{"title":"Carousel: New Arrivals","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cobb-pinot-noir-emmaline-ann-vineyard-sonoma-coast-2022","title":"Cobb Pinot Noir Emmaline Ann Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Emmaline Ann Vineyard, this 2022 Pinot Noir is an exquisite showcase of delicate red fruit, rose petal, and hints of baking spice. Its refined texture and graceful acidity highlight the vineyard’s cool-climate terroir. This wine is both ethereal and deeply expressive, with a long, silky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657112457513,"sku":"1008638","price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/First-Bottle-Cobb-Pinot-Noir-Emmaline-Ann-Vineyard-Sonoma-Coast-2022-product-image-10125-large.jpg?v=1752684693"},{"product_id":"michele-chiarlo-barolo-cerequio-2019","title":"Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2019 Cerequio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a classic and seductively complex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBarolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from one of the best crus in the region and a passionate family producer! It comes from a nearly perfect vintage and boasts 96 points, with buckets of additional applause from the top critics anywhere... and now it’s nearly 40% OFF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith environmental practices top of mind, the Chiarlo family takes a low-intervention approach with their winemaking, and ferments in open vats with long macerations and aging in large barrels, the way they’ve largely done things for over 60 years. In the vineyard, they organize the vines in terraces to allow the perfect amount of sunlight to reach the grapes, promoting a soft mouthfeel from the lusciously ripe grapes. The soils of Cerequio are calcareous-clayey marls with a marine sedimentary origin dating back 9 million years. This, paired with the south-southwest facing exposure, gives the grapes a remarkable complexity and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Chiarlo family can trace its winemaking roots back 150 years, brothers Alberto and Stefano Chiarlo are the second generation running this estate after their father, Michele Chiarlo, established the winery in Asti in 1956, upon graduating with his oenology degree. In the ‘70s, Michele expanded the family’s vineyard holdings to Cerequio in La Morra and Cannubi in Barolo, which are considered to be among the top five crus in all of Barolo. The family has an immense respect for tradition, purity, and sustainability, with a commitment to the land and thoughtful winemaking that allows gorgeous and classic Barolos to be the end result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Cerequio is more about balsamic, meat, eucalyptus, and black berries, combined with very present tannins. It’s austere in the mouth, seducing on the nose.”\u003c\/em\u003e – Alberto Chiarlo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 started wet and ended hot and dry, allowing for an excellent water reserve to sustain the grapes through the steamy summer. The grapes gradually ripened and experienced the ideal climate for a classic vintage with exquisite quality grapes. A fresh and open bouquet of rich baked cherries, dried strawberries, and crushed roses arrives on the nose, with layered notes of plum skin, macerated raspberries, eucalyptus, sage, cinnamon, black pepper, and scorched earth entering on the palate. Smooth, almost cream-like tannins combine with a rich body and exceptional length on the finish for a Barolo that is simultaneously classic and massively complex, with delightful surprises in nearly every taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is magnificently open considering its young age, and only promises to soften further and evolve beautifully over the next 5 to 15 years. An amazing value for the immense quality and hallowed terroir, with loads of critical praise backing it up – this is a must-have for Barolo heads, no doubt!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: I’m going with these \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbymaria.com\/braised-lamb-shanks\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreek-style braised lamb shanks\u003c\/a\u003e – that use cinnamon, allspice, red wine, and a tomato sauce over creamy mashed potatoes – for something as meaty and warming as this enormously rich Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657114718505,"sku":"1007995","price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/First-Bottle-Michele-Chiarlo-Barolo-Cerequio-2019-product-image-10303-large.jpg?v=1752684698"},{"product_id":"jean-marc-roulot-gruyaches-meursault-2020","title":"Jean-Marc Roulot Gruyaches Meursault 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean-Marc Roulot finished oenological school in 1989, that same year finally taking over his father Guy’s estate after he’d passed in 1982. He was quickly baptized by fire, learning hands-on how to use the fruit from their renowned selection of top Meursault vineyards to showcase the quality of their vines. With a focus on restraint – less use of new oak, minimal interventions, organic farming – Jean-Marc prefers to isolate tiny plots within larger vineyard sites to pluck the best, most expressive fruit and craft wines with personalities truly unique to their places of origin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis 2020 Meursault comes from the small, triangular Gruyaches vineyard plot, with vines around 80 years of age contributing to the wine’s massive concentration. Though it’s not a Premier Cru, many wine savants believe that Gruyaches wines rival or even surpass certain Premier Crus – steadily garnering recognition for their quality, richness, immense minerality, and lengthy finish. We have just under two cases of the 2020 – and, thrillingly, TWO magnums to allocate, as well – of this elegant and collectible White Burgundy. Layers of exuberant lemon and lime, and hazelnut, then white flowers, and some pear and apple compote come together delightfully, with a weighty feel, mouth-watering acidity, and stony, enduring finish. It’s full-bodied, yet elegant and delicately fruity, with mineral tension and a lifted bouquet. All-around incredible wine, from a revered producer who is a stronghold of Meursault. Incredibly limited and rarely seen at a discount – collectors, this is your chance to secure a truly remarkable White Burgundy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657121108265,"sku":"1007104","price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/Jean-MarcRoulotGruyachesMeursault2020_1007104_Rack.jpg?v=1754071978"},{"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":"continuum-estate-proprietary-red-napa-valley-2022","title":"Continuum Estate Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Proprietary Red from this prestigious and storied hillside estate delivers a masterful balance between power and elegance. Inky purple in the glass, it opens with aromas of crushed blackberries, cassis, boysenberry, graphite, violets and wild mountain herbs. With air, darker accents like dark chocolate, espresso and baking spice emerge, hinting at the wine’s depth. On the palate it’s opulent yet sculpted: waves of black plum, macerated blueberry and black cherry unfold against a backdrop of crushed stone and savory, mineral-, herb- and earth-inflected complexity. Silky, tightly knit tannins lend structure, while vibrant acidity keeps the tension alive; the finish lingers with cedar, clove and tobacco notes. Critically acclaimed as one of Napa’s top 2022 wines — finely chiseled, graceful, and built for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657121173801,"sku":"1010742","price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/Continuum_RED22_NV_1010742_Rack.jpg?v=1765430823"},{"product_id":"oomrang-muller-thurgau-puget-sound-2022","title":"Öömrang Müller-Thurgau Puget Sound 2022","description":"\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":"domaine-vincent-girardin-gevrey-chambertin-viellies-vignes-2020","title":"Domaine Vincent Girardin Gevrey-Chambertin Viellies Vignes 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBurgundy is the motherland of Pinot Noir. These wines are celebrated worldwide for their elegance, complexity, and sense of place, and are often among the most sought-after wines in the world. With their layered flavor profiles, small-scale production, ancient limestone soils, and centuries of winemaking tradition – it’s no wonder Burgundy tips the scales of wine greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are the wines of royalty, of class, of great distinction, grown on ancient lands and made with meticulous care and standards. To enjoy an excellent Burgundy is to take part in history, and for that reason, we will always continue to seek out the best bottlings from the most cherished producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like the 2020 Vincent Girardin Gevrey-Chambertin, composed from 45-year-old vines in clay and iron-rich soils, and emanating notes of soft smoke, red berries, black pepper, and cinnamon. For under $100? How can it be?!