{"title":"Thanksgiving Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"flavia-pre-phylloxera-etna-rosso-2015-750-ml","title":"Flavia Pre-Phylloxera Etna Rosso 2015 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eFlavia Rallo and her team have won the Silver Medal at the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for her inspirational\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrephylloxera Etna Rosso 2015\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a magical blend of ungrafted Nerello Mascalese (80%) and Nerello Cappuccio (20%).  Imagine if Burgundy was planted on the side of a volcano. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavia Prephylloxera Etna Rosso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis produced from a 1 hectare vineyard on the volcanic soils of Etna personally cared for by the Rallo family. These vines are 130-140 years old (!), planted before the phylloxera louse made it to Sicily in deep sandy-volcanic soils at 900+ meters altitude, in Solicchiata, Castiglione dì Sicilia . They only see organic treatments, are hand-harvested, then native yeast fermented in stainless steel. Following this, the wine matures for at least 48 months in 500 liter Slavonian oak tonneaux of third passage, and then refines at least 12 months in bottle. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis super-rare and limited production wine offers smoky, deep red fruit notes held aloft by a mineral-rich frame that ends in a long, haunting finish. It's like a Grand Cru Burgundy grown on the side of a volcano, ethereal and deep at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from a 1 ha vineyard on the volcanic soils of Etna by Flavia Rallo. These vines are 130-140 years old- planted before phylloxera made it to Sicily. This Rosso offers smoky, deep red fruit notes held aloft by a mineral-rich frame \u0026amp; a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003cspan\u003e is a native black grape variety, prince of the Etna area.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe late-maturing plant gives life to wines of absolute finesse, great reds for aging of an intense red color, in which olfactory sensations of red fruit, aromatic herbs, tobacco and spices predominate, together with a typical pleasant tannins.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn the palate it is striking for its acidity and marked mineral content typical of the volcanic terroir.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEtna Rosso is born from Nerello Mascalese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Cherry, strawberry and dark red-fruit on both the nose and palate. Mineral rich structure that plays well off of the smoky undertones, and spice that combine with the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"075ecc1\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-075ecc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE STORY OF A LOVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"295ce81\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-295ce81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavia Rebellious Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily is a mélange of cultural dimensions that derive from expert hands and industrious minds passed down through four generations who deeply believe in the values ​​of craftsmanship, native vines and the final quality of a wine that is authentic.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe family history is made up of rigor and constancy, since 1860 they have taken care of the land and the plant like a mother does for her children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe love for wines has its roots in the Trapani area when the great-grandfather Francesco Rallo moved to the Sicilian countryside and began working on his first plots of land in the Baiata district.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe business was taken over by Grandfather Giacomo, who passed on the passion and love of doing things with the heart to his son Francesco Rallo, who, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, continued to pass it down from father to son the founding values ​​keeping the family tradition high to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"874e20e\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-874e20e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE FOURTH GENERATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"078a6ed\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-078a6ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 3\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung and zealous producers, Flavia and Giacomo Rallo represent the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efourth generation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the Rallo family from Marsala.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheir philosophy is identified in the valorization of the pure essence of wine and its nature, practicing sustainable, organic and non-invasive cultivation and production techniques.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHonoring the legacy of their forefather, Flavia and Giacomo want to spread the culture of quality wine by dedicating themselves completely to the creation of native Sicilian wines in which they blend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epast and present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Azienda_Agricola_Flavia_Etna_Rosso_Prephylloxera_2015.pdf?v=1686846770\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flavia Rebellious Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045119123729,"sku":"HG0094","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Flavia-Rosso.png?v=1684640482"},{"product_id":"milan-le-jardin-rouge-2017-750-ml","title":"Milan 'Le Jardin\" Rouge 2017 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClay-limestone on blue marl subsoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes: Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 ares planted in 2007 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat 4000 vines\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edestemmed by hand with vatting for 7 days with daily pumping over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere are grape varieties that only accept one climate, one region, this is not the case with Merlot which expresses itself magnificently at Domaine Milan.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLe Jardin is a wine that combines finness and concentration.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe nose releases aromas of black fruits and truffle which are found in the mouth.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe tannins are smooth and silky and the finish elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eNestled at the foothills of Les Alpilles the story of Domaine Milan started in 1955. In 1986, Henri Milan took over with the ambition of making the best possible wine with respect to the environment. The Domain includes 10 ha planted with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Rolle, Muscat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eIn the mid 90’s his encounter with Claude Bourguignon (famous microbiologist) and Claude Courtois (Domaine Les Cailloux du Paradis) helped and convinced him to further enhance the identity of his great terroir and ameliorate his winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSince 2000, Henri has made wine based on their origins blue marl on limestone and yellow sandstone. The reds such Le Papillon or Le CLOS have gained in elegance and freshness thanks to shorter macerations with whole clusters and natural vinification. The famous cuvee Grand Blanc, his blend of all his white grapes, shows more tension and salinity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSince 2014, Théo, Henri's son, and his wife Nathalie have joined the estate and brings a new lease of life, crafting elegant wines, using no chemicals, no additives, no commercial yeasts and, in some cases, no added sulphur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Milan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045146812689,"sku":"HG0426","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-05-29at12.23.03PM.png?v=1747090297"},{"product_id":"milan-le-premier-pinot-noir-2020-750-ml","title":"Milan 'Le Premier' Pinot Noir 2020 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLe Premier Milan Pinot Noir, natural wine, 100% Pinot Noir, only the third vintage of this rare Pinot from Provence. Milan has always been the Burgundy of Provence and so it was only a matter of time before they planted and started to produce wine from this grape. Le Premier Milan is a wine from immense complexity, subtlety and class, drink as if drinking fine Cotes de Nuit. The 2020 was a fine vintage and will reward ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eNestled at the foothills of Les Alpilles the story of Domaine Milan started in 1955. In 1986, Henri Milan took over with the ambition of making the best possible wine with respect to the environment. The Domain includes 10 ha planted with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Rolle, Muscat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eIn the mid 90’s his encounter with Claude Bourguignon (famous microbiologist) and Claude Courtois (Domaine Les Cailloux du Paradis) helped and convinced him to further enhance the identity of his great terroir and ameliorate his winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSince 2000, Henri has made wine based on their origins blue marl on limestone and yellow sandstone. The reds such Le Papillon or Le CLOS have gained in elegance and freshness thanks to shorter macerations with whole clusters and natural vinification. The famous cuvee Grand Blanc, his blend of all his white grapes, shows more tension and salinity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSince 2014, Théo, Henri's son, and his wife Nathalie have joined the estate and brings a new lease of life, crafting elegant wines, using no chemicals, no additives, no commercial yeasts and, in some cases, no added sulphur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Milan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045146943761,"sku":"HG0427","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Milan_LePremier_PinotNoir2020.png?v=1684803385"},{"product_id":"milan-le-c-l-o-s-vin-de-france-2019-750-ml","title":"Milan Le C.L.O.S. Vin de France 2019 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil type: Calcareous stones (limestone \u0026amp; sand).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes: Grenache Noir, Syrah, aged in oak for 1 year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A deep red robe, with a nose of red fruits and cocoa. The palate is balanced, combining power and finesse, with beautiful freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eNestled at the foothills of Les Alpilles the story of Domaine Milan started in 1955. In 1986, Henri Milan took over with the ambition of making the best possible wine with respect to the environment. The Domain includes 10 ha planted with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Rolle, Muscat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eIn the mid 90’s his encounter with Claude Bourguignon (famous microbiologist) and Claude Courtois (Domaine Les Cailloux du Paradis) helped and convinced him to further enhance the identity of his great terroir and ameliorate his winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSince 2000, Henri has made wine based on their origins blue marl on limestone and yellow sandstone. The reds such Le Papillon or Le CLOS have gained in elegance and freshness thanks to shorter macerations with whole clusters and natural vinification. The famous cuvee Grand Blanc, his blend of all his white grapes, shows more tension and salinity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSince 2014, Théo, Henri's son, and his wife Nathalie have joined the estate and brings a new lease of life, crafting elegant wines, using no chemicals, no additives, no commercial yeasts and, in some cases, no added sulphur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Milan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045147107601,"sku":"HG0433","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/MilanLeC.L.O.S.VIndeFrance2019.jpg?v=1684803910"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-lagrume-maceration-blanc-2020-750ml","title":"Sebastien Besson L'Agrume Maceration Blanc 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Chardonnay, skin contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Sébastien Besson ‘L’Agrume’ Maceration\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a stunning and unique example of Chardonnay from Beaujolais country. Labeled Vin de France because the region doesn’t yet allow for this style of wine, the 20-year-old Chardonnay vines grow on a small plot of clay and limestone not far from the winery. Having spent 18 days on the skins during natural fermentation, the grapes were then gently pressed and returned to the stainless steel until complete (about 25 days total). Moved to both 225L and 500L used barrels, the wine was aged for 6 months before being bottled with only a touch of sulfites and without filtration. Agrume means ‘citrus’ to tip a hat to the natural citrus and bright characters of the grape, but this wine layers in so much extra depth and complexity than just citrus. With remarkable aromatics of earthy fruit, and a full texture in the mouth that lasts forever, this skin-fermented Chard is no joke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to yet again new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920's by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on the small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleuri, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien's father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébasten Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_lagrume_orange_20_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45360095953169,"sku":"HG0604","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/besson-2020-lagrume-maceration-blanc-bea.png?v=1731377120"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-la-ptite-bulle-petillant-naturel-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson La P'tite Bulle Petillant Naturel (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSébastien Besson ‘La P’Tite Bulle’ Petillant Natural\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a stunning ‘pet-nat’ that comes from the Chardonnay grapes growing on the estate. The limestone soils give gorgeous texture and crispness to the grapes, and going through the Ancestral Method of sparkling production, and the name ‘the small bubbles’ is perfect for this finished bubbly. The grapes are harvested and begin a natural fermentation in stainless steel tanks after a gentle pressing. Once the sugar level gets down to 16 g\/l, the fermentation is halted with cold temperatures, is coarsely filtered, and then bottled without any sulfites. The fermentation then continues naturally once the temperature rises again, and the sugars are eaten to basically zero. With the lees still in the bottle, the sparkling pet-nat is ready for consumption for any occasion really. The aromas are fresh, lively with citrus and minerality, and backed up with ready-to-eat apples from-the-tree fragrance. The mouthfeel is lovely, with a creamy and bready mousse, crispy fresh tree fruit juiciness, hints of salinity, and a long finish full of acidity that leads to delicious sip after delicious sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_la_ptite_bulle_nv_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45360099983633,"sku":"HG0593","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/BessonPetNat.jpg?v=1731377275"},{"product_id":"pax-grenache-alder-springs-vineyard-2021-750-ml","title":"Pax Grenache, Alder Springs Vineyard 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"c7-product__title\"\u003eThe incomparable Alder Springs Vineyard is one of California’s most iconic vineyard sites. Perched high above the tiny northern California town of Laytonville, this patchwork of lieu-dits is more reminiscent of the great vineyards of the Rhone Valley than anything in California. Amongst all of the amazing Syrah and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is a Gorgeous terraced block of Grenache called Spirit Rock Terraces, we vinify this wine every year, most years it is blended into the Vicar bottling and some years it is just too good to blend it away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Grenache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Whole Cluster Fermented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 10 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0% New Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree SO2 – 10ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.6 pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.0% Alc By Vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Cherry and white flowers and loads of glorious spicy plum scented Grenache berry aromas and flavors make for a spellbindingly aromatic red wine. Full, luscious and spicy this wine emanates California sunshine and fine sandstone soil flavors. Firm tannins on the backend ensure some short term cellaring will be beneficial.