{"title":"Wines $25 \u0026 Up","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"peay-vineyards-ama-pinot-noir-west-sonoma-coast-ca-2016","title":"Peay Vineyards 'Ama' Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Co., California 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHusband and wife, Nick Peay \u0026amp; Vanessa Wong, grow and make the wine and brother Andy Peay sells the wine and runs the business.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith minor exceptions, all wines are made from grapes grown on our 53-acre hilltop vineyard located above a river in the far northwestern corner of the West Sonoma Coast, 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean at Sea Ranch. We grow 34 acres of Pinot noir (4 Pinots: Scallop Shelf, Pomarium, Ama, Sonoma Coast), 8 acres of Syrah (2 Syrah: Les Titans, La Bruma), 7 acres of Chardonnay (2 Chardonnay: Estate, Sonoma Coast), 1.8 acres of Viognier (Estate), 0.4 acres of Roussanne and 0.2 acres of Marsanne (Estate blend). We also make a Pinot noir from the famed Savoy Vineyard in Anderson Valley.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker: Nick Peay and Vanessa Wong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Certified organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom our January 2024 Club notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeay Vineyards 'Ama' Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast, California 2016\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI think everyone knows that DECANTsf is obsessed with Peay Vineyards. Could it be Vanessa Wong’s gentle-yet-deft hand in the cellar? Nick Peay’s methodical approach to organic winemaking in the extreme hilltops of the West Sonoma Coast? Or perhaps Andy Peay’s boisterous personality which makes such serious wine seem so fun and approachable? It must be a combination of all three, plus, of course, the amazing wines they produce vintage after vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeay Vineyards is a pioneer in what is now known as the West Sonoma Coast, the cold, mountainous, high-altitude wine growing regions that are ticked by fog blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. In Annapolis, one of the most northerly vineyard sites in the appellation, the Peays grow some of California’s most exciting and elegant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah (plus a very small amount of cool-climate Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne). These organic vineyards drape the subtle slopes of the mountain top, with most of the vineyards peaking out above the fog line, getting just enough sun to get these grapes ripe over a long growing season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile many wineries will name their individual wines after single vineyards, Peay Vineyards is essentially one single vineyard cut into different parcels where certain clones or varieties will have their best chance at finding greatness. All of the plots and clones are picked and fermented individually, with over 20 wines being made with the intent to blend. Each estate Pinot Noir (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAma, Pomarium, Scallop Shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) is blended only after the team blind-tastes each of the various components. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is consistently my favorite of the three, as I love the earthiness it gives as it ages. Made almost entirely of block 7 (full of Burgundian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esuitcase clones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e), bringing darker fruit tones and an intense minerality, plus the 828 clone, which brings body and bright, floral characteristics. Pommard, Dijon 115 and 777 clones round out and tie the wine together with a softness, adding a plush pillow to the angularity of block 7. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you like Burgundy, you’ll love Ama. Especially in a few more years. See if you can let her sit for another 3-5 years, but if you absolutely cannot, please decant her so she can stretch her legs and give you her best face. These wines really only get better with patience. —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Cara Patricia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peay Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43599931343001,"sku":"E - ama16","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/IMG_8332.jpg?v=1700184056"},{"product_id":"corison-winery-cabernet-sauvignon-st-helena-napa-valley-2020","title":"Corison Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2020","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaker: Cathy Corison\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarming: Organic (Certified)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerroir: Alluvial fans of gravel on the benchlands of Saint-Helena, below the Mayacamas mountain range.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting Note: \"The result of a nearly perfect, long and cool ripening season (and oblivious to the Covid chaos swirling around it), the 2020 was picked and in the barn fully two and a half weeks before the Glass Fire broke out. Industrial-grade air filters kept smoke out of the winery as the wines went down to barrels. We are so grateful, and relieved, to present the lovely 2020. This wine is wildly complex with tart cherry, blueberry, red and black currants, raspberry, plum and boysenberry fruit, fleshed out with notes of baking spices and peppermint. The tannins are characteristically polite yet grippy. Mineral notes add lift and the evolving violet perfume is so pretty.