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50657122615593,"sku":"1010532","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/Domaine_Vincent_Girardin_Gevrey-Chambertin_Viellies_Vignes_2020_1010532_Rack.jpg?v=1754496789"},{"product_id":"nicolas-girard-sancerre-rouge-2023","title":"Nicolas Girard Sancerre Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir from Sancerre? Oh, yes – it’s a thing, and a very, very good thing at that. Chalky soils, warm and well-drained slopes, coupled with old-fashioned vineyard work and state-of-the-art winemaking technology, all go to show how Nicolas Girard can essentially do no wrong. This glorious, earthy Sancerre Rouge for under $30 is yet another showstopper from one of our go-to Sancerre producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may have noticed – but we can’t get enough Nicolas Girard. This iconic Sancerre estate was established in 1875 and lies just outside of the town of Sancerre. The Girard family modernized the winery and vineyards when they bought the estate in 1973, and ever since, it has become the base for not only the original estate, Domaine des Brosses – but also the offshoot brands by the new, younger generations of the Girard Clan. With the insane demand for all things Sancerre these past several years, Nicolas Girard is our security blanket. We’ve directly imported them for years and sold truckloads of all sorts of their wines. Simply put, they’re our go-to in terms of exceptional quality and their incomparable value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlain Girard, Nicolas’s father, comes from several generations of winemakers in the tiny village of Chaudoux, located directly north of the famous town of Chavignol. Nicolas, alongside his brother, Anthony, has since taken over winemaking duties – and like their father before them – each has their own label, made in slightly different styles, from across the estate’s holdings. This structure allows each winemaking generation to pursue their own experiments, while still growing within, and eventually re-shaping the house style for the next generation. Together, they are making a stunning portfolio of high-toned wines that are fresh, modern, and aromatically pure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough you may better know Sancerre for its crisp, piquant Sauvignon Blanc, approximately 20% of the appellation’s vineyards are planted with Pinot Noir grapes, the oldest variety in the region – and there is evidence it's been planted in the Loire Valley since the Middle Ages. The Girards, like most of Sancerre’s new generations of top vignerons, follow stricter standards of cellar tidiness and hygiene than the historical methods – making Pinot Noir-based wines that are riper, fresher, and far cleaner than what was considered the typical style for generations. You’ll find a core of cranberries and crushed raspberries, all wrapped up in essences of white pepper, rose petals, black tea, damp earth, some eucalyptus, and black licorice, with a mineral-tinged backbone, tangy acidity, and silky light tannins. All this, for under $30?! Get enough to last you through Thanksgiving at least, and thank me later!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: \u003c\/strong\u003eChicken Marsala. The tender chicken and buttery mushrooms in a garlicky, creamy sauce luxuriously balance the bright aspects of the wine. Serve over gnocchi with a side of little gem salad with truffle vinaigrette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50819718906153,"sku":"1010084","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/NicolasGirardSancerreRouge2023_1010084_Rack.jpg?v=1757432241"},{"product_id":"conn-creek-cabernet-sauvignon-special-selection-napa-valley-2019","title":"Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Napa Valley 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 244, 164);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd 2+ bottles to the cart and receive additional savings!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tried-and-true Napa stalwart is BACK – today, with their powerful and nuanced 95-POINT “Special Selection” 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon! Normally $150 a bottle, it’s yours for just $60 a bottle (plus free shipping) when you order two or more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConn Creek has been a leader in the Napa winemaking scene, one of the very first estates to realize how having relationships with top growers across your region can only make your portfolio that much better. Grape contracts were originally held as a sort of dirty secret in the early days of Napa Valley – often necessary, but rarely discussed in the open. Conn Creek helped to remove that stigma, and Napa’s wine industry is certainly the better for it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1973, Conn Creek has produced exceptional wines from the heart of Rutherford, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals from across the Napa Valley AVA. It was considered to be one of the valley’s first sustainably focused wineries, and today’s bottle is pulled from their impressive “Special Selection” series, plucked from some of the original and historic sites that put Conn Creek on the map back in the 1970s. Pair that with the expressive and widely acclaimed 2019 Napa vintage, and you’ve got something exceptionally special!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep, dark, inky purple wine slides silkily into the glass, revealing haunting aromatics of violets, rose petals, and blackberry syrup, with a hint of potent kirsch. Chocolate cream pie with vanilla Chantilly cream blossoms on the mid-palate, enveloped in surrounding fruits like baked plums, more blackberries, plus a smattering of dusty chocolate truffles. Some woodsy notes of cedar and green tobacco lend further depth, and crushed rock minerality carries you into a lengthy, velvet-laden finish. Flashy, layered, and undeniably opulent – this is classic, beastly Napa Cab as it should be, for a bargain of a price! Just $60 per bottle (with FREE shipping) when you order two or more, gives you every reason to run to the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Reverse sear a ribeye steak (cook low and slow in the oven, then sear quickly in a hot pan for a perfect crust), and whip up a decadent brandy cream sauce served spooned over your steak. Melt-in-your-mouth heaven with this incredible Napa Cab!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50831650062633,"sku":"1000982","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1008449_Rack.jpg?v=1771636850"},{"product_id":"clos-du-mont-olivet-chateauneuf-du-pape-la-cuvee-du-papet-2023","title":"Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvee du Papet 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Cuvee du Papet 2023 is a vibrant, expressive Châteauneuf-du-Pape with classic southern Rhône character. Ripe red and black fruits are interlaced with garrigue herbs and subtle spice. Smooth tannins and balanced acidity give the wine both elegance and approachability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50887199523113,"sku":"1011874","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/ClosduMont-OlivetChateauneuf-du-PapeLaCuveeduPapet2023_1011874_Rack.jpg?v=1760371230"},{"product_id":"fort-ross-vineyard-pinot-noir-top-of-land-sonoma-coast-2021","title":"Fort Ross Vineyard Pinot Noir Top of Land Sonoma Coast 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you lean toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Noirs that encompass the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“dark fruit, damp earth, black tea”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e side of the spectrum, have we got a treat coming your way! This powerful 93-point \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the far reaches of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSonoma Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is here to whisk you away to a foggy, ocean-view bluff before properly stealing your heart. Originally $80; now UNDER $40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot many folks grow grapes out in the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eFort Ross\u003c\/span\u003e-Seaview AVA, as the terrain is mountainous and often dense with forestland. 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 \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ewines\u003c\/span\u003e. Against the advice of professionals who told them the location was too cool and foggy to grow grapes, they spent a few years experimenting on their 53-acre estate, playing with various clones, rootstocks, and trellising systems before discovering they had the ideal land and location to farm generous and energetic \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePinot\u003c\/span\u003e Noir, Chardonnay, and even Chenin Blanc grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeff Pisoni (from Pisoni Family Vineyards) makes the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ewines\u003c\/span\u003e in close collaboration with Linda and Lester, using a minimalist approach to allow the terroir and coastal location to speak boldly through the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ewines\u003c\/span\u003e. The trio walks the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003evineyard\u003c\/span\u003e together throughout the growing season to taste fruit from each block and determine when to hand-harvest each section. These grapes come from the estate’s highest-elevation, lowest-yielding blocks – hence the name \u003cem\u003e“\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eTop\u003c\/span\u003e of Land.