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePax Wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePax and Pam moved to wine country in 1997 to create a lifestyle that involved working with wine. After a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over California, Pax finally found a vineyard in which he felt a kismet connection. Alder Springs Vineyard was the site and subsequently led to the launch of the PAX brand in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Mahles made a bold choice by favoring the “untapped potential\"  of the Syrah grape. Their entire lineup of wines came from cool climate vineyards in  Sonoma County and Mendocino. These wines were big, rich expressions of Syrah that went on to be highly sought after. As a result, Pax quickly became established as one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.viticolewine.com\/pax-syrah-hills-are-alive\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.viticolewine.com\/pax-syrah-hills-are-alive\/\"\u003eCalifornia’s premier producers of Syrah.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePresently, Pax Wines has evolved to include new and exciting varieties in addition to Syrah. This includes Trousseau Gris, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Noir, and Mission, along with a host of others recently planted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Pax Wines winemaking is approached holistically. This is done by taking care to use only grapes that are grown without the use of chemicals and by hand making their wines with as little intervention as possible. As a result, all of their wines are crushed by foot and hand, and fermented using only natural yeasts. To taste these wines visit the urban winery and tasting room in the outdoor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebarlow.net\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thebarlow.net\/\"\u003eBarlow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emarket in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pax+Mahle+Wines\/@38.4038532,-122.8236736,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7bd135a05:0xaa56a52b981e30f1!8m2!3d38.403849!4d-122.8214796\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pax+Mahle+Wines\/@38.4038532,-122.8236736,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7bd135a05:0xaa56a52b981e30f1!8m2!3d38.403849!4d-122.8214796\"\u003edowntown Sebastopol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2021_Grenache_Alder_Springs_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1718034547\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45704109392145,"sku":"HG0622","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-5_49d50488-c86c-4ddf-a513-339cb4acf7c4.png?v=1703691217"},{"product_id":"ronsel-do-sil-alpendre-merenzao-2020-750-ml","title":"Ronsel do Sil Alpendre Merenzao (Trousseau) 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Merenzao (Trousseau) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ronsel do Sil ‘Alpendre’ Merenzao\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e comes from some of the most intense slopes of the region, situated at 500-750 meters above sea level, and all from east facing mountainsides with a 50% slope. This dramatic terroir is full of granite and slate soils and 50 year-old vine Merenzao, which is the local name for the Trousseau grape. Hand harvesting is mandatory here, and can also be very dangerous, in order to get the grapes into the cellar for a natural fermentation in 2500 liter oak foudres. Once complete, the wine is placed into just a few neutral French barrels of 228 and 500 liters, for about 6 months before it is then bottled. The resulting wine is alive and expressive beyond description, with fresh and spicy aromas of red fruits that jump out of the glass, alongside a clear and distinctive elegance that somehow is captured in smell. The palate is long and seductive, with fresh raspberry and black cherry, hints of spice, and pretty dark flowers, with acidity to keep the mouth intrigued, and a finish that is complex and contemplative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonsel do Sil is situated in one of the world's most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales. Maria José Yravedra is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles, making around 45,000 bottles a year from their 10 hectare estate. Her philosophy is based on what she calls 'heroic' viticulture, reflecting a sincere balance with nature, though love and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompromise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the land. Aside from composting each year with gorse (the last harvest's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and remains), sheep graze the vineyards once a year to add their natural flare and keep excess plants at bay. In the cellar, an absolutely minimal approach is the secret to each perfect bottling, with a gravity flow system instead of pumps, all old wood and concrete use for aging, and very little sulfur additions, letting the native grapes of the area tell their individual story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ronsel_do_sil_alpendre_20_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronsel do Sil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45847706206481,"sku":"HG0650","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Ronsil.png?v=1698087081"},{"product_id":"agri-segretum-pottarello-umbria-rosso-2018-750-ml","title":"Agri Segretum 'Pottarello' Umbria Rosso 2018 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Pottarello comes from the predominant mix of local grapes at the farm, which is 80% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Nera, and 10% Colorino. The Sangiovese is particularly selected from a portion of the estate’s vines where the clusters are thinner and have much smaller berries, and lead to a bit more extraction of color and intensity of flavor for the final wine. The grapes are handpicked and brought to the cellar for a natural fermentation in stainless steel, where follatura (punch-downs) occurs regularly. After primary fermentation completes, the wine is transferred to mostly all used 500L French Tonneau for 12-months where it ages before an unfiltered bottling. Another 12 months rest in bottle before release gives the final wine extra time to integrate and come together for a gorgeously structured red. The finished wine showcases lovely fresh berry fruit, touches of spice, a lively dance between acid and tannin, and a long balanced finish for this full-bodied Umbrian red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/la_segreta_pottarello_18_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agri Segretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45847710925073,"sku":"HG0671","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-07-04at9.32.14AM.png?v=1688481207"},{"product_id":"donkey-goat-romato-pinot-gris-2021-750-ml","title":"Donkey \u0026 Goat Romato Pinot Gris Filigreen Farm 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation: Anderson Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard: Filigreen Farm (biodynamic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal: Pinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClone: Clone 4 \u0026amp; 152 on 5BB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Planted 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 400 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Alluvial with gravel \u0026amp; clay loam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested: 9\/15\/22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrushed: 9\/15\/22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed: 9\/19\/22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaceration: From 48 hours to 4 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation: Wild yeast \u0026amp; bacteria in concrete and neutral oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel aging: 6 months in neutral French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: April 11, 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction: 298 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease date: Fall 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2014 Tracey began working with the magical, biodynamic Filigreen Farm in the beautiful Anderson Valley. In addition, we purchased two Nomblot concrete tanks for fermentation vats. Together the vision of making Ramato Pinot Gris came to life! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamato is a savory, textural experience boasting “funky” aroma and flavor. Less than a week on the skins after full destemming and then fermentation completes in neutral French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamato is the essence of early Fall. It’s a wine for the tea lover, with grippy tannins and lively texture. Our ‘copper’ sipper (‘Ramato’ in Italian), it is the rosé of autumn, sassy, suave and imaginative. Notes of dried apricot, hibiscus, rhubarb, savory herbs, and a touch of funk make this wine dimensional and unforgettable. Pair with Membrillo + Manchego, mushroom pasta, pumpkin soup, pork and potatoes, roasted root vegetables, or try our staff favorite, Soy-Glazed Salmon Hand Rolls from NYT Cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Note: In 2021 while suffering the catastrophic Caldor Fire in the El Dorado region where 50+% of my production is farmed I found myself calling a pick date beyond optimal for acidity. As a result, during blending in the Spring, I adjusted the acidity with an addition of Tartaric Acid rather than tweaking with another wine due to the fact I needed a bigger adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6318ee85-7fff-8c05-e079-91ea2d612f8d\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donkey \u0026 Goat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45866428236049,"sku":"HG0634","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-07-05at4.07.29PM.png?v=1688591300"},{"product_id":"2022-est-swirl","title":"EST Rosé Swirl 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe new EST Swirl is still a blend of Sauvignon blanc and pinot noir, but instead of a rose like in year's past, it's a light red. It's 26% sauv blanc fermented whole cluster, blended with 25% red pinot noir, and 49% pinot rose. Also, in 2022 the vineyard was formally converted to organic!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStatera Cellars is owned and operated by two friends, Meredith Bell and Luke Wylde. Their mission is to make delicious, honest Chardonnay from the most distinct vineyards in their region. They are the first winery in the Willamette Valley to exclusively make Chardonnay—they love the grape and want to showcase its potential and diversity in the Pacific Northwest. Their wines are made using natural and traditional winemaking practices, resulting in wines that are compelling and markedly alive. All of their fruit is sourced from vineyards with whom they have long-term contracts with, sometimes empowering these growers to transition to organics, while ensuring that all of the workers associated with their project are paid a living wage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMeredith produces\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEST\u003c\/strong\u003e. She believes that wine is made in the vineyard, through meticulous and conscientious farming. All wines come from their four acre vineyard in Clackamas County, in the eastern Willamette Valley, co-farmed by Meredth. Pinot noir and Sauvignon blanc planted in 1982 on their own roots, grow in deep Jory soil. The low intervention winemaking allows the vineyard to speak through the wine. With nothing added, except for SO2, and nothing taken away, both time and place mark EST wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/22_EST_SWIRL.pdf?v=1690890708\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Statera Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51717366317329,"sku":"HG0684","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/ESTRoseSwirlSquare.png?v=1691069558"},{"product_id":"2021-statera-remix-vol-i","title":"Statera 'Remix Vol I' Elkton 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eNew wine (and new wine series): 50% Chardonnay, 50% Melon de Bourgogne, all from Tuckaway Vineyard in the Elkton AVA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eWe're introducing a new remix series, where we combine Chardonnay with other grapes, from the same vineyard. Our first release is a Melon, Chard combo that we're very excited about. The Chardonnay was direct pressed and barrel aged and fermented for 16 months. The Melon was whole berry soaked for three days, prior to pressing, and barrel fermentation and aging for 16 months. The wine smells both like melon and chardonnay, and the pallet has depth and complexity from the long lees aging; it's great, and so fun for us to play with some new grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatera Cellars is owned and operated by two friends, Meredith Bell and Luke Wylde. Since 2014, it has been our mission to make delicious, honest Chardonnay from the most distinct vineyards in our region. We are one of the only wineries in the Willamette Valley to exclusively make Chardonnay—we love the grape and want to showcase its potential and diversity in the Pacific Northwest. Our wines are made using natural and traditional winemaking practices, resulting in wines that are compelling and markedly alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe work with farmers who are true stewards of the land, who see the vineyard as part of an ecosystem, and do their best to grow grapes in a way that respects and celebrates diversity. We genuinely believe that these farmers get most of the credit for the quality of our wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/21_REMIX_I_TECH.pdf?v=1699996412\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Statera Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251264278801,"sku":"HG0678","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/21_Statera_Remix_I.png?v=1691068283"},{"product_id":"domaine-ansen-cremant-dalsace-blanc-de-noir-750-ml","title":"Domaine Ansen Cremant d'Alsace Blanc de Noir 2020 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Domaine Ansen Cremant d’Alsace Struch Brut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a Blanc de Noir of Pinot Noir from a small plot of vines planted on a southward facing hill called Struch. The weather in 2016 required a lot of attention in the vineyards, but by the time harvest came, the weather spiked and allowed for some very healthy grapes. The fruit was pressed from whole bunches into stainless steel tanks and a very neutral yeast was used to aid in fermentation in order to keep the temperatures very low and the aromatics and phenolics of the wine present. On April 8th, 2017, the wine was bottled and then after 30 months of rest, was disgorged and given a dosage from its own grape’s residual sugar of 6 g\/l. The clay and limestone soils are difficult on this hill, and force the vine roots to go very deep for nutrients, therefore showing great elegance and length in the final wine. Creamy and delicious Pinot fruit is expressed immediately on the palate with a touch of cherry liqueur and vanilla, while leading to a crunchy stony mid-palate of graceful minerality.