{"product_id":"the-explore-4-november-2026-welcome","title":"The Explore 4: Pacific Northwest","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pacific Northwest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this issue we head to the Pacific Northwest, where the Cascade Range divides two very different worlds of wine: Oregon’s cool, rain-fed Willamette Valley and Washington’s sun-drenched, flood-carved Columbia Valley. From a Ribbon Ridge pioneer’s old-vine Pinot Gris to cobblestone-grown Walla Walla Syrah, these four wines show how young vineyards, ancient soils and a dramatic climate shape some of America’s most exciting bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Collection Includes:\u003cbr\u003e\n2024 Ridgecrest, Pinot Gris Old Vine Estate, Ribbon Ridge\u003cbr\u003e\n2021 Lemelson Vineyards, Pinot Noir \"Chestnut Hill Vineyard\"\u003cbr\u003e\n2022 Latta Wines, Roussanne \"Lawrence Vineyard\", Royal Slope\u003cbr\u003e\n2018 Gramercy Cellars, Syrah, Walla Walla Valley\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore 4 is for the curious connoisseur and the adventurous novice alike. Whether it’s an in-depth examination of a particular region, grape variety, or concept, each four-bottle shipment is its own unique adventure—and each shipment comes with an expertly prepared info packet describing the theme and the wines in rich detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here as a one-time Wine Pack purchase, this is a great introduction to our clubs without the commitment. No guesswork—just delicious wine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This item is a pre-packed selection chosen by our team of sommeliers and will ship on its own. It is ineligible for “A Case At Your Pace.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot afraid of commitment? Check out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/the-somm-6-april-2023\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClubs sign-up page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to make it official with a subscription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48334884601910,"sku":"SOMM2611-EXPLORE4V2-750","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/AdobeStock_178644295.jpg?v=1793292913","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/the-explore-4-november-2026-welcome","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}