\" —Cathy Corison\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScores: 96 Points, Decanter. \u003cem\u003eMedium to full-bodied, beautiful and restrained, with savoury aromatics of fennel, black liquorice, cedar, and black currants. Soft, satiny blackberry fruits are lifted by fine-grained yet supple tannins while a purity of fruit guides the palate to a long, tobacco-tinged finish marked by a mineral- freshness that beckons sip after sip... -Jonathan Cristaldi, 5 Apr 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our April 2024 Serious Inquiries Only Cult Release:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-right: 18pt; margin-top: 10pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-1a6558cd-7fff-0841-887a-18cd5f13c653\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCorison Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCathy Corison is a fucking legend, an iconic figure in the world of winemaking, particularly in Napa Valley, where she has carved out a reputation for producing some of the most elegant and expressive Cabernet Sauvignons. What sets her apart in an industry often swayed by trends toward bolder, more opulent styles is her steadfast commitment to creating wines that are balanced, complex, and true to their terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAfter earning her Master's in Enology from UC Davis in the late 1970s, Cathy gained experience working with several notable wineries, including Freemark Abbey and Chappellet. In 1987, she took a significant leap by founding Corison Winery, located in the heart of Napa Valley's Rutherford Bench. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCathy’s winemaking philosophy hinges on the belief that wine should evoke a sense of place, capturing the essence of its vineyard origins. By meticulously selecting grapes from her St. Helena estate vineyards, which are known for their gravelly soils that contribute to the depth and structure of the wine, she crafts a Cabernet Sauvignon that is both reflective of the challenging year (wildfires and the pandemic, remember?) and triumphantly expressive of the St. Helena AVA, where warm days and cool nights make an ideal microclimate for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that achieve optimal ripeness and retain acidity. She employs sustainable farming practices, emphasizing the health of the vineyard ecosystem. Her approach includes avoiding pesticides, using natural compost, and managing canopy and irrigation to ensure the vines are stressed just enough to produce small, flavorful berries. Grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness, ensuring a balance between sugar, acid, and tannins. Cathy uses natural yeasts for fermentation, believing that they contribute to the complexity and depth of the wine. This slower, more unpredictable fermentation process is closely monitored to ensure it progresses smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCathy is revered by sommeliers and collectors alike for eschewing the use of heavy-handed winemaking techniques and instead allowing the fruit itself to be the star. She makes Cabernets that are both structured and age-worthy while having finesse and vibrancy. The wines are aged for 18-22 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels, which contribute subtle spice and vanilla notes without overpowering the natural fruit flavors, and bottles without fining or filtration. We taste layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ecomplex black and red fruit, including dark berries and cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e, intertwined with hints of s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003epice, floral notes, and warm tones of cloves.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe aging potential is a significant aspect of Corison wines, and the 2020 vintage is no exception. We expect this wine to evolve beautifully over time, developing increased complexity and nuance in the bottle. If you want to experience that for yourself, head up to Corison Winery, just off Route 29 in Saint Helena, and indulge in a Library Tasting. You’ll see why holding on to these wines for 10 or 20 years will pay off in the glass.  — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCara Patricia  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corison Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43985424810137,"sku":"c - COR20","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/corisoCorison_Winery_Cabernet_Sauvignon_St._Helena_Napa_Valley_2020n.png?v=1723751208"},{"product_id":"georges-glantenay-les-brouillards-volnay-1er-cru-burgundy-france-2018","title":"Georges Glantenay 'Les Brouillards' Volnay 1er Cru, Burgundy, France 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlthough the Georges Glantenay estate goes back five generations, their history as a estate-bottler of fine Burgundy is more recent. Prior to 2014 when the current generation, Brother-Sister team of Guillaume and Sarah Glantenay took over, most of the production was sold either as grapes or as wine in bulk. Since then, they have been progressively taking back their own production as contracts expire. The estate comprises some 10 HA of vines among 16 different appellations mostly in Volnay and Pommard but also some in Chambolle-Musigny from vineyards inherited from their grandmother’s family.