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the northern most hills of the Alsace AOC of eastern France, Domaine Ansen has been a family of grape growers, fruit orchard farmers, cattle raisers, and all things in between, for over 400 years. In the mid-nineties, Daniel Ansen set out to learn the trade of winemaking, spending time not only in Alsace, but also Australia, the United States, and Bordeaux, where he went to enology school. In 2010 he moved back into the old family house with his wife Karine and took over the fields from his father, looking forward to converting everything to organic viticulture, and starting to make wine from their own grapes that had always gone to a local cooperative. Slowly expanding in Alsace's divers land, Daniel farms 8.5 hectares, in 40 plots (some are as small as 2 rows of vines), to 8 varieties, on 3 different soil types (black clay, limestone, and sandstone). Careful hand harvesting, the use of stainless steel for natural fermentations and aging, and very little (to zero) sulfite use in the finished wines, he lets each grape express their natural characteristics to the fullest, be it laser acidity, sweet ripe fruit, or a combination of both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ansen_cremant_struch_brut_nv_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Ansen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46893724762385,"sku":"HG0690","price":26.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-2.png?v=1694451137"},{"product_id":"tessier-skin-contact-chardonnay-arroyo-seco-2022-750-ml","title":"Tessier Skin-Contact Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn old river bed with rocky soils \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand large river stones. All about ocean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreezes from the Monterey Bay that cool the valley. Certified organic fruit, picked on 09\/24\/2021 at 19 brix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDestemmed, 6 days on the skins, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epressed to stainless steel tank for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efermentation and aged on the lees for 4 months. G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolden yellow color with orange-ish h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eue. Aromas of honeycomb, lanolin, chamomile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflowers, butterscotch and golden apple on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enose. Pear and mandarin orange on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape: Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVineyard: Zabala \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocation: Arroyo Seco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol: 12.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Production: 130 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eKristie Tacey, winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery, is a scientist turned winemaker. A former published research scientist who studied protein pathways, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from her native Michigan to pursue a career in biotechnology, which included working on the Human Genome Project. Kristie eventually came to realize that winemaking was her true calling and after working as operations manager and assistant winemaker at an award-winning East Bay winery, she started Tessier in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eTessier is the result of Kristie’s passion for the art and science of winemaking. She began handcrafting small lots of Pinot Noir and has added Grenache, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, Riesling, Syrah and Mourvedre. Kristie’s appreciation of French wines — especially those from Burgundy and the Loire and Rhone valleys — has shaped her winemaking choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eWith a background in microbiology, Kristie is fascinated by the cycle of life; each vintage of Tessier wines captures and reflects one year in the lives of the vineyards she works with. She sources high-quality fruit from a strong network of farmers in the Anderson Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, Arroyo Seco, and El Dorado foothills. She then uses minimal-interventionist winemaking techniques to showcase the unique characteristics of the grapes and the vineyards. For Kristie, sustainability is a priority — not only with the vineyards’ farming practices, but also by having long-term relationships with her growers and customers. These small production wines, an annual production of 1400 cases, get unparalleled attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tessier Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47326359650577,"sku":"HG0763","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-9.png?v=1698955481"},{"product_id":"tessier-day-dreaming-2022-750-ml","title":"Tessier 'Day Dreaming' 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e57% Négrette, 28% Mourtaou, 15% Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalifornia Central Coast Red blend, sustainably farmed. Day Dreaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a tribute to Aretha Franklin. D\u003c\/span\u003eark red ruby color. Aromas of fruit punch jolly rancher and black cherry with violets, ripe raspberry and hibiscus on the palate. Medium bodied with ample tannins. Can be served chilled or at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Central Coast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlcohol: 12% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTotal Production: 225 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eTessier Winery was founded in 2009 and focuses on small, hand-crafted lots of wine. In the cellar, we practice native fermentations and minimal intervention to allow each vineyard to speak for itself. We have selectively chosen organic and sustainably farmed family owned and operated vineyards that are in regions that we feel best express the varietals we love and are inspired by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eKristie Tacey, winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery, is a scientist turned winemaker. A former published research scientist who studied protein pathways, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from her native Michigan to pursue a career in biotechnology, which included working on the Human Genome Project. Kristie eventually came to realize that winemaking was her true calling and after working as operations manager and assistant winemaker at an award-winning East Bay winery, she started Tessier in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eTessier is the result of Kristie’s passion for the art and science of winemaking. She began handcrafting small lots of Pinot Noir and has added Grenache, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, Riesling, Syrah and Mourvedre. Kristie’s appreciation of French wines — especially those from Burgundy and the Loire and Rhone valleys — has shaped her winemaking choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eWith a background in microbiology, Kristie is fascinated by the cycle of life; each vintage of Tessier wines captures and reflects one year in the lives of the vineyards she works with. She sources high-quality fruit from a strong network of farmers in the Anderson Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, Arroyo Seco, and El Dorado foothills. She then uses minimal-interventionist winemaking techniques to showcase the unique characteristics of the grapes and the vineyards. For Kristie, sustainability is a priority — not only with the vineyards’ farming practices, but also by having long-term relationships with her growers and customers. These small production wines, an annual production of 1400 cases, get unparalleled attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2022_Day_Dreaming_Tech_Sheet.pdf?v=1725379197\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2022_Day_Dreaming_Tech_Sheet.pdf?v=1725379197\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tessier Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47326521262353,"sku":"HG0768","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/62016__89873.jpg?v=1698949879"},{"product_id":"monte-rio-zinfandel-old-vines-2022-750-ml","title":"Monte Rio Zinfandel ‘Old Vines’ 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker: Patrick Cappiello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Lodi \u003cbr\u003eVarietals: 120-80 year old Zinfandel vines \u003cbr\u003eVineyards: Marians, Faith, Mohr-Fry, Shergill \u003cbr\u003eWinemaking: Semi-Carbonic Maceration of 100% whole cluster fruit for 8 days in concrete. Grapes were pressed and transferred to stainless steel tanks for 12 days. When fermentation was finished the wines were transferred to 9 year old French oak barrels. Natural yeast fermentation. \u003cbr\u003eFarming: Organic \u003cbr\u003eAging: Bottled after 10 months in old wood barrels \u003cbr\u003eABV: 13% \u003cbr\u003eProduction: 800 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fruit was sourced from three organically farmed vineyards - Royal T, Mohr-Fry, and Shergill. These own-rooted vines range from 80-120 years of age and produce low yields of concentrated fruit. 100% whole cluster, carbonic maceration in concrete tanks before being pressed into stainless steel to complete fermentation. All native yeasts. Matured for 10 months in neutral oak. 13% abv.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Cappiello got his start in restaurants, his wine career began in 2002 as a Sommelier at Tribeca Grill. As time progressed his roles changed to Wine Director and restaurant owner over the next 15 years. Through connections with countless winemakers and after meeting his current business partner Pax Mahle, the transition to Winemaker was a natural progression for Cappiello. He still serves as Wine Director of Walnut Street Café in Philadelphia. He is Food \u0026amp; Wine host for Playboy and founding member of Winemakers \u0026amp; Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and Sommelier career has given him access to four of the worlds greatest wine cellars. All have been recipients of Wine Spectators \"Grand Award\"; TriBeCa Grill, Veritas, GILT, and Pearl \u0026amp; Ash. Mr. Cappiello was named \"Sommelier of the Year 2014\" by Food \u0026amp; Wine Magazine, \"Wine Person of the Year 2014\" by Imbibe Magazine, and \"Sommelier of the Year 2015\" by Eater National.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis winemaking career started in 2018, under the watchful eye of Pax Mahle. Monte Rio focuses on heritage and classic California varieties. Wines are made naturally with no additives and farmed with organic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Cappiello and Mr. Mahle collaborate on two wineries; Skull Wines and the Piquette Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/OV_Zinfandel_2022.pdf?v=1697482338\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Rio Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47399523418385,"sku":"HG0787","price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-5_52bee719-98e5-4d88-a922-52c2f91c5b79.png?v=1697482463"},{"product_id":"monte-rio-sangiovese-rivers-edge-lodi-2022-750-ml","title":"Monte Rio Sangiovese ‘Rivers Edge’ Lodi 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWinemaker: Patrick Cappiello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAppellation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLodi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietals: 20 year old Sangiovese \u003cbr\u003eVineyard: River’s Edge \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e100% whole cluster \u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSemi-\u003c\/span\u003eCarbonic Maceration for 10 days in stainless steel. Pressed into a combination of concrete and stainless steel tanks for 9 days. When fermentation was finished the wines were transferred to 8 year old French oak barrels. Natural yeast fermentation. \u003cbr\u003eFarming: Biodynamic \u003cbr\u003eAging: 10 months old wood barrels \u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5% \u003cbr\u003eProduction: 600 cases of 750ml and 160 case of 1.5L Fiascos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver's Edge Vineyard (named for its proximity to the Mokelumne River) is a biodynamically farmed site in the Clements Hills aub-AVA. The Sangiovese vines at River's Edge were planted in the early 2000's in deep, sandy soils. The wine was fermented semi-carbonically in stainless steel for 10-days before pressing to a mix of concrete and stainless steel to complete fermentation. Matured in neutral oak barrels for 10-months before bottling, unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Cappiello got his start in restaurants, his wine career began in 2002 as a Sommelier at Tribeca Grill. As time progressed his roles changed to Wine Director and restaurant owner over the next 15 years. Through connections with countless winemakers and after meeting his current business partner Pax Mahle, the transition to Winemaker was a natural progression for Cappiello. He still serves as Wine Director of Walnut Street Café in Philadelphia. He is Food \u0026amp; Wine host for Playboy and founding member of Winemakers \u0026amp; Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and Sommelier career has given him access to four of the worlds greatest wine cellars. All have been recipients of Wine Spectators \"Grand Award\"; TriBeCa Grill, Veritas, GILT, and Pearl \u0026amp; Ash. Mr. Cappiello was named \"Sommelier of the Year 2014\" by Food \u0026amp; Wine Magazine, \"Wine Person of the Year 2014\" by Imbibe Magazine, and \"Sommelier of the Year 2015\" by Eater National.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis winemaking career started in 2018, under the watchful eye of Pax Mahle. Monte Rio focuses on heritage and classic California varieties. Wines are made naturally with no additives and farmed with organic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Cappiello and Mr. Mahle collaborate on two wineries; Skull Wines and the Piquette Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Sangiovese_2022.pdf?v=1697481959\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Rio Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47399525482769,"sku":"HG0788","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-3_b5e60e07-02db-4339-96d2-0a69b724195a.png?v=1697482139"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-morgon-2019-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Morgon 2019 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cem style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: medium; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e Morgon \u003c\/em\u003ecomes from the granite soils on the northern side of the Cru, are all estate bush vines, and hand-harvested when the balance in the fruit is perfect. The grapes are kept cold for an evening before being placed, as whole clusters, into both stainless steel tanks and cement vats, in order to retain some of the phenolic character and aromatics that the 35-year-old vines give. Natural fermentation begins and only 1 to 2 pump-overs are performed daily for 17 days, until a gentle pressing off the skins and the wine is returned to its vessel and ages for 7 months in concrete before bottling. The resulting wine is vibrant and alive, with juicy mountain fruit, black velvet roses, thorny bramble, and a captivatingly wild and fresh floral nuance. In the mouth this Gamay is packed with acidity to play with the ripe raspberries, the best cherries in the bowl, stony earth, juice dripping strawberries, and purple flower buds; the tannins are soft and the finish goes forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\" color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to yet again new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920's by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on the small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleuri, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien's father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébasten Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_morgon_19_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\" color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47618492662033,"sku":"HG0797","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics_eec43662-f956-42fb-9f23-acdc16768a47.png?v=1702574917"},{"product_id":"loghi-rosso-di-montalcino-2020-750ml","title":"Loghi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is selected from the same 2 hectares of Sangiovese grapes that the Brunello comes from, although the grapes are selected for the Rosso for the softer fruit, and the brighter and fresher side of things. After the hand harvest, the grapes are brought to the cellar for a natural fermentation in stainless steel and a slow process to get as much aromatic and phenolic character from the grape skins as possible. After aging for 8 months in very large Slavonian oak botti, the wine rests in bottle for many months before release. This wine is the definition of ‘Baby Brunello.’ The serious and more structured grapes were clearly avoided here, letting only the grace and finesse of the fruti fill the delicate wine inside. It alludes to seriousness, it hints at big structure, but the wine remains alive and absolutely stocked with a vibrant personality. Soft and perfectly ripe cherries, cherry cordial, forested truffled earthiness, and cocoa fill the nose as well as the mouth, and then is a long roller coast of a finish with intermingled acidity and delicious tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAzienda Loghi is a small family farm located in the province of Siena, Tuscany, situated within the up-and-coming Orcia Valley D.O.C., as well as an area called Crete Senesi, which is famous for their white truffles. The farm is a remote 54 hectares of land where much of it is covered in natural forests, and 17 hectares are dedicated to what many connoisseurs prefer to, or at least say greatly rivals, the much more popular truffles of Alba. Here, Valentino Berni, who has had 2 other generations to learn from, collects these earthly gems, yet also has an exceptional passion and knack for making beautiful wines and olive oil from their 12 hectares of vineyards and 4 hectares of olive trees. 2 of those hectares of Sangiovese grow in Montalcino only 20km south of the farm, allowing Valentino to make the 2 famous wines of Montalcino (Brunello \u0026amp; Rosso). As to preserve the land for the health of all ‘crops’ that he harvests, Valentino’s farming practices on his sandy clay soils are strictly pristine and completely natural. The methods in the cellar follow this minimal approach from the fields, as Valentino allows natural fermentations for his reds, ages in used barrique and large Slavonic oak as to not impart too much foreign flavor to the wines, and keeps sulfite use to an absolute minimum in order to showcase the grapes. The wines are fresh and approachable, with great structure and class, showing off the local Sangiovese fruit, as well as other varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/loghi_rosso_di_montalcino_20_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azienda Loghi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627662917905,"sku":"HG0804","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/loghi-rosso-di-montalcino_1.jpg?v=1700418562"},{"product_id":"de-boel-france-ars-magirica-cornas-rouge-2022-750-ml","title":"De Boel France 'Ars Magirica' Cornas Rouge 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘Ars Magirica’ Cornas\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis only the first vintage of Cornas from de Boel-France and marks the second use of their brand new plot of fruit, a tiny 5-year-old vineyard straight up the hill west of the town of Cornas in Clarencon. As the only region in the northern Rhone that requires 100% Syrah for the finished wine, these young vines planted in granite soils have a bright future ahead, already showcasing gorgeous finesse brushed atop a dense canvas. 7-year-old barrique and demi-muids were filled after natural fermentation in stainless steel, and aged for around 10 months before release. Although youthful, the finished wine has a dark and complex core decorated by wisps of bright lively fruit. Smashed blueberries, graphite, rose, and soft meaty aromas fill the glass, leading to a thick palate of small berries, minerals, fresh acid, and a lengthy finish of fruit, anise, and rocks that begs for food.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamille de Boel France is a small family estate owned and run by an enthusiastci and inspired husband\/wife team in the high elevations of Saint Joseph. This is a project born from passion, not born from inheriting vineyards or a cellar. Nelly France is from Brittany (France), Arnaud De Boel is from Belgium, and they met in 2009 in New Zealand where their love for food and wine brought them together and quickly found a love for one another. With their two young children Augustin and Margot, the family chooses biodynamic farming and winemaking, and owns vineyards in the Northern Rhone where they live (in Saint Joseph and Cornas), and some land in the Southern Rhone close to the villages of Suze-la-Rousse and Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes. They are completely dedicated to the celebration of how food and wine come together in so many magical occasions, and strive to make wine that is meant for the table, meant to enjoy with friends and family, and meant for all of the Bon Vivants of the world; something they can pass on hopefully for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/de_boel_ars_magirica_cornas_22_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille De Boel France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47746924118289,"sku":"HG0829","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-5_b5585c8b-aef3-4e8e-9d61-8c06e76debca.png?v=1702579735"},{"product_id":"no-love-lost-napa-valley-red-blend-2021-750-ml","title":"No Love Lost Napa Valley Red Blend 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrought into the cellar in early October destemmed and taken directly into tank and large format puncheons as whole berries. The must was allowed to cold soak over a period of 3 days allowing indigenous yeast an opportunity to set in and begin a cool, slow fermentation. Punch downs occurred daily and the wine was allowed an extra two weeks on the skins to develop a layered nuance and elevated concentration. The wine was left on the lees and then racked once to prepare for bottling after 20 months in 50% new Bordelaise French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTasting Notes: Vineyard notes Vegan Friendly Sustainable vineyard source Carbon Conscious glass and labels used Unfined, unfiltered, uninoculated Total sulfur \u0026lt; 85 ppm Dry herbs and dark chocolate lead the way when first getting to know this red blend. Subtle notes of new oak and baking spice lead into layers of dark fruit and berry. Finishing with Cuban tobacco and baking spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVegan Friendly, Sustainable vineyard source, Carbon Conscious glass and labels used, Unfined, unfiltered, uninoculated, Total sulfur \u0026lt; 85 ppm, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e14.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e___\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen mountain fruit meets the best barrels, beauty is born. We exclusively use high elevation vineyard sources for this cuveê and then pair it with a light touch in the cellar to produce an age worthy wine that will without a doubt leave an impression on you. A custom curated barrel program allows us to hand pick each individual barrel from some of the best coopers in the world to match with the characteristics of each vintage and vineyard we work with. We don't hold back on this wine and with that let nature shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt No Love Lost we believe wine is a vehicle for the exploration of your senses. Intended to aid in discovering and connecting us to places, cultures and life moments. Our mission is to make wine approachable and attainable for anyone who is curious by creating an open and welcoming community. Our focus is not prestige but rather quality.  We value and honor tradition but are not afraid to embrace innovation by challenging convention. We don’t want to scale or disrupt but to inspire you to explore and discover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA curious soul with creative inclinations, Jay Nunez, a first generation Cuban American from Orlando, Florida, found himself infatuated with the vinification process, sustainable agriculture, and the Napa Valley wine community. This infatuation turned into an obsession, leading him to leave the music industry and the East Coast behind to immerse himself in west coast wine culture. He first pursued formal Sommelier training and certifications spending his evenings bartending in the Valley. He took this knowledge and experience into the vineyard to create the style of wine he felt was missing from the Napa Valley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a small corner in a friend's winery, his projects grew from one barrel to many, evolving from a passion project into a movement. These wine projects, along with exposure to the heart of the American wine industry, slowly revealed to him that less is more. These experiences molded his vision and led him into his current minimal interventionist perspective on winemaking. No Love's mission is to make wine approachable and attainable for anyone who is curious by creating an open and welcoming community. Their focus is not on prestige but rather on quality. They value and honor tradition but are not afraid to embrace innovation by challenging convention. Their goal is not to scale or disrupt but to inspire you to explore and discover yourself and wine one sip at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Tech_Sheet_No_Love_Lost_Red_Blend.pdf?v=1702568985\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Love Lost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47753823256849,"sku":"HG0832","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-9_dbaca55d-b7a9-41c2-ac36-ef87f2fd6f14.png?v=1702567895"},{"product_id":"grenache-mourvedre-syrah-mendocino-2021-750-ml","title":"Pax Grenache Syrah Mourvedre, Mendocino 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA new wine for us, this blend is replacing The Vicar, which had a solid 10 year run, but once we lost the old-vine Mourvedre component that gave The Vicar its soul, we felt it best to retire that wine altogether. This glorious expression of Co-fermented Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah is bold, concentrated and exotic.  As usual we believe that this classic combination of grape varieties are best enjoyed when they are not smothered in new oak flavors and weighed down with excessive alcohol. These two exceptional mountain sites give this wine its complexity and concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e65% Alder Springs Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e35% Halcon Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Whole Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e40% Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e40% Mourvedre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAged in Concrete and neutral French Oak 500L Puncheons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree SO2 – 20ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.8 pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13.5% Alc By Vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFloral and effusive this vibrant purple beast is layered and exotic and loaded to the brim with lavender, herbs, flowers and fruit.  Dense and concentrated but not thick and syrupy. Zesty and unmistakably delicious, this is one that we have been very excited about releasing into the wild. Absolutely crushable now, but sure to gain nuance with some bottle age, if you can resist drinking all of yours right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePax Wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePax and Pam moved to wine country in 1997 to create a lifestyle that involved working with wine. After a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over California, Pax finally found a vineyard in which he felt a kismet connection. Alder Springs Vineyard was the site and subsequently led to the launch of the PAX brand in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Mahles made a bold choice by favoring the “untapped potential\"  of the Syrah grape. Their entire lineup of wines came from cool climate vineyards in  Sonoma County and Mendocino. These wines were big, rich expressions of Syrah that went on to be highly sought after. As a result, Pax quickly became established as one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.viticolewine.com\/pax-syrah-hills-are-alive\/\"\u003eCalifornia’s premier producers of Syrah.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePresently, Pax Wines has evolved to include new and exciting varieties in addition to Syrah. This includes Trousseau Gris, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Noir, and Mission, along with a host of others recently planted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Pax Wines winemaking is approached holistically. This is done by taking care to use only grapes that are grown without the use of chemicals and by hand making their wines with as little intervention as possible. As a result, all of their wines are crushed by foot and hand, and fermented using only natural yeasts. To taste these wines visit the urban winery and tasting room in the outdoor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebarlow.net\/\"\u003eBarlow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emarket in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pax+Mahle+Wines\/@38.4038532,-122.8236736,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7bd135a05:0xaa56a52b981e30f1!8m2!3d38.403849!4d-122.8214796\"\u003edowntown Sebastopol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2021_GMS_Mendocino_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1703613882\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47766561063185,"sku":"HG0858","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-2_0f2d4ff8-60e7-4794-a46e-654f0f316547.png?v=1703690789"},{"product_id":"jolie-laide-mondeuse-noire-rancho-coda-sonoma-county-2021-750-ml","title":"Jolie-Laide Mondeuse Noire Rancho Coda, Sonoma County 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brand new wine for Jolie-Laide, several years in the making. This is a new planting at an exciting vineyard in Sonoma County of heightened exposure to the elements and complex Franciscan soils. The superlative nature of this site is transparent in the depth and intensity of this wine. An ancient variety hailing from the mountainous alpine Savoie region, East of Burgundy in France. A distant relative, Mondeuse can share some of the more feral, floral, spice and game elements we adore in Syrah but with a more cranberry brightness. It carries acid and tannin in spades so while this wine is thoroughly enjoyable now it will definitely transform into greatness with some time; patience will be rewarded. Crushed by foot and naturally fermented all whole cluster and aged in neutral barrique. Inky in color with an electric fuchsia meniscus. Red currant, smoky white pepper, camphor and floral violet aromatics. The palate is firm and structured with fine tannin and bright acidity. 12% Alc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJolie-Laide is a two-person operation based in Sebastopol. The name Jolie-Laide translates loosely to Pretty-Ugly, a French term of endearment to describe something that is unconventionally beautiful.  Founded originally by Scott Schultz, and later joined by his partner Jenny Schultz, their winemaking method is simple: grapes are left whole cluster, foot crushed, and aged in neutral oak. All ferments are done with native yeasts, for both primary and secondary fermentations (no inoculation), and the musts tend to be low pH\/high acid, allowing for no added SO2 at the press, and minimal at bottling (12-15 PPM free SO2 for the early drinking cuvees, 20-25 PPM free SO2 for bigger reds).  They work with a handful of growers, all of whom farm organically (none certified); it is their ability to seek out spectacular vineyard sites which allows them to be hands off in the winemaking process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScott’s passion for wine was ignited when he moved to Napa from Chicago in 2007.  Scott began his transition into the winemaking world after a move to Napa for employment as Wine Director at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon in Napa Valley. As he explains, “everyone I met was a winemaker, so on my days off I followed people around to see what they were doing.