{"product_id":"the-explore-4-september-2026","title":"The Explore 4: La Vendange","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Vendange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine grape harvest is one of the most consequential decisions a winemaker makes all year. Get it wrong by even a week and the wine’s entire character shifts. It’s not a single event but a moving target driven by ripeness rather than the calendar. In this selection, we explore the decisions that go into when and how to harvest, and what impacts those decisions have on the final wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection Includes:\u003cbr\u003e2023 Duex Roches 'Tradition' Macon Villages\u003cbr\u003e2024 Gradis Ciutta, Sauvignon, Collio, Friuli\u003cbr\u003e2021 Trois Noix, Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e2022 Manfredi Barolo DOCG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Explore4_September_2026.pdf?v=1790031054\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomm Booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":45503132827702,"sku":"SOMM2609-EXPLORE4-750","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Picker_Bins_203969505_Preview.jpg?v=1790031041","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/the-explore-4-september-2026","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}