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a deep ruby color, the wine pours with aromas of black cherry, rhubarb, clove, and red roses waltzing together seamlessly. More dark berry notes, Chinese 5 spice, Earl Grey tea, and a cushy wet forest floor approach on the palate, alongside a bright and textured acidity. While it’s certainly got the earthy, coastal elements we love, there’s also plenty of bright, ripe fruit to balance out this beauty. This is yet another unbelievable and limited \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSonoma Coast\u003c\/span\u003e wine from a producer who consistently hits home runs. I assure you – you’ll want a few of these in your cellar, at least!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Mushrooms. Anything with mushrooms. 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This is a Napa classic that has dominated the Cabernet Sauvignon category for over 30 years, and the 2019 vintage is everything you love about Silver Oak, cranked up to 10. Lush, hedonistic Cabernet with a finely tuned, succulent structure. It feels impossible to not drink right now… but if you can muster it, grab two or more bottles for a gorgeous price drop, and stow one away for at least a few years (10 or more, if you can stand it)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the story goes, Silver Oak started with a handshake in 1972, when two friends, Colorado entrepreneur Ray Duncan and winemaker Justin Meyer, partnered up to start an iconic winery crafting some of the valley’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon exclusively aged in American oak barrels. The 2019 vintage takes a very precise blend of 76.61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18.13% Merlot, 2.56% Cabernet Franc, 2.32% Petit Verdot, and a whisper of 0.38% Malbec. Winemaker Nate Weis had been performing extensive oak seasoning experiments, and discovered with the 2019 vintage that when the American oak they use for aging is seasoned for 24 months and toasted for 90 minutes, it imparts the most expressive vanillin characteristics without being overly herbal (underseasoned oak) or coconutty (overseasoned oak). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this effort and testing has led to one of the most profound vintages of this iconic producer’s Cabernet. It is mouth-coating and warm with plump, sun-baked blackberries and blueberries that give way to dark chocolate shavings, rich garden soil, fresh cedar clippings, cigar box, olive tapenade, and a lift of mint toward the everlasting finish. Juicy and savory in equal measure, it is a deeply expressive and velvety Napa Cab that delivers ample character and impossibly smooth tannins. One bottle is a must, but if you can swing two or more, even better!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS: We’re fully in barbecue season (thank heavens) – and this pristine and classic Napa Cab is practically begging for a slow-smoked brisket with all the fixings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303157039401,"sku":"1008653","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1008653_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1780210962"},{"product_id":"domaine-billon-christophe-les-elotins-cote-rotie-2020","title":"Domaine Billon Christophe Les Elotins Côte-Rôtie 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe Billon has been creating charming and structured Syrah wines from the severe slopes of Côte-Rôtie since 1991 – though his family’s roots in the area trace back to 1942. Scoring double 93 points, his 2020 Les Elotins takes fruit from four of the family’s prized plots to forge an immaculately balanced and endlessly rich Syrah, now over $35 off typical retail!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristophe Billon is a true working winemaker in every sense of the term. He spent his days working at Guigal for many years as he built his own domaine on the side, and though he started Domaine Billon in 1991, it wasn’t until 2007 that he was able to make the move to focusing on the winery full-time. In 2015, his son Corentin came on board to support the family business after completing his wine education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir estate – located at the top of the hill looking over the northern Rhône town of Ampuis – has swiftly become known for quality and care in all the wines they produce. Côte Rôtie is essentially separated into two types of terroir – the northern “Brune” side with dark schist soils, and the southern “Blonde” side with loose granite soils. Christophe’s estate owns 25 acres of vineyard holdings on both sides, and Les Elotins is sourced from Le Goutay and Combard in the Blonde side, offering whimsical floral and red fruited notes, along with fruit from Les Moutonnes and Côte Baudin in the Brune side, providing more pronounced tannic structure to the wine. All the estate’s vines are sustainably farmed and mostly tended to by hand due to the steep, terraced hillsides of most parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very classic and not far off the quality of his Viallière and Côte-Rozier this year, so this is a smart buy.”\u003c\/em\u003e – Decanter, 93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, this wine ages for 22 months in 1 to 2-year-old barrels to allow the full fruit expression to come through – a medley of blackberry, black currant, black cherry covered in a flourish of holiday spices. Violets, black licorice, smoked meats, and a touch of incense come in with a rich intensity that softens into leather and vanilla on the ample finish. Fine-grained tannins and a medium intensity give this outstanding wine a classy but approachable air that any Syrah fan will fawn over, even drawing comparisons to his wines that push into the $100 to $200 threshold. We can’t get enough ourselves and would happily pay the usual retail price of $85 for this gem, but today you can get two for a hair over the price of one! Math’s not always my thing, but that’s an equation I’m all for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Give this a sophisticated seared \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/lamb_loin_chops_with_mint_chimichurri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elamb chop\u003c\/a\u003e topped with mint chimichurri sauce for something simple yet elevated and decadent to hold up next to this rich Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346127192361,"sku":"1012264","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/DomaineBillonChristopheLesElotinsCoteRotie2020_1012264_Rack.jpg?v=1760993855"},{"product_id":"marchesi-antinori-solaia-toscana-2022","title":"Marchesi Antinori Solaia Toscana 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDOUBLE 98 POINTS from one of the most historic producers in all of Italy, this newest release of Antinori’s revered Solaia is a collectible gem that is worthy of a spot in any collection! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAntinori\u003c\/span\u003e family has made wine in the picturesque rolling hills of Tuscany for nearly 700 years. \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSolaia\u003c\/span\u003e is the family’s legendary \u003cem\u003e“Super-Tuscan”\u003c\/em\u003e offering, with the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e vintage composed mostly of Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by 10% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Franc. The fruit hails from the sunniest and most exposed part of the legendary hillside of Tignanello, tucked in the heart of the Chianti Classico region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the latest vintage of one of the rarest bottlings in Tuscany, described as \u003cem\u003e\"the most influential wine in the history of Italian viticulture.\"\u003c\/em\u003e As we can attest, the complexity, power, and finesse of the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e is simply astounding. \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMarchesi\u003c\/span\u003e Piero \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAntinori\u003c\/span\u003e marks \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSolaia\u003c\/span\u003e as an ongoing challenge and a never-ending passion of the people who dedicate their lives to the creation of this singular wine – and the world of wine can attest to the heralded status of this great bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“More elegant than powerful and more approachable than usual, with stunning concentration and complexity.”\u003c\/em\u003e -James Suckling, 98 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e vintage is more poised than previous vintages – with the ability to age over the decades, and a decidedly Tuscan flair to the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine. Aromas of blueberry and blackberry, with flecks of plum and roasted herbs, lead things off, followed by spicebox flavors of clove and star anise, with savory notes of sun-ripened red cherries and iron. A bit of damp soil and chocolatey berries pop on the finish that lingers for seemingly minutes on end. Double 98 points here, and a bevy of equally glowing reviews from all the big critics! We don’t have much – but a wine of this pedigree is sure to catch the eye of every Italian collector on the web... so move with purpose and you will be rewarded!