{"product_id":"best-kept-secrets","title":"Best Kept Secrets Wine Pack","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"329\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"348\" data-start=\"329\"\u003eBest Kept Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e shines a light on regions that rarely make the headlines but consistently deliver character, balance, and value. These wines come from places just off the beaten path, overlooked despite their history, talent, and terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eEach bottle in this pack is a reminder that great wine isn’t confined to well-known regions. It’s shaped by thoughtful farming, distinctive landscapes, and producers focused on craft rather than acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eSome of the world’s most compelling wines come from regions you won’t always see on a restaurant list or retail shelf. \u003cem data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eBest Kept Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e explores these under-the-radar places with deep winemaking traditions that quietly produce wines of clarity, balance, and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003eThis pack is about trust and curiosity. Every bottle is chosen because it overdelivers: expressive wines from dedicated producers working in landscapes that reward patience and attention. If you’re looking to drink like an insider, this is where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"2014 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/products\/5dd34e77ee5b3361f6f43c046c508f36.jpg?v=1686587803\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"2014 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/wine-shop\/products\/2014-boehkenhootskloof-syrahsomm2601-boe14syr-750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e2014 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/wine-shop\/products\/2014-boehkenhootskloof-syrahsomm2601-boe14syr-750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"919\"\u003eSwartland, South Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blackberry and plum layered with smoked meat, black olive, and cracked pepper. Savory, structured, and beautifully evolved with age, showing depth without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eWhy It’s a Secret: \u003c\/strong\u003eSwartland has become a cult region among sommeliers, but its finest wines remain underappreciated globally. Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s benchmark producers, and aged Syrah like this proves the region’s ability to rival the world’s great savory reds .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Thistledown, Grenache “Sands of Time”\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/wine-shop\/products\/2022-thistledown-grenache-sands-of-time-blewitt-springssomm2511-thst24sotgr-750\"\u003e\u003cimg alt='2023 Thistledown, \"Thorny Devil\" Old-Vine Grenache, (October Club)' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Thistledown_Thorny_Devil.png?v=1758662785\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"2024 Thistledown, Grenache “Sands of Time”\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/wine-shop\/products\/2022-thistledown-grenache-sands-of-time-blewitt-springssomm2511-thst24sotgr-750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1462\"\u003e2024 Thistledown, Grenache “Sands of Time”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/wine-shop\/products\/2022-thistledown-grenache-sands-of-time-blewitt-springssomm2511-thst24sotgr-750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1462\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003eBlewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, Australia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted red fruit, wild strawberry, rose petal, and subtle spice. Light on its feet with fine tannins and a long, mineral finish. Grenache with restraint and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2030\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003eWhy It’s a Secret: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlewitt Springs is one of McLaren Vale’s most distinctive subregions, prized for sandy soils that produce aromatic, graceful wines. Thistledown champions a fresher, more refined Australian Grenache style that remains under the radar outside serious wine circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2030\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"2020 Familia Furlotti Malbec\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/wine-shop\/products\/2020-familia-furlotti-malbec-lunlunta-mendoza-argentinasomm2510cl-ffu20mal-750\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"2020 Familia Furlotti Malbec Lunlunta\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020_Familia_Furlotti_Malbec_Lunlunta_1.png?v=1758667596\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"2037\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"2020 Familia Furlotti Malbec\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/wine-shop\/products\/2020-familia-furlotti-malbec-lunlunta-mendoza-argentinasomm2510cl-ffu20mal-750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003e2020 Familia Furlotti Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2106\" data-start=\"2076\"\u003eLunlunta, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2108\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe black cherry, violet, and cocoa with firm structure and refreshing acidity. Balanced and expressive, showing nuance beyond the stereotypical Malbec profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2312\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003eWhy It’s a Secret: \u003c\/strong\u003eLunlunta is one of Mendoza’s historic districts, home to old vines and traditional farming. While Malbec is famous, site-driven and restrained the wine reveals a deeper, more complex side of the region that rarely gets attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"2020 Kir-Yianni Xinomavro “Ramnista” Single Vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Kir-Yianni_XinomavroRamnistaSingleVineyard_Naoussa.png?v=1768507428\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"2020 Kir-Yianni Xinomavro “Ramnista” Single Vineyard\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2020-kir-yianni-xinomavro-ramnista-single-vineyard-naoussasomm2601-kryn20rmnxv-750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2565\"\u003e2020 Kir-Yianni Xinomavro “Ramnista” Single Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2020-kir-yianni-xinomavro-ramnista-single-vineyard-naoussasomm2601-kryn20rmnxv-750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2565\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2561\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2641\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eNaoussa, Greece\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2800\" data-start=\"2643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2661\" data-start=\"2643\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried cherry, tomato leaf, olive, and earthy spice. Firm tannins, high acidity, and long finish, structured, savory, and built to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3057\" data-start=\"2802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2802\"\u003eWhy It’s a Secret: \u003c\/strong\u003eNaoussa’s Xinomavro is often compared to Barolo for its structure and aging potential, yet remains largely overlooked. Kir-Yianni is a reference-point producer, and Ramnista shows just how serious and age-worthy Greek reds can be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44713928261686,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/bestkeptsecretsredwinepack.jpg?v=1768859489","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/best-kept-secrets","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}