, partial whole-cluster depending on the year, native yeast fermentation in concrete, gentle extraction, and aging in mostly neutral oak. The result is a precise, site-driven Monthélie that reflects both the vintage and the cooling influence of its terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFrom a fully biodynamic, Demeter-certified estate with over two decades of commitment to the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMonthélie sourcing offers Côte de Beaune Pinot character with more accessibility than neighboring Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMade by a highly regarded grower with both critical recognition and regional leadership influence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Serve It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eServe slightly cool, around 58\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e–62°F in large Burgundy stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePair with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRoast chicken with thyme and garlic, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003educk confit with lentils, cherries, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewild mushroom risotto, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eroast pork with herbs and mustard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDecant up to 60 minutes. 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