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We’ll run with any opportunity to celebrate – and with the long holiday weekend AND this tremendous anniversary, we’re pulling out all the stops… \u003cb\u003eA fully loaded, brand new collection of riveting domestic and French wines, for up to 70% off retail pricing!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 244, 164);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**Please note: Collection pricing reflects the lowest available sale price and overrides any pricing shown on individual wine pages. 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The shift has produced an enhanced freshness and verve to the finished wines without sacrificing the purely ripe fruit orchard characteristics that are definitively Ambonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeighbors of legends like Egly-Ouriet and Billiot, this is ground zero for the world's best Blanc de Noirs. The vineyard practices natural and organic techniques such as integrated pest management, solar power, and a complete lack of chemical use in the vineyard. Ambonnay is arguably the center point of the grower Champagne movement and host to numerous small farmers following the path laid forth by the \u003cspan\u003eDéthunes\u003c\/span\u003e. We got as much as we could, so do what you must to grab a few before they’re gone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Steak. Seriously. The weighty bubbly is perfect for dinner! Get yourself a beautiful hanger steak simply seasoned with good salt, and sear in a cast iron skillet. 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In 1998, the couple passed their legacy, passion, and life’s work on to their children, Marie and François, who had studied viticulture and enology – and had plenty of personal exposure and experience throughout their lives, as well. The brother-and-sister duo have continued to improve on the work their parents set into place and even transitioned to organic farming in 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on Grenache, the estate also grows Syrah, Mourvèdre, and a selection of white grapes with crystalline focus on allowing both their terroir and the unique vintages to shine. This wine’s grapes were grown south of the CdP village, in the Les Gallimardes lieu-dit, some on 100-plus-year-old vines planted over top red clay and gravelly soils complete with the large, round, river rocks so synonymous with the Châteauneuf du Pape region. 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Matt and TRB have worked together on a number of projects (like Outpost up on Howell Mountain), and decided to partner up and form their very own label with Caterwaul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark, brooding, and powerful – this is crafted in the classic Thomas Rivers Brown style, where extreme concentration almost magically conveys a sense of elegance and softness. Aromas of plump cherries and warm baking spices turn to flavors of dusty, dried violets, raspberry compote, kirsch, black tea, dark chocolate, sweet-roasted pork tenderloin, and saddle leather – culminating in a smooth and lengthy finish. This wine delivers at the level you’ve come to expect from his prestigious clients like Schrader, Outpost, and more...at a price less than half of what you’d typically pay for even his cheapest wines. This is an inky, opulent wine with tremendous depth, yet it is remarkably approachable for all that – with a soft, polished finish over every edge, making this a wine to enjoy now, and equally so 10 years from now. Only about 12 cases to share, and trust us, you're gonna want to add some of these beauties to your stash before the secret’s out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: It’s summer, so I’m firing up the grill for this one. Finely chop a handful of portabella mushrooms and mix with equal parts ground beef. Fold in an egg and a dollop of Dijon mustard to help it all stay together, then form patties, season, and grill like you would any typical burger. 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We have exactly THREE cases of this to start (thanks to Dante Mondavi himself!), and while we will certainly try to get more – there isn’t much of this fantastic, cabernet-based, Bordeaux-style blend to go around...so we really can’t promise anything!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been following closely the progression of this special vineyard perched on the top of Pritchard Hill, and the vines are certainly in their prime, and Tim Mondavi’s scions, Robert’s grandchildren, are really starting to make an impact at this pristine Napa Valley estate. With time, this may prove to be the best Continuum to date – an aromatically intense, incredibly layered, seductive, and tightly wound beauty of a wine that gives all the depth, concentration, minerality, and balanced potential of a First Growth Bordeaux. Patience is required – this is Pritchard Hill, after all – but the 2021 vintage here is one that is sure to reward patience with a promise that will shine over the next 20-30 years. DAMN!