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Nothing but a Bistecca alla Fiorentina will do, and a little brush of rosemary and some good olive oil will take it to the next level. Plenty of good, flaky salt to finish, and be sure to rest it properly to keep all that juicy goodness!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346127257897,"sku":"1012318","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/MarchesiAntinoriSolaiaToscana2022_1012318_Rack.jpg?v=1760597149"},{"product_id":"domaine-guy-amiot-pinot-noir-cuvee-simone-bourgogne-2021","title":"Domaine Guy Amiot Pinot Noir Cuvée Simone Bourgogne 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiss this, and you miss a stunning, terroir-driven Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most respected multigenerational estates. Silky, aromatic, beautifully balanced, and sourced from 45-year-old vines – this is the kind of wine that should easily cost far more than $34! But not today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1920, Domaine Guy Amiot has been rooted in the heart of Burgundy, founded by Arsène and Flavie Amiot in Chassagne-Montrachet. Over the generations – from Pierre, to Guy, and now Thierry and Fabrice – the Amiot family has preserved a tradition of family-run viticulture, blending familial heritage with novelty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Cuvée Simone comes from a one-hectare parcel planted on deep, clay-limestone soils with full southern exposure, straddling Remigny and the lower slopes of Chassagne near the villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Corpeau. Grown on 45-year-old vines, the wine is crafted in a sustainable manner, undergoing fermentation in tank, spontaneous malolactic, and then aging in a mix of older French oak and tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, this brilliant Pinot Noir opens with fragrant aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and a crunchy forest floor covered with moss and freshly fallen leaves. It has a subtle floral lift, while the palate introduces an elegance and bright acidity, with notes of cranberries, strawberries, wild thyme, and earth, accentuated by satiny tannins, mineral undertones, and a clean, lingering finish – all hallmarks of the terroir. With room to age for up to 10 years, this 2021 represents an exceptional value and a thrilling entry point to Red Burgundy at just $34.95 (compare at $60 retail)! You would do well to bring home a few of these, but whatever you do, don’t miss them. 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Complex aromas of kirsch, dried herbs, truffle, and earthy spice lead into a silky, layered palate with remarkable finesse. 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Hubba hubba!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1900 by French immigrants Georges \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e Fernandes de \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLatour\u003c\/span\u003e in Rutherford, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBeaulieu Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e was named for Fernande’s exclamation about their new 4-acre parcel: \u003cem\u003e“Quel beau lieu!”\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003e“What a beautiful place!”\u003c\/em\u003e) The winery survived Prohibition through a sacramental wine permit \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e rose to international prominence after the arrival of famed winemaker André Tchelistcheff in 1938, who helped launch the iconic \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eGeorges de\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLatour\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePrivate Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e in 1940 – of which we’re offering the immaculate 2020 vintage today! Now, over a century later, BV remains a defining force in American wine, rooted in Rutherford’s signature dusty terroir \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e continuing to honor its legacy that helped to define American fine wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 vintage of this iconic flagship Cabernet is a true statement wine – crafted in a challenging Napa growing season that yielded smaller, intensely concentrated fruit, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e handled with artful vinification, fermenting partially in French oak \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e aging 24 months in 95% new French barrels. The single-vineyard bottling comes from two ranches in Western Rutherford \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e is made in an entirely separate winery from the rest of the portfolio in order to extract the very best from its hallowed ground origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne sip in and it coats your mouth with generous, chocolatey goodness akin to a well-baked lava cake. There’s a fine, powdery character to the well-structured tannins, and it’s absolutely packed with black cherry, kirsch, and blackberry pie, with a hint of vanilla, cocoa powder, and myriad spices of clove, cinnamon, and cigar box. It’s big, bold, yet oh-so-smooth and seductive, absolutely living up to its legendary history, pedigree, and worldwide acclaim. One bottle gets you a lovely price of under $150, but two or more knocks another huge chunk OFF each bottle - making this the best price on the web! Save more money; buy more great wine... free shipping on 3 bottles... sounds like a win-win to me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Of course, you could go with a big, juicy, well-prepared steak – and that would be wonderful – but this would also be stunning with a decadent beef tenderloin carpaccio topped with fresh herbs, arugula, shaved Parmesan, high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkling of minced red onion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51519148654889,"sku":"1012613","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/BeaulieuVineyard_CSV20_GeorgesdeLatour_PrivateReserve_NV_1012613_Rack_1.jpg?v=1767880216"},{"product_id":"jacopo-biondi-santi-castello-di-montepo-morellino-di-scansano-2021","title":"Jacopo Biondi Santi Castello di Montepò Morellino di Scansano 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCould this be Italy’s greatest wine value of all time? We’ll let you be the judge of that. This is Biondi Santi’s FAMED Sangiovese BBS11 clone (with a touch of Cabernet), grown in the little-known Maremma region of Tuscany on their historic Castello di Montepò estate. 95 points and JUST $31 (plus free shipping) on three or more bottles... be still my ever-loving Tuscan wine heart!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Biondi-Santi family sold their shares of their namesake Montalcino winery back in 2018 – perhaps the most storied winery in Italian history and the literal founding place of Brunello di Montalcino – and this was their swift and smart next move!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastello di Montepò is the family’s 11th-century castle, set high on a hill overlooking a jaw-dropping 600-hectare estate, a little over 10 miles from the Mediterranean Sea and just about 20 miles south of the family’s origins in Montalcino. Jacopo Biondi Santi – at the helm of his family’s illustrious winery for decades – bought the Castello di Montepò in the early ‘80s, meticulously planting over 120 acres mostly to his family’s completely unique and prized Sangiovese BBS11 clone, with some Cabernet Sauvignon and a small parcel of Merlot, as well. Jacopo and his son, Tancredi, make the wines hand-in-hand here, and they speak about the potential of Scansano as though they traveled back in time to Montalcino over 50 years ago. We’ve said this to anyone who will listen – this is the next big region in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir 2021 Morellino di Scansano is an expressive and pure iteration of their legendary Sangiovese Grosso BBS11 clone, exclusive to the Biondi Santi family, blended with a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon for added textural richness. Grown on their pristine galestro soils, on their dreamy estate complete with a 1,000-year-old castle, this comes from the most remote and least populated part of Tuscany... an area that the most renowned producers (like Castello Romitorio and Celestina Fé) are flocking to in great hoards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the estate’s entry-level wine, you’ll be pleased to know the difference is certainly not quality – it’s the approachability! This is soft and fruit-forward with a gloriously cherry-driven core, plus touches of cigar box spice, tobacco, and gregarious wild herbs aplenty. With a focused energy, graceful minerality, and dusty chocolate truffle-laden finish, this is simply mind-bending, world-changing wine, y’all! It has no right to be just $31, but that’s what you’re getting with orders of two or more! 95 points and the epic \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Give