\" Before he knew it, he had secured the cellar master job at Realm Winery. That was followed by working with Arnot-Roberts, and then joining Pax Mahle in the same capacity working on the Pax and Wind Gap labels. Scott’s passion for winemaking grew so significantly that he decided to start his own project, Jolie-Laide, in 2010. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne feature to note – the labels change every year, featuring a different artist or art collective. “Our wines are a celebration of the year and seasons in which they are made, always unique and different, no two bottlings are ever the same.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScott and Jenny’s approach is a natural one, a less is more ethos. But their keen eye for finding great fruit from only sustainably and responsibly-farmed sites, coupled with an impressive natural talent, lead to consistently delicious wines.  As Scott says, “The do-nothing approach isn’t new by any means; it’s just funny how far many have gotten away from it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2021_Mondeuse_Tech_copy.pdf?v=1701964449\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jolie-Laide Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773233742097,"sku":"HG0862","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-5_a6192009-84d5-4cd8-b5b4-98698425f2fd.png?v=1703188230"},{"product_id":"jolie-laide-syrah-hawk-s-butte-vineyard-2021-750-ml","title":"Jolie-Laide Syrah Hawk’s Butte Vineyard 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage marks our second vineyard designate bottling of Hawk’s Butte Syrah. Located 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean at an elevation of 1,500 feet in Mendocino County’s Yorkville Highlands, Hawk’s Butte Vineyard is organically farmed and enjoys a cooler, oceaninfluenced climate. The south-facing vines thrive on steep slopes, where cool winds and rocky, heat-retentive soils create the perfect conditions for grapes to ripen with excellent acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal 2021 growing season allowed us to extend the grape hang time, resulting in a bottling that showcases Hawks Butte’s potential for opulent concentration, while picked on the early side to preserve acidity and freshness. Once harvested, the grapes were foot stomped and fermented whole cluster. We rely on native yeasts to carry out the fermentation process before the wine is pressed to neutral puncheons for aging. The wine rests in bottle for a year before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh and bright but packed with intensity. The nose opens slowly to cassis, bay leaves, damp earth with olive and spit roasted game. The 2021 Hawk’s Butte shows off flavors that are spiced, peppery, and complex. A medium to full-bodied Syrah with a plush tannin and texture. 13% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJolie-Laide is a two-person operation based in Sebastopol. The name Jolie-Laide translates loosely to Pretty-Ugly, a French term of endearment to describe something that is unconventionally beautiful.  Founded originally by Scott Schultz, and later joined by his partner Jenny Schultz, their winemaking method is simple: grapes are left whole cluster, foot crushed, and aged in neutral oak. All ferments are done with native yeasts, for both primary and secondary fermentations (no inoculation), and the musts tend to be low pH\/high acid, allowing for no added SO2 at the press, and minimal at bottling (12-15 PPM free SO2 for the early drinking cuvees, 20-25 PPM free SO2 for bigger reds).  They work with a handful of growers, all of whom farm organically (none certified); it is their ability to seek out spectacular vineyard sites which allows them to be hands off in the winemaking process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScott’s passion for wine was ignited when he moved to Napa from Chicago in 2007.  Scott began his transition into the winemaking world after a move to Napa for employment as Wine Director at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon in Napa Valley. As he explains, “everyone I met was a winemaker, so on my days off I followed people around to see what they were doing.\" Before he knew it, he had secured the cellar master job at Realm Winery. That was followed by working with Arnot-Roberts, and then joining Pax Mahle in the same capacity working on the Pax and Wind Gap labels. Scott’s passion for winemaking grew so significantly that he decided to start his own project, Jolie-Laide, in 2010. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne feature to note – the labels change every year, featuring a different artist or art collective. “Our wines are a celebration of the year and seasons in which they are made, always unique and different, no two bottlings are ever the same.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScott and Jenny’s approach is a natural one, a less is more ethos. But their keen eye for finding great fruit from only sustainably and responsibly-farmed sites, coupled with an impressive natural talent, lead to consistently delicious wines.  As Scott says, “The do-nothing approach isn’t new by any means; it’s just funny how far many have gotten away from it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2021_Syrah_Hawks_Butte_Tech.pdf?v=1701965223\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jolie-Laide Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773263233297,"sku":"HG0865","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-3_330e0fc9-dae9-4a7c-8f83-b68706b3edde.png?v=1703187900"},{"product_id":"a-tribute-to-grace-grenache-vie-caprice-vineyard-2021-750-ml-1","title":"A Tribute to Grace Grenache, Vie Caprice Vineyard 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Tribute to Grace Grenache 2021, Vie Caprice Vineyard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful haven of Grenache in Santa Ynez totals just 1.94 acres of vines. Planted in 2008 entirely to Alban clone Grenache, the property serves as a weekend retreat to friends Leif \u0026amp; Kimmy Hertzog and Whit Latimer, and has held a proud place in our grace stable since the 2014 vintage. 87 gently sloping rows canvas the classic Santa Ynez fine sandy loam, and encourage many layers of expression to shine. Whilst Alban clone has historically expressed a style too Yang for a single-vineyard grace, this planting manages to balance power and grace thanks to the tight density. We took over the farming in 2021, and are delighted to count Chris King and Francisco Ramirez amongst our viticultural gurus. 2021 sees an increase in whole cluster percentages as we continue to harness the tannin structure Alban clone is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative ferment, foot-tread daily for 12 days. Pressed on day 13.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47% whole cluster., 11 month èlevage in neutral french 220L and 500L puncheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: 263 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.44., TA 0.66., 14.4% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested October 1, 2021: moon in Leo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled August 17th, 2022: moon in Aries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES: Kardemummabulle, Anise and Clove\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am a New Zealand born winemaker who moved to California in 2006 with the dream of making Grenache. In the land from which I stem, the climate is too cool to ripen this sun-loving beauty. And so began my search: northern Spain, southern France, southern Australia, California…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbundant sunshine and entrepreneurial spirit led me to the latter, and in 2007 I sourced my first Grenache fruit from the Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard. Nestled high above the Pacific Ocean and 33 miles inland, this high-desert vineyard provided the perfect balance of heat and light I sought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI chose to name my label after two of my favourite things: my Grandmother Grace, and my most beloved attribute. My winemaking intention is to capture this spirit, and stay as close to nature as humanly possible. The trio is completed by the grape itself, which to me encapsulates grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo grace and Grace,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Osborne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/A_Tribute_to_Grace_Grenache_2021_Vie_Caprice_Vineyard_tech_sheet_xo.pdf?v=1712941548\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Tribute to Grace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48008551432465,"sku":"HG0906","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/GraceViaCaprice.jpg?v=1708375988"},{"product_id":"idlewild-flora-fauna-rose-2022-750-ml","title":"Idlewild Flora \u0026 Fauna Rosé, North Coast 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor 2022, the rosé is a co-fermented blend of 41% Nebbiolo, 30% Dolcetto, and 29% Barbera and a touch of Grignolino. While the wine is designated as Mendocino County, the fruit largely comes from Fox Hill Vineyard. Located southeast of Ukiah on Mendocino’s Talmage Bench, the soils are well drained with high concentrations of gravel and sandstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdlewild has a relatively concise aim within a broad context: to produce wines of exceptional balance and beauty. It is a journey to pursue Italy’s Piedmont in the elevated hills of Mendocino County, and to find the sides of these varieties that are intriguing, delicious, and haunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wine is unique and treated as such, though the common thread is balancing depth and seriousness with vibrancy and joy. Emphasis is on the vineyard followed by minimalist winemaking techniques. While not dogmatic in practice, an honest and sustainable approach is fundamental in making wines of purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2022_F_F_Rose_Wine_Notes.pdf?v=1707247662\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idlewild Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48086706487569,"sku":"HG0922","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-2_ce9cdb16-075a-4f3d-a124-0c8c86d281fd.png?v=1707330790"},{"product_id":"idlewild-flora-fauna-red-2022-750-ml","title":"Idlewild Flora \u0026 Fauna Red, North Coast 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Italy, the house wine is often light, fresh, and firmly structured so as to pair beautifully next to a wide range of foods, and that is the inspiration for this blend. The 2022 is both deep and savory while also being light and fresh. Dark cherry, iron and sanguine notes, warm spices,dried herbs, violets, and graphite are highlights of the aromas. The mouth feel is a joyful interplay of brightness with chewy bass notes before the seriousness kicks in with a firm acidand tannin balance on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdlewild has a relatively concise aim within a broad context: to produce wines of exceptional balance and beauty. It is a journey to pursue Italy’s Piedmont in the elevated hills of Mendocino County, and to find the sides of these varieties that are intriguing, delicious, and haunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach wine is unique and treated as such, though the common thread is balancing depth and seriousness with vibrancy and joy. Emphasis is on the vineyard followed by minimalist winemaking techniques. While not dogmatic in practice, an honest and sustainable approach is fundamental in making wines of purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2022_F_F_Red_Wine_Notes.pdf?v=1707247705\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idlewild Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48086725853457,"sku":"HG0923","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics_3d591ae9-0e47-482e-a935-355026b3ecac.png?v=1707330641"},{"product_id":"mountford-liaison-pinot-noir-2019-750-ml","title":"Mountford Liaison Pinot Noir 2019 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Waipara, New Zealand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountford Estate Liaison Pinot Noir is highly fragrant, mouth-filling and sweet-fruited, with generous cherry, plum, spice, herb, and nut flavors, complex and savory. Aged in French casks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountford Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48222670094609,"sku":"HG0536","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/MountfordPinotNoir_Liaison_20192019.png?v=1708546911"},{"product_id":"no-love-lost-sauvignon-blanc-lake-county-2022-750-ml","title":"No Love Lost  Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe were ecstatic when we found this beautiful vineyard on the west side of Clear Lake. Located in a deceivingly cool area with clay soils that match perfectly for the planting of Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is much more White Bordeaux in style than Sancerre as it is 100% neutral barrel fermented and aged but it still maintains a light and jovial playfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003eKelseyville Bench AVA, CA\u003cbr\u003e12.9% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellar notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic, family owned, zero spray vineyard source\u003cbr\u003eCarbon Conscious glass and labels used\u003cbr\u003eUnfinned, unfiltered, uninoculated\u003cbr\u003eTotal sulfur \u0026lt; 85 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime Zest, green apple and lemon grass on the nose. Leading into white peach grapefruit and pear on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVineyard notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from an organic site in the Kelsey Bench AVA of Lake county. Almost 30\u003cbr\u003eyear old vines produce fruit with a level of depth and complexity not commonly\u003cbr\u003eseen. This AVA is kept cool by the trade winds that bring Pacific air over the area\u003cbr\u003eproducing fruit that bring its varietal characteristics to the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrought in the cellar and whole cluster pressed, then allowed to cold settle over a period of two days. The juice was then gravity fed into Loire Valley French oak barrels where indigenous yeast were allowed to settle in and begin fermentation. Once fermented the wine was left on the lees to build character and mouthfeel in the wine. The wine was allowed to rest for 9 months in said Loire Valley barrels being stirred weekly to help develop a depth of character and complexity in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt No Love Lost we believe wine is a vehicle for the exploration of your senses. Intended to aid in discovering and connecting us to places, cultures and life moments. Our mission is to make wine approachable and attainable for anyone who is curious by creating an open and welcoming community. Our focus is not prestige but rather quality.  We value and honor tradition but are not afraid to embrace innovation by challenging convention. We don’t want to scale or disrupt but to inspire you to explore and discover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA curious soul with creative inclinations, Jay Nunez, a first generation Cuban American from Orlando, Florida, found himself infatuated with the vinification process, sustainable agriculture, and the Napa Valley wine community. This infatuation turned into an obsession, leading him to leave the music industry and the East Coast behind to immerse himself in west coast wine culture. He first pursued formal Sommelier training and certifications spending his evenings bartending in the Valley. He took this knowledge and experience into the vineyard to create the style of wine he felt was missing from the Napa Valley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a small corner in a friend's winery, his projects grew from one barrel to many, evolving from a passion project into a movement. These wine projects, along with exposure to the heart of the American wine industry, slowly revealed to him that less is more. These experiences molded his vision and led him into his current minimal interventionist perspective on winemaking. No Love's mission is to make wine approachable and attainable for anyone who is curious by creating an open and welcoming community. Their focus is not on prestige but rather on quality. They value and honor tradition but are not afraid to embrace innovation by challenging convention. Their goal is not to scale or disrupt but to inspire you to explore and discover yourself and wine one sip at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/22LCSB_techsheet.pdf?v=1714594293\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Love Lost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48902587678993,"sku":"HG0980","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics-13.png?v=1714590116"},{"product_id":"no-love-lost-grenache-rose-2023-750-ml","title":"No Love Lost Grenache Rosé 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Grenache, Lodi, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwo clones, Entav and Davis are planted on the East end of Lodi. The vineyard is family owned, sustainable and CCOF certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellar Notes: This Grenache is picked early to maintain a fresh and driven character then taken directly to press. Fermented in Stainless steel and then transferred into neutral Loire Valley French oak to rest for 6 months before bottling.