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe incredibly rocky rubble hill that has become famous across the world – Pritchard Hill – with its terroir expressed here like never before in all of the previous Continuums I’ve tasted over the years. The mineral and volcanic structure and perfume connect on an almost primal level, with the high-toned aromatics that are as complex as I’ve ever inhaled. Is it the cooling influence from nearby Lake Hennessey, or the high elevation? The meager soils, or the inherent nature of the 35% cabernet franc? Likely all of the above...and it is out of this world. Did I say wow, yet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor sure, the greatest Continuum wine I have tasted, and so far it looks like the critics agree. A final blend of 45% cabernet sauvignon, 35% cabernet franc, 11% merlot, and 9% petit verdot...all singing in perfect harmony. With Lisa Perotti Brown’s 98-100 points on her barrel sample, and just recently upgraded by James Suckling’s stunning 99 point review (read them both below), the critics are recognizing the same greatness that I see here. This is the sort of wine to not necessarily grab the good scores, too – not nearly as approachable and friendly as the 2019, nor as opulent and rich as the 2018 – this is a tightly wound and brooding youth, nevertheless brimming with obvious and unlimited potential. I have no doubt it will only grow in stature and greatness over the years to come...to the fastest fingers go the spoils!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e** Quick anecdote for you all...several years ago, before Continuum had really opened up to the public, I got an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour (I had a friend dating one of Tim’s children at the time). After touring the stunning grounds, we ran into Tim standing on the newly built porch overlooking their newest cabernet franc vines and staring down across the valley towards Oakville. He said something I’ll never forget, like a quote that should have been stated to a historian, or news reporter, and not some guy he just met, \u003cem\u003e“I’m standing here in the present, with my children, and looking over my future, with my vines, and down across the valley towards my family’s past...and the view is stunning.”\u003c\/em\u003e  And it was...it really was. **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Give this time, please! But when the moment is right – don’t jump right into the notion of a big ol’ steak. It can handle it, certainly, but the blend and aromatics really allow for something softer. I’m thinking duck breast, maybe with a bit of confit leg on the side, some blackberry gastrique, a bit of game jus, atop roasted root vegetables and hen of the wood mushrooms. 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First Bottle and the winery itself are the only places you can get your hands on this cool-climate beauty – and we’ve got free shipping and a major price drop on orders of 4+ bottles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Fort Ross Vineyard works with a small crew to assemble some seriously delicious, award-winning wines. Not many folks grow grapes in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, as the terrain is mountainous and often dense with forestland. But, when Linda and Lester Schwartz bought a section on the high coastal ridges above the ocean in 1988, they had a vision to do what had rarely been done in those parts: grow exceptional grapes, and make fabulous wines. Against the advice of academics who told them the location was too cool and foggy to grow grapes, they spent a few years experimenting on their 53-acre vineyard, playing with various clones, rootstocks, and trellising systems before discovering they had the ideal land and location to farm generous and energetic Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and even Chenin Blanc grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeff Pisoni (from Pisoni Family Vineyards) makes the wines in close collaboration with Linda and Lester, using a minimalist approach to allow the terroir and coastal location to speak boldly through the wines. The trio walks the vineyard together throughout the growing season to taste fruit from each block and determine when to hand-harvest each section. This high-elevation vineyard sits just a mile from the Pacific Ocean, reaping the cool-influence benefits. A drier than normal growing season allowed the roots to stretch down deep into the earth in search of water, in turn bringing an immense concentration of flavor to the grapes. 2021 has proved to be a much celebrated vintage across Sonoma and Napa alike, and this wine experiences an intensity in color and flavor that will allow the wine to evolve for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 240 cases were made of this mountain Pinot jewel – the most consistently intense and pronounced bottling from their line-up of Pinot Noir offerings. Blended of clones Calera, Pommard, and 115, the wine pours a deep ruby hue with aromas of baked plum, black cherry, cranberry preserves, and black tea waltzing together seamlessly. More dark berry notes, plus some licorice, cedar, turned earth, rose petals, and dried cherries, approach on the palate, alongside a bright, textured acidity. While it’s certainly got the cool, coastal elements we love, there’s also plenty of bright, ripe fruit to balance out this Pinot. This is yet another unbelievable and limited Sonoma Coast wine from a producer who consistently hits bangers. 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In Bordeaux, it seems Merlot is typically planted on either blue clay or limestone, and this quaint locale is fortunate to have a bit of both. Though the winery has only been around for just over 20 years, the wines that Château Les Grandes Murailles releases have earned a quick and strong reputation for their consistency and premium quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage is no different, and Decanter says it succinctly and best: \u003cem\u003e“A top buy!”