this a go with a wood-fired sausage and mushroom pizza, bubbly charred crust, and all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51519149244713,"sku":"1008938","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1008938_Rack.jpg?v=1769824067"},{"product_id":"occidental-vineyards-freestone-occidental-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast-2023","title":"Occidental Vineyards Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its refined structure, layered fruit, and percolating coastal vibrancy, Occidental Vineyards’ 2023 Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir is a sincere treat, made even more mouthwatering at our price and with free shipping on just three bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccidental Vineyards was founded in 2011 by Steve Kistler, one of California’s most influential Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers, as the culmination of a long obsession with the cold, wind-scoured hills west of the town of Occidental. After decades of experimenting with coastal Pinot Noir and quietly planting vineyards along the Sonoma Coast beginning in the mid-1990s, Kistler committed fully to what he believed was California’s closest analogue to Burgundy: extreme maritime sites perched above the Pacific, defined by fog, low yields, and long growing seasons. Built for the 2013 harvest, the winery is singularly devoted to Pinot Noir from estate vineyards such as Bodega Headlands and Bodega Ridge, producing wines of tension, restraint, and age-worthy depth that pushed California Pinot to its western frontier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir is a thrilling expression of this cool, fog-blanketed vintage and a true standout value in great coastal Pinot Noir. With 95 points from Wine Spectator given for its precision and vibrant coastal energy, it seamlessly showcases 2023’s crystalline clarity alongside the Sonoma Coast’s hallmark bright acidity and saline notes. Crafted from estate vineyards on wind-swept hills overlooking the Pacific, this vintage exemplifies the winery’s sincere dedication to producing Pinot Noir with purity, balance, and a vivid sense of place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine displays vibrant red cherry, raspberry, and plum layers, framed by mouthwatering acidity and a fine, mineral-driven texture. Subtle floral notes and a whisper of coastal tree spice add depth, while supple tannins and a luminous finish give the wine a sense of poise and longevity. For under $70 a bottle with free shipping on just three (compare at $100 retail), this is an incredible value for a Pinot of this caliber. Enjoy the rugged beauty and finesse of California’s westernmost vineyards for an enchanting price, and be sure to tuck at least one away in your cellar to see its breathtaking evolution! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Hear me out – duck tacos. Pickled onions. Pomegranate seeds. Tingly and tart, with subtle sweetness and rich, salty meat – this is going to SLAM next to this vibrant coastal Pinot.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52152131911977,"sku":"1012832","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/Occidental_Freestone_PNR23_SC_1012832_Rack.jpg?v=1767399052"},{"product_id":"tenuta-pederzana-lambrusco-grassparossa-castelvetro-il-grassparossa-della-tradizione-secco-2022","title":"Tenuta Pederzana Lambrusco Grassparossa Castelvetro Il Grassparossa della Tradizione Secco 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis style is incredibly high-quality, made from the Grasparossa di Castelvetro grape in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, from the fairytale-esque estate of Tenuta Pederzana. The property spans 14 hectares of vineyards, woodlands, and a natural lake that is as pretty as a painting. Clay soils, cool nights, and southeast and east-facing vineyards allow the vines to flourish, producing some of the highest quality Grasparossa grapes you’ll find anywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is immensely aromatic, fruity, and tannic – and brilliant next to an assortment of foods (particularly holiday and winter meals) – bringing notes of brambly blackberries, dried cherry, tarragon, sage, and chalk dust. It’s fresh and vivacious with dusty tannins, a full body, and loads of character – especially given the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52191059968297,"sku":"1007066","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/TenutaPederanzaLambruscoGrassparossaCastelvetroIlGrassparossadellaTradizioneSecco2022_1007066_Rack.jpg?v=1764777978"},{"product_id":"cobb-pinot-noir-docs-ranch-swan-calera-clone-selection-sonoma-coast-2021","title":"Cobb Pinot Noir Docs Ranch Swan \u0026 Calera Clone Selection Sonoma Coast 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo ahead and put us at the very front of Cobb Wines’ fan club. We’re pretty obsessed (to put it bluntly). Their commitment to excellent, low-intervention, coastal Pinot, small production numbers, and expressive terroirs – along with their family’s steadfast and humble efforts to grow their small winery business from the ground up – is truly what this industry is all about, in our eyes. The cherry on top is that their wine is truly, authentically incredible – farmed or sourced from impeccable cool-climate plots, and vinified with little intervention to allow the earth and grapes to speak for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs David and Diane Cobb neared retirement, they searched from Santa Cruz to the Oregon border for a property close to both the redwoods and the coastline. Settling on a piece of land on the western edges of Sonoma County, they built a redwood-framed home and hand-planted their Coastlands estate vineyard starting in 1989. Aiming to simply grow exquisite fruit for other producers to make wine, the Cobbs sold some of their first usable bounty to Williams Selyem in 1992. Ross Cobb, their son, went on to become the viticulturist and enologist for Williams Selyem in 1999, before eventually venturing into the idea of creating wine from his own family’s plantings. The first vintage of Cobb Wines’ Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir was harvested in 2001, vinified in a little hand-dug cellar beneath the family home’s front deck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoss has continued making wines for both his family and a number of other top Sonoma Coast wineries, leveraging relationships to be able to source from some of the best vineyards in Northern California to expand the Cobb Wines portfolio. Doc’s Ranch sits on the easterly side of the same ridge as their estate Coastlands vineyard at roughly 1,000 feet elevation and protected from the blustering Pacific winds. The Swan clone provides elegant aromas, soft red fruits, and graceful florals, while Calera brings more power, structure, dark fruit, and earthy depth – resulting in a heritage clone duo that plays decidedly well together, accentuating one another’s strengths. On top of that, 2021 is widely considered to be a collector’s vintage, producing extraordinary, complex wines with a searing acid retention and ample sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s clear that synopsis holds true in the case of this vibrant and layered Pinot Noir. Just peruse the multitudes of glowing critics’ reviews to see for yourself before picking up at least two bottles to unlock an extra 40% in savings... or three to snag free shipping, as well! These are ageable, stunningly crafted works that any Pinot-file will be thrilled to have in their collection for years to come. While they last!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: The peppery spiced sausage, creamy potatoes, and rich broth of Zuppa Toscana will be a scrumptious partner to this brilliantly multifaceted Pinot Noir. Don’t forget a hunk of fresh sourdough with a heaping spread of whipped butter to sop it up! (The broth, that is, not the wine, although...)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52331835785513,"sku":"1012995","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1012995_Rack.jpg?v=1769017495"},{"product_id":"pierre-jean-villa-condrieu-jardin-suspendu-2023","title":"Pierre Jean Villa Condrieu Jardin Suspendu 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we met Pierre Jean at the Wine Paris expo last year – and then tasted his wines – we were instantly smitten. He’s one of those winemakers who oozes sincere adoration for his craft and land, and everything about his wines shows it: organic and biodynamic viticulture, minimal intervention in the cellar, and thoughtful sourcing and farming methods. Though he’s decidedly under the radar, his estate is a secret we’ll happily share... just so long as you keep it on the down-low, as his wines could easily go for thrice the price if too many people catch wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePierre Jean Villa didn’t inherit a large family estate – rather, he built his shimmering reputation from scratch. Born and raised in Chavanay, Pierre Jean trained and worked in Burgundy in the ‘90s, including notable operations like Clos de Tart. In the early 2000s, he returned to the Rhône to join the collaborative Vins de Vienne project with Yves Cuilleron, François Villard, and Pierre Gaillard, earning a deep understanding of the area’s terroirs. Finally, in 2009, he launched his own domaine, starting truly independently on steep and challenging hillsides around Chavanay and Vérin. Now, he has about 17 hectares across several northern Rhône appellations and has been joined by his children in expanding his estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Jardin Suspendu”\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the historical use of the steep terraces at this site after WWII, when locals planted vegetables there as a sort of “hanging garden.” Today, this same land in the prized Condrieu AOC has been reclaimed and replanted to vines, optimized for south-facing exposure and early ripening.