{"title":"2025 BOTTLE CULT FEATURES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAll of these wines were featured in our Bottle Clubs in 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can get detailed notes on all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1PBzO2RuFW98BzevOgJtRCnwwY0bbmBe3?usp=sharing\" title=\"Club Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprevious club wines here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decantsf.com\/bottle-club-notes\" title=\"Club Wines\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and purchase wines featured in previous clubs here: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle Club Members get 10% off any of these wines as inventory lasts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leth-felser-klassik-roter-veltliner-wagram-austria-2021","title":"Leth ‘Felser Klassik' Roter Veltliner, Wagram, Austria 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeingut Leth, established in the early 1960s, is a family-owned winery located in Fels am Wagram. The Leth family is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Wagram region, with a strong commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/b\u003e Franz Leth Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFARMING:\u003c\/b\u003e Sustainable practices; no herbicides for over 25 years; no insecticides for over 10 years; following organic standards with formal bio certification from 2021. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVARIETY:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Roter Veltliner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERROIR:\u003c\/b\u003e Loess-terraced vineyards along the hillsides in Fels and Gösing am Wagram; partly sandy, gravel soils with loess cover; altitude between 656-985 feet (200–300 meters). \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-harvested with strict grape selection; whole bunch cluster pressed without skin contact; settled for 12 hours; clear juice fermentation with indigenous and selected yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged on fine lees for 2 months; bottled in February. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/b\u003e Delicate nose with aromas of red apple and sweet melon; refreshing and exotic, with notes of lemongrass and grapefruit lingering mid-palate; clean and mouthwatering, with a mineral-infused finish. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs well with pork dishes, vegetarian cuisine, lean fish, and mild soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Our 2025 Bottle Cult Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe won’t blame you if Roter Veltliner isn’t on your radar—it’s\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ean ancient, rarely seen white grape variety that quietly thrives in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustria, particularly in the Wagram region, just a short drive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003enorthwest of Vienna. Despite its name, it has no relation to the more\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efamous Grüner Veltliner. The “Roter” (meaning red) refers to the\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003egrape’s blush-toned skin, though the wine it yields is a pure and\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eelegant white. Its scarcity is part of its allure, with only a handful of\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ededicated vintners crafting serious expressions of this elusive grape.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmong these is the family of Weingut Leth, celebrated for their\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003edevotion to organic farming and deep connection to Wagram’s unique\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eterroir since the 1960s. As a third-generation winemaker, Franz Leth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJr. pours his hearts into preserving the land he calls home. No\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eherbicides have touched these vineyards for over 25 years, and has\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ebeen 100% insecticides-free for over 10 years, long before gaining a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eformal organic certification in 2021. Wagram itself is a treasure—a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003epicturesque stretch of Lower Austria nestled along the Danube River,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ewhere gently sloping, sun-soaked plains are blanketed with ancient\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eloess soils. These fertile, deep layers are the secret to the region’s\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003edistinctive wines, and the perfect foundation to cultivate traditional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoter Veltliner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Roter Veltliner is hand-harvested from terraced vineyards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ereaching altitudes of 656–985 feet, then whole bunch pressed and\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eslowly vinified in stainless steel tanks. Its nose bursts with aromas of\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ered apple and sweet melon, with exotic notes of lemongrass and\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003egreen guava, culminating in a clean, mineral-infused finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefreshing and elegant, it pairs perfectly with a spicy chicken biryani,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003elean fish dishes, or mild soft cheeses. —Simi Grewal, DECANTsf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Leth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054948049049,"sku":"A3 - leth22","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/LETH_Roter.png?v=1736561816"},{"product_id":"rings-saumagen-spatburgunder-gg-pfalz-germany-2022","title":"Rings 'Saumagen GG' Spätburgunder, Pfalz, Germany 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"46\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eRings is a family-run estate in the Pfalz region, renowned for producing high-quality Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder). The estate has garnered a reputation for its meticulous vineyard management, utilizing sustainable practices to produce wines that showcase the elegance and complexity of the region's terroir. Rings’ philosophy is to emphasize the natural expression of the fruit, crafting wines that are both approachable and age-worthy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2340\" data-start=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"487\"\u003eWINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steffen and Andy Rings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eFARMING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sustainable \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Pfalz region, located in southwestern Germany, benefits from a warm climate and diverse soils, including limestone, sandstone, and clay, which provide excellent conditions for growing Spätburgunder.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eFrom the historic Saumagen vineyard in Kallstadt, an iconic site with limestone-rich soils studded with fossilized coral and chalk; warm Pfalz climate moderated by cool forest and sandstone hills; Grand Cru (GG) parcel farmed for low yields to emphasize structure and minerality. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpontaneous\/native fermentation; whole-cluster portion (unspecified); extended maceration for depth and tannin refinement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in French oak barrels (mix of new and used) to integrate structure and lift aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLifted red cherry and wild strawberry with rose petal, cedar, and underbrush; fine chalky tannins and crystalline acidity; a long, mineral-etched finish showing limestone tension and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duck confit, porchetta with herbs, roasted root vegetables, mushroom tagliatelle, washed-rind cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCORES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e94 – James Suckling; 94 – Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45862841417881,"sku":null,"price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/RingsSpatburgunderGG2022.png?v=1762376036"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/collections\/4_32583301-c3f7-4011-bec6-68f43a02a996.png?v=1713838192","url":"https:\/\/decantsf.com\/collections\/2025-bottle-club-features.oembed","provider":"DECANTsf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}