\u003c\/em\u003e Its closest neighbor, Clos Fourtet, usually fetches triple digits for its wines, so to have this for under $55 is a Bordeaux lover’s dream! The 100% Merlot unfurls with deep, dark waves of blue and black berries, with hints of florals and some sweet cigar box, dark chocolate-coated cherries, and dried sage. It’s silky and fresh, with lusciously smooth tannins and lovely layers of character. Les Grandes Murailles wines are known for their youthful approachability, as well as their strong capability to age upwards of 20 years – so this is one to absolutely stock up on for the short term and long haul! 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Ten years on the lees, unimaginable depth and complexity, 97 points, and one of the top expressions of Champagne... full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred years of innovation, quality, and working with some of the best fruit anywhere in Champagne. Billecart-Salmon is a family-run empire that has survived and thrived for seven generations, over two centuries, in the heart of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. They own 100 hectares of their own grapes, and contract out with some of the greatest growers for another 300 hectares – all spread across 40 grand cru sites throughout the Champagne region. Their vintage cuvées get the choice picks of the top lots, and this supreme cuvée is selected and crafted from the very best Chardonnay in the Côtes des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne – a blend of 60% Pinot from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Aÿ et Verzenay, and 40% Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, and Avize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe juice is vinified partially in traditional oak casks, helping to define the gorgeous character of this luxurious and powerful wine. After fermentation is complete, the wine is bottled and aged on the lees for an impressive 120 months, before disgorgement and a dosage of a light 3.8 grams per liter. Named after the founder of the house, this remarkable Champagne showcases the most exceptional terroirs of the region with finesse and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing you in with aromas of apricot galette, vanilla bean whipped cream, clementines, and acacia blossoms, it’s immediately apparent how alluringly layered and rich this is. The golden-yellow hue glistens with an abundance of fine, persistent bubbles and a creamy mousse. Your first taste will take you through a wonderland of honey-butter biscuits, yellow apples, lemon zest, and lime leaf, with zippy accents of white pepper and cinnamon. Coming from the almighty 2012 vintage, this is quintessential elegance, with an everlasting finish accentuated by limestone minerality and a zippy acidic quality, primed to drink gorgeously now but able to age another couple of decades (if you can stand to). We don’t have nearly enough of this rare creature – just 10 cases – and it’s sure to fly, so make sure you grab yours while it lasts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Tuna tartare is my choice for this luxurious cuvée – the sesame seeds, soy sauce, ginger, lime, and avocado elements in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twopurplefigs.com\/\"\u003ethis recipe\u003c\/a\u003e will offer the perfect zippy, salty, and creamy accents to this gorgeous and complex wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657116651817,"sku":"1011536","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/First-Bottle-Champagne-BillecartSalmon-Cuvee-NicolasFrancois-Salmon-Brut-2012-product-image-10411-large.jpg?v=1752684706"},{"product_id":"big-basin-vineyards-chardonnay-coastview-vineyard-monterey-county-2020","title":"Big Basin Vineyards Chardonnay Coastview Vineyard Monterey County 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrazy savings on this 93-point, “richly textured” Chardonnay from a single vineyard in Monterey County, handmade by the artisanal Santa Cruz Mountains winery we seriously adore, Big Basin Vineyards! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been not-so-secretly crushing on Big Basin Vineyards for a long time. What’s not to love?! Organically farmed, cool climate, mountain fruit, from one of the prettiest vineyards in California, set up in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Low intervention, old school know-how meets Cali sunshine, heaps of critical praise, and just epically delicious wines. We were seriously tempted to keep these all for ourselves – staff parties, research days, tough Mondays, and all that – but we decided these are simply too epic not to share!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully fresh 2020 Coastview Vineyard Chardonnay is a personal favorite... youthfully bright, and zippy, with a focused acidity that buttresses minerality, and spice, and structure – with little accents of orchard and stone fruits interspersed along the way. It’s like Grand Cru Chablis for Cali-Chardonnay – it seems rich initially, but the impression is morphed and transmuted into so many facets, and varied expressions that the richness is not the lasting impression – far from it, actually. This is graduate-thesis level complex, and the more you swirl, the more you sip, the more you get sucked in! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Seafood all the way, baby. Serve up some rockfish ceviche – complete with heirloom tomato, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice, served up on freshly fried tostadas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657116946729,"sku":"1010946","price":20.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/First-Bottle-Big-Basin-Vineyards-Chardonnay-Coastview-Vineyard-Monterey-County-2020-product-image-10472-large.jpg?v=1752684706"},{"product_id":"scarecrow-cabernet-sauvignon-rutherford-napa-valley-2022-magnum-1-5l","title":"Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley 2022 (Magnum 1.5L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage from this legendary Rutherford estate carries on the mystique of a “cult Cab.” While full tasting notes for the magnum release are still emerging publicly, the estate’s reputation points toward a voluptuous, concentrated Cabernet: expect ripe, generous dark fruit—likely cassis and plum—framed by Rutherford’s characteristic lushness and soft, yet firm tannins. Given the prestige and limited output, the wine will likely offer depth and complexity, with layers of fruit, spice, earth and oak integration that unfold over time — especially appealing when shared from a larger 1.5 L format over an extended dinner or gathering. (Note: the estate is historically very allocation-limited and often offered only via mailing list.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657120321833,"sku":"1010955","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/Scarecrow_CSV22_Rutherford_NV_1010955_Magnum_Rack.jpg?v=1765431810"},{"product_id":"chris-hamilton-merlot-yountville-napa-valley-2021","title":"Chris Hamilton Merlot Yountville Napa Valley 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yountville Merlot showcases plush fruit and a polished Napa profile with a modern, small-production touch. The 2021 vintage is deep and generous, highlighting dark berries, cocoa, and fine tannins. It’s a smooth, balanced Merlot built for immediate appeal and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657121141033,"sku":"1011345","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1011345_Rack.jpg?v=1764367112"},{"product_id":"oomrang-muller-thurgau-puget-sound-2022","title":"Öömrang Müller-Thurgau Puget Sound 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 244, 164);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd 2 bottles to the cart and receive an additional 50% off!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it’s true! Our favorite crushable, high-scoring, AND affordable Washington white wine is back! From an enchanting family project in Puget Sound, this rare Franconian wine delivers lush aromatics, steely minerality, and a kiss of tropical fruit at a just-right 12% alcohol. Put 2 bottles in the cart, and watch your price drop by an additional 50% per bottle!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eÖömrang\u003c\/span\u003e is a serendipitous winery that just has one of those cool stories about it. Edmund and Christine Stoecklein moved from New York to Washington State in 2016, and Christine thought Thanksgiving at the new house would be more fun if the family tried making wine in the basement. They bought some grapes, had a great time, liked the results, and wanted to keep going. Edmund felt a little worried about how much wine you could legally make at home, which led to a discussion with an attorney, and the creation of \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eÖömrang\u003c\/span\u003e. (These people are charmingly all-in  with anything they touch.) By June, they had planted their first vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eÖömrang\u003c\/span\u003e now has 22 acres of grapes, with a focus on Franconian‑style German whites that are very rare in the United States. Edmund was born in Germany, as were Christine’s parents, and the winery gets its name from the Frisian word for the island of Amrum. Christine went back to Germany to absorb traditional skills, and in a short time, the project had racked up numerous awards and high ratings for both their wines and eau de vie brandies. She heads up winemaking and distilling with a simple goal: \u003cem\u003e“Make things that taste good.”\u003c\/em\u003e The fruit was grown on the estate using organic methods, against a postcard backdrop of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the Cascades. Rainfall is low here, winters are mild, and summers are ideal. But the full scene at \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eÖömrang\u003c\/span\u003e? Storybook whimsy. There is a skeet shooting range, a greenhouse for growing wasabi, and a pointy wooden chapel with a floor-length mosaic of a saint. Bells that ring on the same schedule as the diocese of Munich, farm equipment made in Germany, and a glorious copper still. Edmund’s family owns a 150-year-old winery in northern Bavaria, so maybe it was all inevitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMüller-Thurgau is Riesling’s love child, and the second most popular grape variety planted in Germany. Loaded with pink grapefruit, lemon, and lime, along with papaya, guava, and bushels of peaches – this is a full-fledged rainbow of fruit, with a steely, minerally, river-rocky backbone and underpinnings of white florals. It is an absolute thrill to sip on, and goes down entirely too easily! Under $50 is a seriously good deal for a few of these, but under $20 for 2 or more bottles is a downright steal. Bring home your 6-pack (free delivery, too!), and transport to the sunny hills of Washington in no time at all!