\u003cstrong\u003e This wine is 100% Viognier, given aromatic richness and crunchy minerality from its granite-laden and steep terroir. Low yields and high concentration are another side effect, producing a wine with breathtaking aromas of white flowers, pear, peach, and lemon zest. The palate is bright with acidity, and humming with a subtle mineral thread, bringing notes of lemon, green apple, papaya, and a hint of green tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e Point blank, we’re overjoyed to have some of this in both regular and large-format bottles, especially at this price! This expressive Viognier is a top-flight Condrieu that your nerdiest wine friends have probably never heard of... and that’s reason enough to bring home at least a few. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: My immediate craving after a sip of this was my favorite \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/brown-butter-scallops-parmesan-risotto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebrown butter scallops with parmesan risotto and sauteed spinach\u003c\/a\u003e... 1,000% yes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52422221398313,"sku":"1010047","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/PierreJeanVillaCondrieuJardinSuspendu2023_1010047_Rack.jpg?v=1768234772"},{"product_id":"albert-morot-beaune-bressandes-premier-cru-2022","title":"Albert Morot Beaune Bressandes Premier Cru 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tiny parcel of vines high on the slope above Les Greves grows this bright, spicy, and lovely 94-point Premier Cru Burgundy. It’s opulent and intense while being seductively smooth and elegant… and we have it for one of the best prices anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Les Bressandes Premier Cru vineyard in Beaune is a highly sought after climat known for its aromatic and structured Pinot Noirs (and some Chardonnay, too). If you do a quick search for the 2022 vintage online, you’ll find the likes of Domaine Rapet for about $90, Chanson for $100, and Henri Germain for $155. Then we have Albert Morot – with 94 points from Decanter, who calls it “fresh and firm” while “abundant ripeness balances the structure” – for UNDER $75 here at First Bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re new to this producer, Domaine Albert Morot has been crafting precise and charming wines in the Côte de Beaune for generations. Philibert Jacques Angélique Morot began selling wine from his vineyard in 1820, later accompanied by his sons Simon and Albert, the latter who continued the business on his own under his name. Albert’s daughter and son-in-law later purchased low-priced land during the phylloxera epidemic in Savigny and Beaune in 1890, expanding the estate and continuing the family legacy. The winery remained within the family, passed from one generation to the next and becoming certified organic in 2015, before finally passing the reins to new owners in 2023. The new owners brought on the exceptional winemaker Pierre-Jean Villa to continue leading the steadfast vineyard and cellar efforts, and crafting some of the region’s finest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey harvest the grapes for this bottling from a small, 1.27-hectare parcel in Bressandes on the mid-slope facing southeast, followed by partial destemming and fermenting with combined punch downs and pump overs before aging in a third new oak. The aromas and flavors are brimming with muddled strawberries and red cherries, alongside notes of dried apricot and dates, with some violets, mushroom, sage, and damp forest floor. Its structure is immaculate, and it offers impressive balance, elegance, and depth for a 1er Cru at this price point. Three bottles will get you free shipping, and that is exactly the amount you’ll want (at least)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS: I’ll say it. I love a sheet pan meal. They can actually be chic! (I know, two polarizing statements.) With this wine, I’m pulling out one of my staples: dump some chicken thighs with your favorite olives, canned artichokes, sundried tomatoes, and any other veggies (red peppers and mushrooms would be great) on a sheet pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss, roast at 425 for 30 minutes, and serve over arugula or rice. So insanely easy and flavorful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52422221365545,"sku":"1010043","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1010043_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1779381159"},{"product_id":"pierre-jean-villa-fongeant-cote-rotie-2022","title":"Pierre Jean Villa Fongeant Côte-Rôtie 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we met Pierre Jean at Wine Paris last year – and then tasted his wines – it was instant, true love. He’s one of those winemakers who emits sincere fervor for his craft and land, and everything about his wines shows it: organic and biodynamic viticulture, minimal intervention in the cellar, and thoughtful sourcing and farming methods. Though he’s decidedly under the radar, his estate is a secret we’ll happily share...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePierre Jean’s story is one of steady growth. He didn’t inherit a large family estate – rather, he built his mighty reputation from scratch. Raised in Chavanay, Pierre Jean trained and worked in Burgundy in the ‘90s, including notable operations like Clos de Tart. In the early 2000s, he returned to the Rhône to join the collaborative Vins de Vienne project with Yves Cuilleron, François Villard, and Pierre Gaillard, earning a deep understanding of the area’s terroirs. In 2009, he launched his own domaine, starting truly independently on steep and challenging hillsides around Chavanay and Vérin. Now, he has about 17 hectares across several Northern Rhône appellations, with his children now helping guide its future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf the mere 480 bottles imported of the 2022 Fongeant Côte-Rôtie, we have just 90 bottles for allocation. From granite terraces layered with clay, gneiss, and iron oxide, these old massal-selection vines are over 60 years old. Seventy percent whole cluster, a 20-day soak, and aging for two years in traditional and large 500-liter barrels yield a wine of striking depth and power. Expect dense notes of dark chocolate-covered cherries, dusty plums, rich espresso beans, charred cedar, pepper-crusted jerky, and cooling bay laurel on the finish. It’s covered in whisper-soft tannins, and the texture is molten-like with loads of power to lay down for many years, even decades, to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52422221529385,"sku":"1010052","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1010052_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1776466169"},{"product_id":"pierre-jean-villa-condrieu-jardin-suspendu-2023-magnum-1-5l","title":"Pierre Jean Villa Condrieu Jardin Suspendu 2023 (Magnum 1.5L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we met Pierre Jean at the Wine Paris expo last year – and then tasted his wines – we were instantly smitten. He’s one of those winemakers who oozes sincere adoration for his craft and land, and everything about his wines shows it: organic and biodynamic viticulture, minimal intervention in the cellar, and thoughtful sourcing and farming methods. 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Spicy, savory, velvety, and fragrant with purple flowers and dark berries… Open, alluring, elegant, and exquisitely balanced. You might not expect a 2022 vintage Côte-Rôtie to have so much going on in its youth, but this is as inviting and expressive as can be – a testament to the prowess of the producer, as well as the vast success of the vintage overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally founded by Michel Ogier, this Northern Rhône domaine has gained significant recognition after Stéphane took the helm in the late ‘90s as the seventh generation. Located in the heart of Côte-Rôtie, on the slopes of Ampuis, the winery has steadily become one of the key figures within the appellation. 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Their counter-culture, small-case production has inspired some of the most hardcore and hip fans in the wine world – and for under $20, their newest Gamay is all the evidence you need to know why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJolie-Laide is a tiny, hands-on winemaking project built around a \u003cem\u003e“less is more”\u003c\/em\u003e philosophy and earning a spot as one of California’s most on-the-rise, cult-y producers. Founder and somm-turned-winemaker Scott Schultz has said his vision is to make pretty wines from ugly vines, the very name \u003cem\u003e“Jolie-Laide”\u003c\/em\u003e loosely translating to \u003cem\u003e“pretty-ugly.”