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndigenous Yeast , Minimal Sulfur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWatermelon rind, strawberry and stone fruit on the nose. Ripe peach on the palate, rich texture and a pleasant long-lasting acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVegan Friendly, Sustainable vineyard source, Carbon Conscious glass and labels used, Unfined, unfiltered, uninoculated, Total sulfur \u0026lt; 85 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12.1% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt No Love Lost we believe wine is a vehicle for the exploration of your senses. Intended to aid in discovering and connecting us to places, cultures and life moments. Our mission is to make wine approachable and attainable for anyone who is curious by creating an open and welcoming community. Our focus is not prestige but rather quality.  We value and honor tradition but are not afraid to embrace innovation by challenging convention. We don’t want to scale or disrupt but to inspire you to explore and discover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA curious soul with creative inclinations, Jay Nunez, a first generation Cuban American from Orlando, Florida, found himself infatuated with the vinification process, sustainable agriculture, and the Napa Valley wine community. This infatuation turned into an obsession, leading him to leave the music industry and the East Coast behind to immerse himself in west coast wine culture. He first pursued formal Sommelier training and certifications spending his evenings bartending in the Valley. He took this knowledge and experience into the vineyard to create the style of wine he felt was missing from the Napa Valley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a small corner in a friend's winery, his projects grew from one barrel to many, evolving from a passion project into a movement. These wine projects, along with exposure to the heart of the American wine industry, slowly revealed to him that less is more. These experiences molded his vision and led him into his current minimal interventionist perspective on winemaking. No Love's mission is to make wine approachable and attainable for anyone who is curious by creating an open and welcoming community. Their focus is not on prestige but rather on quality. They value and honor tradition but are not afraid to embrace innovation by challenging convention. Their goal is not to scale or disrupt but to inspire you to explore and discover yourself and wine one sip at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/23ROSE_techsheet.pdf?v=1714594293\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Love Lost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48902608421137,"sku":"HG0982","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics_af206dc1-7326-4ed4-9328-8d77149deb57.png?v=1713542777"},{"product_id":"clos-culombu-suzzoni-blanc-2022-750-ml","title":"Clos Culombu Suzzoni Blanc 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVermentinu from Vin de Corse-Calvi, Corsica, France; medium bodied and dry, minerally and salty with layers of peach, muscadine, pineapple, and wild flowers, with balanced acid and a neverending finish. Loves air. Org, Bio, Vegan, Sustainable Label was made by a local artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown on decomposed granite soils on the northwest coast of Corsica (Calvi) between the sea and the mountain peaks (2000 meters), this wine comes from vines that are between 7 and 25 years of age and planted to 3 different parcels (Canapile, Maiù, Finile), hand-harvested, left on its skins for 8 hours, fermented in stainless, then left to sit on its lees for 8 months. It is unfined and lightly filtered before being bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Culombu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991670272273,"sku":"HG0989","price":23.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics-2_edf355e9-7e19-4896-ae1a-a7959bed85c9.png?v=1714505158"},{"product_id":"ryme-pinot-noir-las-brisas-carneros-2021-750-ml","title":"Ryme Pinot Noir, Carneros 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir comes from the Las Brisas Vineyard in the Carneros appellation in Sonoma County. Francis Mahoney owns the vineyard and has been growing Pinot Noir in Carneros since the late 1960s. We are excited to be able to produce wine from two old California selections of Pinot Noir from such a storied region and a man with more experience and tenure than just about anyone around. The cold and windy Las Brisas Vineyard at the edge of the Carneros appellation produces a Pinot Noir that is all about elegance and delicacy. The wine is produced from the Swan clone and the Gamay Beaujolais clone of Pinot Noir. The former is spicy and savory. The latter is neither Gamay nor from Beaujolais but is a selection of Pinot that was very popular in California decades ago. It is a very juicy and fruity clone that makes up the textural core of our wine. Together the two clones make a great compliment.\u003cbr\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two clones were picked and vinified separately. The wine was pressed to neutral barrels for 11 months and blended prior to bottling. \u003cbr\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Las Brisas Pinot Noir is always full of energy and aromatically driven. The 2021 vintage yielded considerable concentration and finesse. This wine is full of crushed red fruit, cinnamon and sandalwood. Very pretty and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/21PINOT.PDF?v=1718118624\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryme Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49150009639185,"sku":"HG1009","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics-4_6cfb74d4-9530-43a1-84e9-f68562193a72.png?v=1716315323"},{"product_id":"gonc-dirty-deeds-pinot-noir-2021-750-ml","title":"Gönc 'Dirty Deeds' Pinot Noir 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA glass of beautiful dark crimson emits aromas of bright confit cherry, red berries, and soft dark spices. The palate’s lithe, vivacious texture is matched by equally ebullient red fruits, dried rose petal, savory exotic spices, and rainy forest floor. Fine-grained tannins shore up the wine’s deeper flavors while pitch-perfect acidity illuminates the more delicate flavors as it gently carries them into a lingering, notably lifted finish. Grilled pork steaks, mushroom-heavy dishes, and pan-fried trout will all show this wine in its very best light, but it’s quite a glass on its own too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Gönc Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49211162493201,"sku":"HG1020","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2024-05-16at3.03.43PM.png?v=1715886241"},{"product_id":"pax-gamay-alpine-peaks-el-dorado-county-2023-750-ml","title":"Pax Gamay, Alpine Peaks, El Dorado County 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Gamay Noir \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Whole Cluster Fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Barsotti Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% Fenaughty Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial Carbonic Maceration\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbient yeasts \u0026amp; Bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 5 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree So2 @ Bottling – 23ppm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.4 pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.0% Abv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGamay Noir from pink granite-covered peaks in the Sierra Foothills, this Gamay burst out of the cellar with our first version of this wine in 2019.  Well a lot has happened since 2019, and we are filled with excitement to have this back in the lineup once again. Light, juicy and translucent but loaded with delicious fruit and density of flavor. A quick three day maceration on the crushed skins after a 7-day carbonic maceration have formed a wine that is light in body and color, but heavy on enjoyment and beauty. This wine is a pure blast of alpine fruit and joy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTasting Note:\u003cbr\u003eAlpine strawberries and cherry skins. Translucent electric garnet in color, light-medium body and loaded with joyous fruit and spice. Very buoyant and light on its feet, it is packed with gorgeous and continuously unfolding flowers, spices and juicy fruit. This wine is too fun for words, Gamay purity, alpine freshness, juicy melons and summer berries exuberance all in one glass. \u003cbr\u003eDrink Chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePax Wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePax and Pam moved to wine country in 1997 to create a lifestyle that involved working with wine. After a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over California, Pax finally found a vineyard in which he felt a kismet connection. Alder Springs Vineyard was the site and subsequently led to the launch of the PAX brand in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Mahles made a bold choice by favoring the “untapped potential\"  of the Syrah grape. Their entire lineup of wines came from cool climate vineyards in  Sonoma County and Mendocino. These wines were big, rich expressions of Syrah that went on to be highly sought after. As a result, Pax quickly became established as one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.viticolewine.com\/pax-syrah-hills-are-alive\/\"\u003eCalifornia’s premier producers of Syrah.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePresently, Pax Wines has evolved to include new and exciting varieties in addition to Syrah. This includes Trousseau Gris, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Noir, and Mission, along with a host of others recently planted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Pax Wines winemaking is approached holistically. This is done by taking care to use only grapes that are grown without the use of chemicals and by hand making their wines with as little intervention as possible. As a result, all of their wines are crushed by foot and hand, and fermented using only natural yeasts. To taste these wines visit the urban winery and tasting room in the outdoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebarlow.net\/\"\u003eBarlow\u003c\/a\u003e market in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pax+Mahle+Wines\/@38.4038532,-122.8236736,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7bd135a05:0xaa56a52b981e30f1!8m2!3d38.403849!4d-122.8214796\"\u003edowntown Sebastopol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2023_Gamay_Noir_Alpine_Peaks_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1716321160\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49245789356305,"sku":"HG1025","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics-5_5c6bec64-2378-44ac-9d51-38949f30703c.png?v=1716319648"},{"product_id":"pax-mourvedre-alder-springs-vineyard-2022-750-ml","title":"Pax Mourvedre, Alder Springs Vineyard 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Mourvedre\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Whole Cluster Fermented\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented in Concrete\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbient yeasts \u0026amp; Bacteria\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 10 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0% New Oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree SO2 – 12ppm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.6 pH\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.0% Alc By Vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe incomparable Alder Springs Vineyard is one of California’s most iconic vineyard sites.  Perched high above the tiny northern California town of Laytonville, this patchwork of lieu-dits is more reminiscent of the great vineyards of the Rhone Valley than anything in California. Amongst all of the amazing Syrah, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is a small parcel of southern Rhone Grape Varieties including this Mourvedre called the Bowl.  We have harvested grapes from this parcel since 2005 and every once in a while we get the Mourvedre just ripe enough and the stars aline and we bottle a little on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePax Wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePax and Pam moved to wine country in 1997 to create a lifestyle that involved working with wine. After a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over California, Pax finally found a vineyard in which he felt a kismet connection. Alder Springs Vineyard was the site and subsequently led to the launch of the PAX brand in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Mahles made a bold choice by favoring the “untapped potential\"  of the Syrah grape. Their entire lineup of wines came from cool climate vineyards in  Sonoma County and Mendocino. These wines were big, rich expressions of Syrah that went on to be highly sought after. As a result, Pax quickly became established as one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.viticolewine.com\/pax-syrah-hills-are-alive\/\"\u003eCalifornia’s premier producers of Syrah.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePresently, Pax Wines has evolved to include new and exciting varieties in addition to Syrah. This includes Trousseau Gris, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Noir, and Mission, along with a host of others recently planted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Pax Wines winemaking is approached holistically. This is done by taking care to use only grapes that are grown without the use of chemicals and by hand making their wines with as little intervention as possible. As a result, all of their wines are crushed by foot and hand, and fermented using only natural yeasts. To taste these wines visit the urban winery and tasting room in the outdoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebarlow.net\/\"\u003eBarlow\u003c\/a\u003e market in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pax+Mahle+Wines\/@38.4038532,-122.8236736,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7bd135a05:0xaa56a52b981e30f1!8m2!3d38.403849!4d-122.8214796\"\u003edowntown Sebastopol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2022_Mourvedre_Alder_Springs_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1717778885\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49245803020561,"sku":"HG1026","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Pax_Mourvedre_5ffb79c8-13e6-48a0-b6c3-3df1e7b348ec.jpg?v=1731105247"},{"product_id":"pax-syrah-el-dorado-county-2022-750-ml","title":"Pax Syrah, El Dorado County 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Whole Cluster Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in neutral 500L French Oak Puncheons for 6 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree SO2 @ Bottling 10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.66 pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.5% Alc by Vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEl Dorado County is California gold country in the Sierra Foothills. The gold found here in 1848 started the Gold Rush, but the gold we seek out are the golden granitic covered hillsides. This 100% Syrah was fermented using 100% Whole-Clusters and was crushed entirely by foot.  