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaker: Guillaume and Sarah Glantenay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarming: Organic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Pinot Noir, planted 1955.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerroir: 1.1ha in northeast Volnay, east and south-east facing shallow, rocky, red clayey soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinification: Harvesting and sorting is all done by hand. Grapes are destemmed and held for a short cold soak for several days. Fermentations last for 10-15 days, with indigenous yeasts and an extremely gentle maceration and extraction process; largely just an infusion but occasionally a very light pump over or punch down mostly just to keep the cap wet. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: The wines are raised for 15 months in 40% new French barrels before being racked to tank for a 3 month period to integrate prior to bottling.  Bottled unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting Notes: Powerful red aromas of red and black fruits with spice, energetic, rich texture, and structured tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: 3021 bottles produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScores: 90-93 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound.com\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Moderate wood frames the pretty essence of red currant, plum, violet, lilac and a whiff of spice. There is a highly seductive, indeed almost creamy, mouth feel to the lacy yet punchy middle weight flavors that also evident plenty of minerality on the youthfully austere finale. Classic Brouillards.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured in April 2024 SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY Bottle Cult:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-right: 18pt; margin-top: 10pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-3363782e-7fff-c6fb-04a0-ca72bcfd5e61\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDomaine Georges Glantenay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e Volnay 1er Cru, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eBurgundy, France 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #1155cc; background-color: #fff7ff; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eBrother and sister team Guillaume \u0026amp; Sarah Glantenay are fifth-generation winegrowers who took the reins of their family estate in Burgundy in 2014. Before the takeover, the estate had mostly focused on selling grapes or bulk wines, but the siblings sought more for their futures. With Sarah in charge of sales and Guillaume in charge of viticulture and winemaking, the estate boasts 10 hectares of vineyards spread across 16 different appellations, predominantly in Volnay and Pommard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eUniquely, the average vine age for the Domaine is over 60 years! Guillaume and Sarah have their grandfather to thank for this; he planted the bulk of these vineyards himself in the 50s and 60s; the remaining portion of vines were inherited from the grandmother’s side. According to these vignerons, 2018 was an excellent vintage for their Pinot Noir. Although it was warm, the Glantenays found a balance by dropping some fruit from the vine to limit yields and preserve the distinct character of their Volnay fruit. Much of the viticultural and winemaking practices at Glantenay are dedicated to expressing the purity and elegance inherent in their terroirs, particularly in Volnay. Harvesting is meticulously performed by hand with a seasoned team, ensuring the arrival of pristine fruit to the winery. A second inspection of the harvested fruit occurs on the sorting table so that the fruit that goes into the tank will not give off any astringent or bitter notes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThrough careful winemaking technique, Guillaume crafts wines that are concentrated, supple, and silky all at once, with just enough tannin to make the wine ageable as well. After destemming nearly all the fruit, it marinates in a short cold maceration, followed by a native yeast fermentation. Guillaume will use only 30-40% new oak on his Premier Cru wines, which is partly why they are still approachable in their youth. As a vineyard site, the Premier Cru of Brouillards sits at the northern edge of Volnay, bordering the village of Pommard. The southeast-facing vines are planted in shallow, rocky, and red clay soils. This seductive wine carries notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ered currant, plum, and perfumed violets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e, woven together with silky soft tannins and a luscious mid-palate. This wine can be enjoyed now but will show itself best in the 5-7 year window.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comfortaa,cursive; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSimi Grewal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Georges Glantenay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44040074035353,"sku":"G - glantenay18","price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/Georges_Glantenay_Les_Brouillards_Volnay_1er_Cru_Burgundy_France_2018.png?v=1723864395"},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/decantsf.com\/collections\/wines-25-up.oembed","provider":"DECANTsf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}