\u003c\/em\u003e This means: an emphasis on minimal-intervention practices, rare grape varieties, and terroir-driven character via foot crushing, whole cluster-fermentation, native yeasts, and neutral oak or inert vessel aging to preserve purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey source fruit from small, sustainable, often organically farmed vineyards across Northern California – typically taking under-appreciated or less common varieties – and treat each vintage and each wine almost as its own unique piece of art, allowing the unique traits of the environment and grapes to speak for themselves. 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Chiseled with peppery, plummy structure and aromatic evidence of its volcanic ash origins, this may be one of the most fun and expressly unique red wines I’ve consumed all year. Pleasant with food and on its own, it is way too easy to pull the trigger for just under $25! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust about 60 miles west of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean are the Canary Islands, an archipelago boasting distinctive white and black sand beaches, a lovely subtropical climate, and incredibly complex (some might even say... explosive) volcanic wines. Spaniards colonized the islands in the 15th century, and wines have been made on seven of the eight main islands in the centuries since. Fascinatingly, phylloxera never made its way to the Canaries, making them among the few places in the world to have ungrafted vines – some more than 200 years old, and many exclusive to the islands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe islands grow 20 of their own recognized grape varieties, with 20 additional new ones currently under study, and 60 others that are genetic variations. Listan Negro (along with its counterpart, Listan Blanco) is the most commonly planted grape variety on the islands – with this one coming from Atlante’s oldest vineyard called La Quinta, a 400-foot elevation parcel with 150-plus-year-old vines in the Valle de la Orotava on the northern coast of Tenerife island. Trained in the Canaries’ traditional braid-like Cordon Trenzado method, the vines are left partially whole cluster and pressed traditionally by foot in shallow cement containers. 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Earth, white pepper, and iron notes linger as punchy balsamic acidity buttons up the ethereal ride before coming to a long, drawn-out finish. In a word... mesmerizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from Quinta da Muradella – an ancient vineyard in the tiny Spanish appellation gem of Monterrei, snuggled in tight against the Portuguese border. José Luis Mateo made the bold choice to drop out of college in Madrid in the ‘80s to return to his family’s long-neglected land in the small Galician town of Verín, vowing to restore the vineyards in order to make soulful, terroir-driven wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn just a few decades, he’s become one of the most prominent winemakers in Spain, with his portfolio flying to cult status in the past 30-plus years of production. With an unbridled devotion to his craft, José Luis roams his vineyards regularly to observe the vines, which sit between 300 and 700 meters elevation with a vast range of grape varieties, soil types, and exposures – all of which contribute to his dazzlingly complex and remarkable wines. This one in particular has us in a trance. It’s focused, yet rugged... pure, yet lavishly layered. All of this for under $50 (compare at $90 typical retail), plus 95 points? 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It should be no surprise that he’s hit another one out of the park with this 99-POINT 2023 Guest Cottage Cabernet! We’ve shared this once before, to a ravenous response from you all, and we don’t have much left!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday’s gem was made in 2023, which is shaping up to be one of the most exceptional vintages in at least the last 20 years. Julien is a Bordeaux transplant and much admired for the way he combines California power with French precision. Tasting Panel calls this Cabernet “an athletic red, with a savory earth-meets-new leather persona; dramatic as it is luxurious.” So… a killer vintage, top winemaker, 99 points, HALF off each bottle, ready to drink right now? An easy yes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeau Vigne is proudly under the radar, but its reputation can’t be contained. Robert Parker calls it one of his favorite wineries, and this Napa hotspot continues to be an incubator for serious winemaking talent: Dave Phinney, Kirk Venge, and now… Julien Fayard!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a rich, velvety, supremely stylish Napa Cab loaded with blackberries and black cherries, flecked with hypnotic aromatics of rose oil and creme de cassis. Saddle leather adds depth and warmth, along with savory olive tapenade, tingly fennel, and mocha. A smudge of sage and dried violets add a touch of grace to the finish, and everything glides across the tongue like silk. We can attest that this is mightily easy to drink now, but its power will push it well into the next decade-plus in your cellar. We’re going way, way below the $250 retail price. For 50% off on all orders, drink in the beauty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAIRING IDEAS: Calling on Julien Fayard’s French roots, whip up a classic French bistro steak au poivre, complete with a creamy brandy and black peppercorn sauce drizzled on top to bring out the wine's svelte fruit and spice characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52837237063977,"sku":"1013464","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1013464_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1774485029"},{"product_id":"jean-marc-pillot-chassagne-montrachet-rouge-morgeot-les-fairendes-premier-cru-2021","title":"Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Morgeot Les Fairendes Premier Cru 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom a multi-generational Chassagne family dating back to the early 20th century, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot has steadily evolved under Jean-Marc, who took over in 1991 and expanded both vineyard holdings and estate bottling. 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And everything about what they’re doing is what the wine industry should be about: good people, proper land stewardship, killer wines. We’re thrilled to share their debut Pinot Noir with you today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSphaerics is named after the foundational treatise of the same name based on spherical geometry produced 2,000 ago by Theodosius of Bithynia. His work was based on the brilliant minds that came before him, and is still used as a reference for mathematicians and astronomers today. Similarly, winemaker Laura Jones and her husband Brian Ball call on styles and processes from classic winemaking approaches to serve as an inspiration in their own excellent line-up of resplendent Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duo launched this project in 2022 with a stern focus on vineyard selection, careful detail-orientation, and traditional winemaking practices, a nod to Laura’s time spent cutting her teeth at the renowned wineries of Aubert and Domaine Armand Rousseau. After we had the privilege of spending some time with them and tasting through their wines, our team was utterly in awe. These wines are some of the most beautifully Burgundian in style you’ll find in California, and we’re stoked to see talented winemakers like Laura carving out space to build something of her own at such a high level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown among the Sonoma Coast’s famed Goldridge soils on the gently rolling hills of two Martinelli properties (Frei Road and Bondi Home Ranch), the grapes are balanced by foggy mornings and breezy, sunny afternoons. As the first Pinot from Sphaerics, it wears the title well with inky dark cherries, wild lavender, and seductive dried herbs offering an elegant experience and loads of layer-packed character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52874807542057,"sku":"1013934","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1013934_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1780210256"},{"product_id":"aubert-chardonnay-eastside-vineyard-russian-river-valley-2024","title":"Aubert Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard Russian River Valley 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eAubert’s Eastside bottling leans into Russian River’s signature opulence, earning a strong VN94-96. Ripe peach, golden apple, and vanilla cream glide across the palate, backed by just enough acidity to keep it fresh. This is plush, hedonistic Chardonnay that still manages to stay beautifully composed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52908484526377,"sku":"1013675","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1013675_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1776401899"},{"product_id":"khk-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2023","title":"KHK Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t a casual weeknight Cab—it’s built for the table, the kind of wine designed to elevate a meal the way only Napa’s best can. Think polished, deeply layered Cabernet with that unmistakable Thomas Rivers Brown signature: richness without excess, structure without weight, and a long, seamless finish that keeps you coming back. It’s the kind of bottle you’d expect to see with a triple-digit price tag on a wine list—but somehow, it’s still sitting at $80 retail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy notes: Classic Napa through and through, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, cocoa, and a hint of sweet oak spice. The palate is plush yet controlled, layering ripe dark fruit with espresso, graphite, and fine tannins that carry through a long, polished finish. 