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSomething a little sweet and a little savory would be lip-smackingly good with this mouthwatering white – I’m going for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themodernproper.com\/grilled-honey-mustard-chicken-with-peach-salad\"\u003ethis grilled honey mustard chicken\u003c\/a\u003e with peach salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657121632553,"sku":"1011512","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/OomrangMuller-ThurgauPugetSound2022_1011512_Rack.jpg?v=1754678369"},{"product_id":"ovid-proprietary-red-hexameter-napa-valley-2021","title":"Ovid Proprietary Red Hexameter Napa Valley 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eOvid Hexameter 2021 is a stunning expression of Cabernet Franc from the estate’s high-elevation vineyards atop Pritchard Hill. Deeply aromatic and complex, it weaves together notes of black cherry, violets, graphite, and warm spice with remarkable precision. Powerful yet graceful, this is a wine of layered elegance and long, poetic finish—true to its literary namesake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657121665321,"sku":"1010733","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/Ovid_Proprietary_Red_Hexameter_Napa_Valley_2021_1010733_Rack.jpg?v=1761004367"},{"product_id":"fel-wines-ferrington-vineyard-pinot-noir-anderson-valley-2022","title":"FEL Wines Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 244, 164);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd 1+ bottles to your cart and instantly receive 50% savings!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eFerrington Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“deep end”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAnderson Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e site, close to the Pacific Ocean and known for its cool, foggy mornings, warm afternoons, and exceptionally balanced fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEL is one of those under-the-radar industry secrets we’re hesitant to share too loudly and proudly – the winemaking and sourcing are impeccable, and the prices? Even better. It’s a side project of Yountville’s prized Cliff Lede Vineyards, with wines made in tribute to Cliff’s mom, a brilliant gardener and home winemaker named Florence Elsie Lede (peep the gorgeous floral label, also designed in her honor).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2022 Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e comes from the aforementioned \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eFerrington Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e – you might know it if you’re an \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAnderson Valley\u003c\/span\u003e Pinot-file, as a few other big players regularly source their fruit from the same site, like Williams Selyem, Arista, and Failla, to name a few. This is a site primed for Pinot perfection – the climate, the soils, the positioning in proximity to the ocean...it all comes together to grow world-class Pinot Noir grapes with massive flavor and complexity. Winemakers Ryan Hodgins and Sarah Green pull so much character the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e fruit into the bottle, and for reference, Wine Enthusiast gave the Williams Selyem \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e Ferrington Pinot a rave 96 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep red-purple of this wine emits brilliantly captivating notes of black currant, red cherry, and sage, promising a fantastic ride to come. The palate continues with more cherries, plus strawberry and raspberry jam, along with spicy notes of white pepper and cardamom, plus some purple flowers, black tea, grapefruit peel, seashells, and a tingly spearmint finish. This is unendingly delightful, so powerful, and yet somehow delicately layered and exquisitely balanced. A phenomenal Pinot Noir through and through, and could easily bag Williams Selyem prices ($$$) in a blind line-up. But you come to First Bottle for insider access, so absolutely order your 4 bottles and feel the exhilaration of this level of Pinot for our insanely approachable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Hear me out – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madaboutmacarons.com\/roasted-fresh-sardines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eroasted fresh sardines\u003c\/a\u003e, with a stuffing of fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and breadcrumbs. I love this recipe, and the Mediterranean flair coaxes out the brilliant salinity and mineral tension of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657122222377,"sku":"1011370","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/FEL_Ferrington_PNR22_AV_1011370_Rack.jpg?v=1756139872"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/collections\/2_1_a128effd-dc1a-4b09-9990-60c7c9672984.jpg?v=1779313289","url":"https:\/\/firstbottlewines.com\/collections\/50th-anniversary-of-the-judgement-of-paris-sale.oembed?page=2","provider":"First Bottle Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}