Vibrant and high toned, we aged this wine for 6 months in very old neutral French Oak 500L Puncheons to preserve the vibrancy and verve of this high altitude Alpine inspired wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTasting Note:\u003cbr\u003eHerbaceous alpine notes highlight the silky ripe strawberry and dense blackberry aromas. Taut black cherry skins, blackberries, black pepper and cherry pits keep things in focus. Bottled to be consumed in its youth it will be a thrilling alpine styled Syrah with lip smacking freshness and vibrancy. This wine will form sediment in the bottle as it ages and should be decanted and served at 55 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePax Wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePax and Pam moved to wine country in 1997 to create a lifestyle that involved working with wine. After a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over California, Pax finally found a vineyard in which he felt a kismet connection. Alder Springs Vineyard was the site and subsequently led to the launch of the PAX brand in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Mahles made a bold choice by favoring the “untapped potential\"  of the Syrah grape. Their entire lineup of wines came from cool climate vineyards in  Sonoma County and Mendocino. These wines were big, rich expressions of Syrah that went on to be highly sought after. As a result, Pax quickly became established as one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.viticolewine.com\/pax-syrah-hills-are-alive\/\"\u003eCalifornia’s premier producers of Syrah.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePresently, Pax Wines has evolved to include new and exciting varieties in addition to Syrah. This includes Trousseau Gris, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Noir, and Mission, along with a host of others recently planted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Pax Wines winemaking is approached holistically. This is done by taking care to use only grapes that are grown without the use of chemicals and by hand making their wines with as little intervention as possible. As a result, all of their wines are crushed by foot and hand, and fermented using only natural yeasts. To taste these wines visit the urban winery and tasting room in the outdoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebarlow.net\/\"\u003eBarlow\u003c\/a\u003e market in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pax+Mahle+Wines\/@38.4038532,-122.8236736,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7bd135a05:0xaa56a52b981e30f1!8m2!3d38.403849!4d-122.8214796\"\u003edowntown Sebastopol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2022_Syrah_El_Dorado_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1716321087\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49245823959313,"sku":"HG1027","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics_a8c4e635-7a55-468e-ae7b-b7e327eeedb5.png?v=1716389836"},{"product_id":"pianogrillo-curva-minore-cerasuolo-di-vittoria-2022","title":"Pianogrillo 'Curva Minore' Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e70% Nero d'Avola, 30% Frappato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOCG Cerasuolo di Vittoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Sicily's only declared DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria has the reputation of producing some of its finest red wines. Azienda Agricola Pianogrillo is built on the site of a 3rd-century oil mill-cum-Medieval watchtower overlooking cypress trees, vineyards, and olive groves in south-eastern Sicily. There's even a necropolis on the 200-acre property managed today by the last descendant of Baron Lorenzo Piccione di Pianogrillo. How cool is that? It all makes this blend of Nero D'Avola and Frappato (about 50\/50) even more enjoyable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurva Minore is steel-fermented with wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks, aged in old oak, then bottled unfined and lightly filtered with a minimal amount of SO2. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurva Minore is a classic Cerasuolo blend of 50% Nero d'Avola and 50% Frappato. Medium-bodied and supple, with vibrant blackberry and black cherry flavors, hints of black tea and white flowers, this bright cherry red beauty achieves a delightful balance of ripeness, freshness and firmness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlavour Profile: Medium-bodied, dry. An elegant Sicilian wine combining aromatics from Frappato and dark smoky fruit from Nero D'Avola. Cherries, blackberry acids, and minerals on a delightful finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair it with dry salty cheeses, salumi, grilled sausage, pasta dishes, and grilled meats. \u003cspan\u003ePerfect with grilled eggplant and ricotta-stuffed arancini or charcuterie board featuring Ibleo Nero salami and prosciutto!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIANOGRILLO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manor house of Pianogrillo, towering above Piana dell’Acate, the fertile plain to the south towards Ragusa, was originally built in the Middle Ages as a watchtower to lookout for, and defend, against the Saracens. Today, the land has been transformed into a diverse, working farm by Lorenzo, the 10th generation Baron of this estate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Baroni di Pianogrillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49498990117137,"sku":"HG1038","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Piano_Cera.jpg?v=1718224060"},{"product_id":"tessier-gamay-noir-barsotti-vineyard-el-dorado-2023-750-ml","title":"Tessier Gamay Noir, Barsotti Vineyard, El Dorado 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Gamay Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e50% Whole cluster, partial carbonic, fermented in stainless steel and aged in barrel For four months in neutral french oak. Unfined and unfiltered. Ruby red color. Aromas of cinnamon, cranberry and black cherry with grapefruit, licorice and graphite on the palate. Grippy tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard: Barsotti Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: El Dorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Production: 150 cases \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points from Wine Enthusiast. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTessier Winery was founded in 2009 and focuses on small, hand-crafted lots of wine. In the cellar, we practice native fermentations and minimal intervention to allow each vineyard to speak for itself. We have selectively chosen organic and sustainably farmed family owned and operated vineyards that are in regions that we feel best express the varietals we love and are inspired by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKristie Tacey, winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery, is a scientist turned winemaker. A former published research scientist who studied protein pathways, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from her native Michigan to pursue a career in biotechnology, which included working on the Human Genome Project. Kristie eventually came to realize that winemaking was her true calling and after working as operations manager and assistant winemaker at an award-winning East Bay winery, she started Tessier in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTessier is the result of Kristie’s passion for the art and science of winemaking. She began handcrafting small lots of Pinot Noir and has added Grenache, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, Riesling, Syrah and Mourvedre. Kristie’s appreciation of French wines — especially those from Burgundy and the Loire and Rhone valleys — has shaped her winemaking choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background in microbiology, Kristie is fascinated by the cycle of life; each vintage of Tessier wines captures and reflects one year in the lives of the vineyards she works with. She sources high-quality fruit from a strong network of farmers in the Anderson Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, Arroyo Seco, and El Dorado foothills. She then uses minimal-interventionist winemaking techniques to showcase the unique characteristics of the grapes and the vineyards. For Kristie, sustainability is a priority — not only with the vineyards’ farming practices, but also by having long-term relationships with her growers and customers. These small production wines, an annual production of 1400 cases, get unparalleled attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2023_Gamay_Noir_Tech_Sheet.pdf?v=1725379789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tessier Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50171885420817,"sku":"HG1091","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Tessier_Gamay.jpg?v=1724206262"},{"product_id":"bois-moze-terre-de-haut-anjou-blanc-2021-750ml","title":"Bois Moze 'Terre de Haut' Anjou Blanc 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2021 Terre de Haut Anjou Blanc comes from the estate’s 30-year-old Chenin Blanc vines where the soil is full of schist and sandy clay. The grapes are hand-harvested and then destemmed at the cellar, and then head to a soft pressing before entering concrete for fermentation with the ‘house’ pied de cuve. Paying close attention to the temperature is very important to the winery at this point, to ensure healthy activity as well as locking in wonderful aromatics and varietal character. After natural malolactic fermentation, the wine is racked and then remains in concrete for another 6 to 8 months before a light filtration and bottling. A 3-month rest is required to let the wine meld and relax a bit before release, and then once ready to open, the wine truly sings of the grape and the terroir. The nose is full of honeyed apples, pears, quince, wet stones, and wool, leading to an incredible fuller bodied mouth feel, with acidity-led vibrancy, crisp tree fruit, and extraordinary length. Gastronomic as well as gulpable, this Chenin is a lovely representation of Anjou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Bois Mozé sits on a gorgeous old piece of property in between the Loire Valley cities of Anjou and Saumur. With a castle from the year 1400 as their landmark, this wine estate began in 1930, but took on new ownership in 1996, when the shift in farming and quality production really began. With 38 hectares of vines (primarily around the castle), the winery boasts incredible terroir, with unique schist soils, clay and limestone blends (unique for Anjou), and spots with stones and sand. Since 2017 the estate has been certified in their organic practices that go back much further, and have also committed extensively to agroforestry and bringing new found balance and harmony to the land that has been ‘effected’ by the estate’s presence for centuries; working in different ways like sheep grazing and bringing in bat communities to let nature recreate its ecosystem as much as possible. The range of wines is paired and dedicated to what their land grows best: Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/bois_moze_terre_de_haut_21_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/bois_moze_terre_de_haut_21_ts.pdf\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Bois-Mozé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50183878115601,"sku":"HG2001","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-6_a15ec09c-f038-4de2-b41d-24aee6fae1ee.png?v=1702498668"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-beaujolais-blanc-la-criee-2022-750ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Beaujolais Blanc La Criee 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 months in stainless tank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 \u003cem\u003eSébastien Besson ‘La Criée’ Beaujolais Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e is a vibrant and exceptional expression of Chardonnay from Beaujolais. On the property there is a small plot of limestone and clay that is dedicated to growing Chardonnay versus Gamay, and each year it creates beautiful depth in the fruit. The fruit is hand-harvested and arrives to the cellar for an immediate pressing into a very cold tank. Natural fermentation begins in stainless steel and lasts for about one month with daily pump-overs. The finished wine rested in tank for about seven months before a small (and first) dose of sulfites, no filtration nor fining, and then bottling. The result is a golden straw white with aromatics of apples, crisp but ripe pears, and stony minerality. In the mouth, there is a lovely texture that remains vibrantly fresh, while still giving weight and depth, loaded with fruit, brine, and earth. Long in the mouth, and built for a gigantic feast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\" color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_la_criee_beaujolais_blanc_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Sebastien Besson Beaujolais Blanc La Criee 2022\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50183974715665,"sku":"HG2003","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/SebastienBessonBeaujolaisBlancLaCriee2020_562961fb-6f3a-4ebf-993a-1aa3788637ed.png?v=1697129679"},{"product_id":"olivier-cazenave-semillonnage-orange-sparkling-2023-750-ml","title":"Olivier Cazenave 'Semillonnage' Orange Sparkling 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Semillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBordeaux Atlantique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFermentation: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStainless steel Indigenous yeasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 3 weeks on skins, 2 months in bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Semillonnage Orange Sparkling is a unique expression of 100% Semillon, showcasing the innovation of capturing CO2 during fermentation to create its sparkling character. Originating from 40-year-old vines in mostly clay soil, the wine undergoes natural fermentation in steel tanks with its skins for three full weeks until it is completely dry. While fermenting, Olivier captures all the CO2 emitted and later pumps it back into the wine during bottling, achieving about 4 atmospheres of pressure. This method ensures persistent bubbles and maximizes fruit expression, which Olivier prefers. The result is a vibrant and aromatic wine with a beautiful orange hue. The nose features tangerine, kumquats, and yellow flowers, leading to a delightful and expressive mouthfeel full of vibrant fruits and a spicy finish that dance alongside the bubbles. An exceptional sparkling wine that stands apart in style, both in the mouth and from the way it’s created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChateau de Bel is the idyllic estate that houses the visionary project and wines of ‘Vins Olivier Cazenave.’ Olivier and his wife Anne married in 2003, the same year they embarked on their lifelong dream of buying a rustic piece of property and a home on the picturesque edge of the Dordogne River, with a promise to create an estate and wines that are truly distinct from others. Their commitment to humility and common sense has led them to a place where the wines express their vivacious personality, endless creativity, and pure expression of terroir, all the while being fully dedicated to organic and biodynamic farming since 2016. Starting with just 4.5 hectares, they have expanded over the years by acquiring small neighboring plots, and now farm around 8 hectares of vines, producing about 60,000 bottles annually through their various labels, appellations, and diverse projects. Olivier has a deep passion for Muscadelle and aims to expand wine drinkers' palates with this grape, while also showcasing his special ability to allow Merlot and Cabernet Franc to sing in unique and novel ways compared to his regional counterparts. The cellar is compact, the process is meticulous, and the focus is on crafting exceptional yet unpretentious Bordeaux for the world to rediscover anew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/oc_semillonnage_sparkling_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olivier Cazenave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50260364755217,"sku":"HG2009","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/OlivierCazenave_Semillonnage_Orange.png?v=1771971238"},{"product_id":"pax-chardonnay-sonoma-coast-2022-750-ml","title":"Pax Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Whole Cluster Pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAmbient yeasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e50% French Oak Fermented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e50% Stockinger Puncheon Fermented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged In 20% new French Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrossflow Filtered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree So2 @ Bottling – 30ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e3.33 pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e13.0% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRocky Rhyolite filled soils, high elevation and surrounded by majestic one hundred year- old Pepperwood Trees, the vineyard source for this wine is one of the most dramatic Chardonnay plantings we have seen on the California Coast. Primarily from the Mt Eden clone this block shows the richness of the lower parts of the vineyard while showing the chalky, salty characteristics that make this site so unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChalk, white flowers, white pear, yellow plum and sea air. Bright, focused, and alive this wine carries its texture and weight effortlessly. The palate is supple with decadent yellow fruits, but it is the salt and sand and chalk that keep the laser beam focus of this wine in the forefront. Salty and satisfying this Chardonnay is purely Californian but undeniably a coastal wine that is framed by its cool climate verve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2022_Chardonnay_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1729004654\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453055045905,"sku":"HG2045","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/PAX_Chard22_40051d99-49d2-4e6d-95d2-b461b2f7edac.png?v=1731090893"},{"product_id":"pax-chardonnay-rhyolite-sonoma-coast-2022-750-ml","title":"Pax Chardonnay Rhyolite, Sonoma Coast 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Whole Cluster Pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAmbient yeasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e50% New French Oak Fermented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e30% Stainless Steel Fermented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e20% Stockinger Puncheon Fermented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged In 50% new French Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrossflow Filtered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree So2 @ Bottling – 33ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e3.33 pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e12.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSourced from the same rocky Rhyolite filled soils, surrounded by majestic one hundred year-old Pepperwood Trees, that we use for our Sonoma Coast bottling. This vineyard source is one of the most dramatic Chardonnay plantings we have seen on the California Coast. Primarily from the Montrachet Selection and Clone 548 from the rockiest and highest plantings on this vineyard, this wine is insane! Chalky with intense salinity, vibrant green hue and electric acidity, this is the opposite of the Sonoma Coast bottling, this is all tension and verve and electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElectric Lime zest, salt water taffy, wet marble, white flowers and powerful peach skin aromas waft from the green glowing color of this neon elixir. Plug into a bottle of this dynamic Chardonnay that we are completely enamored with. This Chardonnay will stand shoulder to shoulder against your favorite chardonnays from around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2022_Chardonnay_Rhyolite_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1729007332\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453073625361,"sku":"HG2048","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Pax_Chard.png?v=1731093239"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-julienas-2020-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Julienas 2020 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e100% Gamay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFermentation: Concrete \u0026amp; Stainless Indigenous yeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2020 Juliénas comes from a small parcel of estate fruit within this esteemed northern Cru. All bush vine Gamay that is hand harvested when the balance between sugar and acidity is perfect, the grapes are brought to the cellar for an evening in a cold room in order to retain some phenolic and aromatic character. Whole cluster fermentation begins naturally after the grapes are placed into both concrete and stainless steel vats for 17 days before a gentle pressing. The wine is then placed back into the same vessels to finish fermentation and rests in concrete for close to six months, and sees a small dose of sulfites before it is bottled. The aromas are explosive with mountain blueberry, ripe red cherry, the crust of a mixed berry pie, clove, orange zest, and fresh cut flowers. In the mouth the fruit hits with brightness, yet has a bit of density behind it to fill the palate from front to back, all to be lifted again in a finish of lively acidity, soft tannin, and lingering red fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_julienas_20_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2a2a2a\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522955448593,"sku":"HG2057","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/BessonJulienas_73f24d11-c7cb-4b60-af7b-9cf3dd77d4f9.jpg?v=1700061828"},{"product_id":"uva-de-vida-biografico-tinto-graciano-tempranillo-2022-750-ml","title":"Uva de Vida 'Biográfico Tinto' Graciano\/Tempranillo 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e80% Graciano 20% Tempranillo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUva de Vida Biográfico Tinto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made with biodynamically farmed grapes from the estate’s northeast and southeast facing slopes. A blend of Graciano and Tempranillo, the grapes are fermented with only ambient yeasts in stainless steel tanks, before a rest for about six months in the same vessels.  The wine naturally clarifies and is not filtered nor sees any additions of sulfur before bottling, and is then released as a fresh expression of this blend. Dark in color, yet light in character, the aromas are a mix of spicy fruit, a touch of fresh earth, and hints of purple flowers. The palate is dynamic and bright, balancing between the spicy tannin of the Graciano, and the earthy fruit of the Tempranillo, offering bright red cherries, a bit of lilac, and a slight earthy umami quality.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUva de Vida is a small, biodynamic farm in the Santa Olalla area of Toledo. Maria Carmen López Delgado started her project in 2005 after she found herself beating a serious illness through realizing that intimate work with the earth and all of its energy, could rejuvenate her own ailments. \"If we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves. Life has given me a new opportunity.\" Together, with her husband Luis Ruiz, they work in the dry and extreme continental climate of Castilla with 9.5 hectares of Graciano (a fairly rare red grape in Spain, let alone Castilla), and 3 hectares of Tempranillo. Without even the use of copper or sulfur in the vineyard, they have a sincere passion and dedication to keeping their land perfect, in order to produce incredible grapes, situated between cereal fields and Cornicabra Olive groves. Music accompanies the vines and the cellar, in order to move subtle energy around using the gentle vibrations of sound waves. The Mandala image on the label of each bottle is their own complex geometric diagram of their vineyard (at 40˚ latitude), which outlines these energetic vibrations that are so crucial to their biodynamic farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther Label Information: The 8 pointed star references the Arabic \u0026amp; Jewish past of Toledo, which represents the connection between heaven \u0026amp; earth, the stable balance between spirit (cosmic) and matter (telluric). Also, it pays homage to the ancient Mediterranean civilizations that worshiped the sun, which they represented with 8 rays as a hallmark of spiritual realizations, representing the sum of all aspiration, a symbol of life that inspires us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/uva_de_vida_tinto_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uva de Vida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259538407697,"sku":"HG2178","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/uva-de-vida-biografico_1_ebefe6e2-f1b2-48b9-be85-8a59659899f9.jpg?v=1709073676"},{"product_id":"puiggros-exedra-garnatxa-2022-750-ml","title":"Puiggròs Exedra Garnatxa 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Garnatxa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Amphora \u0026amp; cement, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic farming methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Exedra \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a fresh and delightful wine made from entirely Garnatxa, with a hand harvest of the grapes to the cellar starts with natural fermentation in both clay amphora and cement.  Malolactic conversion then takes place after all of the wine is moved to 800 liter Amphora for a 9-month rest before bottling.  The result has an intensity of bright red fruits, spices, and toffee, showcasing a dynamic aroma that brings a combination of funky earth and fruit before a very expressive flavor on the palate.  It is very balanced and with packed full of great acidity, gritty tannins, and a lovely fresh finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodegas Puiggròs does not lack a romantic story of winemaking even though they only took their wines to market in 2008. Since 1843, the Puiggròs family has been producing wines from their own vines in the Odena region of Catalunya for the family and close friends. Over generations they had come to realize that their vineyards and techniques were something exemplary and worth sharing with the world. With a sincere dedication to the terroir or their zone and the indigenous varietals that grow there, they continue to discover ways to unlock all of the magic that lies within their land. Starting with conscious and clean farming in the vineyard, they hand-harvest only the best fruit for their production, and ferment each vineyard separately in varying vessels to accentuate what the vines have to show; some in stainless steel, many in clay amphora of differing sizes. Depending on the batch, the wine goes into top quality oak for extra aging, all the while seeing very little sulfur use if any until bottling. Puiggròs is pushing the quality of northeastern Spain’s wines forward, and doing so in a clean and unique way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/puiggros_exedra_22_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Puiggròs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259556233489,"sku":"HG2181","price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-07-11at1.32.10PM.png?v=1724099308"},{"product_id":"ronsel-do-sil-vel-uveyra-mencia-2023-750-ml-copy","title":"Ronsel do Sil Vel’uveyra Mencia 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e85% Mencia 10% Garnacha 5% Negreda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: 5,000 Loak foudre, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiodynamic (not certified)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVel’uveyra is in old local dialect meaning ‘to gaze at the vineyard’ during the colorful harvest. The symmetric picture symbolizes grapes \u0026amp; their resolute philosophy to promote sustainable development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ronsel do Sil Vel’uveyra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the estate’s steep terraced vines that differ in age and are picked at a range of altitudes.  A blend of predominately Mencia, along with some Garnacha and the local Negreda, the grapes are hand harvested and brought into the cellar for a cold (pre-fermentation) soaking, before entering into large 5,000-liter oak foudres for natural fermentation, and 8 months of aging. The expressive result has a vibrant nose of red fruits, spice, and hints of licorice, while leading to a soft and supple palate of plums, cherries, light herbs, and pepper.  This northwestern Spanish red is perfect drinking wine for many foods, as the fresh acidity and soft yet bright fruit is very complementary at the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRonsel do Sil is situated in one of the world’s most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales. Maria José Yravedra is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles, making around 45,000 bottles a year from their 10 hectare estate. Her philosophy is based on what she calls ‘heroic’ viticulture, reflecting a sincere balance with nature, through love and compromise with the land. Aside from composting each year with gorse (the last harvest’s prunings and remains), sheep graze the vineyards once a year to add their natural flare and keep excess plants at bay. In the cellar, an absolutely minimal approach is the secret to each perfect bottling, with a gravity flow system instead of pumps, all old wood and concrete use for aging, and very little sulfur additions, letting the native grapes of the area tell their individual story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ronsel_do_sil_vel_uveyra_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronsel do Sil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259560526097,"sku":"HG2182","price":16.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/RonseldoSilVel_uveyraMencia_7fab291e-e415-4b0c-bbf9-c74dc14f3085.png?v=1697067602"},{"product_id":"flavia-etna-rosso-old-vine-nerello-mascalese-2020-1-liter","title":"Flavia Etna Rosso, Old-Vine Nerello Mascalese 2020 (1 Liter)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFrom 20 and 30 year old vines planted at a 3116 feet altitude on sandy volcanic soils. Organically farmed and hand harvested followed by ageing in Slovenian oak for 12 months. Long and tasty finish on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSmoky dark fruits, hints of meat and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing Suggestions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePasta, Barbecue, Heavier Seafood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine, made from 100% old-vine Nerello Mascalese, is from a family that has owned vineyards and made wine on Etna since 1860. Brother and sister winemaking team Giacomo and Flavia Rallo have taken the lead in continuing the tradition of making organic, natural wines to best showcase their family's vineyards. The vines, between 20 and 30 years old, come from some of the best terroirs on the volcano: the North Slope of Mount Etna, in the Zottorinoto and Puntale Palino contrada of Solicchiata, a hamlet of Castiglione di Sicilia, at 950 meters (3116 feet) altitude and on sandy volcanic soils. They are treated Organically, hand-harvested, wild yeast fermented in stainless steel, then aged 12 months in used Slavonian oak. Once bottled lightly fined and lightly filtered, with a drop of SO2, they age another 12 months in bottle. This is the epitome of Mount Etna, with smoky dark juicy fruit, notes of meat, spicy, with a long, delicious finish. Even better, it offers a fantastic value as it's in a LITER bottle, the ONLY wine in Liter coming off the volcano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"075ecc1\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-075ecc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE STORY OF A LOVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"295ce81\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-295ce81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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the Baiata district.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe business was taken over by Grandfather Giacomo, who passed on the passion and love of doing things with the heart to his son Francesco Rallo, who, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, continued to pass it down from father to son the founding values keeping the family tradition high to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"874e20e\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-874e20e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE FOURTH GENERATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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