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Extremely limited, usually only privately allocated… meaning claim to major bragging rights to those who do get to take some of this highly covetable wine home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve been privileged to be some of the very few to get ANY of these hyper-limited wines. If you were lucky enough to snag any of the earlier vintages from us, you know just how insane these wines are. Here's the scoop: PerUs is a collaboration of rockstar wine personalities, including winemaker Russell Bevan (of countless 100-pointers from Bevan, Harbison and more), star sommeliers Dustin Wilson (Eleven Madison Park) and Eric Railsback (RN74, Les Marchands), plus several successful entrepreneurs, and a team of friends and designers to round it all out. They worked their magic to find some pretty nice vineyards to do it all from – Tench, next to Screaming Eagle, Sugarloaf Mountain near Coombsville, and Sage Ridge up on the eastern hills above St. Helena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo expenses are spared on this project, and it shows in the glass, with incredible concentration, polish, and seamlessness in every last wine, from start to finish. If you are a lover of no-holds-barred Cabernet and red blends, then you owe it to yourself to make room for these beauties. A true showpiece for your cellar, and wines everyone should experience at least once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eA bold yet sophisticated blend that marries plush Sugarloaf fruit with the structure of Tench Cabernet, offering aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, violets, and mocha. 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This is refined, aromatic, and impossibly pure.\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\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52938186096937,"sku":"1014015","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1014015_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1776958297"},{"product_id":"penfolds-shiraz-st-henri-south-australia-2017","title":"Penfolds Shiraz St. Henri South Australia 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 244, 164);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd 2+ bottles to your cart and receive an additional 25% savings!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it’s not the best in the world, it’s at least a top five greatest Shiraz bottlings! Penfolds’s 97 point St. Henri bottling is a counterpoint to their flagship “Grange” – with all of the same prestige and care, minus the new oak influence. Now, it’s all yours with shipping included on every order and an amazing price drop when you buy two or more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah\/Shiraz and Aussie wine enthusiasts the world over – start your engines! Penfolds has arrived. This is THE greatest producer of Australian wine – and one of the best producers in the world, at that. You already know their flagship wine, Grange, which is Shiraz with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon. 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It’s infused with violets and cherry kirsch, while also displaying a smoky bacon fat savoriness that sincerely makes this bottling unforgettable. Not to mention, it won 97 points from Falstaff and a whole slew of additional heaping praise from other critics!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine aged for 12 months in 50-plus-year-old large oak casks... just enough time to polish the tannins into a honed and sultry-soft position. There’s an air of fresh-roasted coffee beans, along with salt-brined black olives, the moment the wine hits the palate. Then come cool, bright red fruits and a tingly acidity driving things forward, with pomegranate and red currant lingering long after each sip. Just an all-out stunner of a wine, and vibrantly youthful for approaching a decade of age, with another 20-plus years within reach. I certainly won’t be waiting that long – my next nice Sunday supper will do just fine, and the next few after that, as well! 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After the sale of the family négociant business in 2007, Charles retained key vineyard parcels and began converting them to organic and then biodynamic farming. He and Amélie – who met at a wine fair in 2010 – eventually merged their family lands to create a domaine that bolsters both tradition and a charmingly modern vision of Alsace winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s a stunning tension here between refreshingly dry and textured fullness. It is a clean, ripe, and vibrant Riesling that would play so well with many foods – from spicy Asian dishes to funky and aged cheeses to, of course, a plethora of seafood. A bounty of pear, mandarin orange, apricot, pineapple, and white flowers give this remarkable brightness, cut with searing acidity, while a long, chalky, slightly salty finish delivers on the minerality front. So very generous and precise, and made with the highest level of care and attention… You could easily pay double our price and still be very happy with this wine. But, luckily, you don’t have to – and shipping is free on 3 or more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS: I’m a sucker for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themodernproper.com\/baked-coconut-shrimp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoconut shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; the sweet, savory, and crunchy elements will bring out so many fun nuances in this dry and layered Alsatian Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53029503500585,"sku":"1014104","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/1014104_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1778023375"},{"product_id":"kistler-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast-2024","title":"Kistler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2024","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKistler is at the top of the list of the most collectible, widely adored, desperately desired names in the California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay game. If you get your hands on some, expect to hear from wine friends near and far to see if you’d be willing to share a glass. With fewer than five cases of the new 2024 Pinot Noir release, you might just have the chance… if you move quick!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKistler has been around since 1978, founded by Steve Kistler and Mark Bixler, producing some of the most Burgundian styles of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that you’ll find in California. Steve managed the vineyard and winemaking, while Mark (a PhD in chemistry) handled the business, lab, and sales. Their vision of creating wines true to their origin site was ahead of its time for the region, and their mastery of such a concept has shot them to cult-level superstardom ever since. Since 2017, Jason Kesner has led winemaking following Steve’s retirement, continuing the focus on native yeast fermentation, minimal intervention, and restrained, Old World styles of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of their single-vineyard wines command prices ranging from $100-$200 (rightfully so), but this Pinot Noir is more of an entry-level offering that delivers many of the same characteristics as their pricier bottles, for a much more attainable price. Entry-level in price only, I promise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2024 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is sourced from a thoughtfully chosen selection of coastal sites that receive benefits from the Pacific fog and coastal breezes to slow ripening and capture acidity. This is all freshness and precision, with fragrant notes of muddled strawberries, black cherries, and raspberries layered atop red rose, cardamom, cinnamon, and musky leaves on a forest floor. Gentle spice and a soft minerality on the finish really make this such an utter delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage was a fantastic harvest for Sonoma – with some growers proclaiming it as the very best of the last fifty years. “Smooth,” “outstanding,” and of particularly high quality overall… and you can bet that the masterful team at Kistler made the most of the exceptional conditions to produce some of their finest wines to date! The only drawback to the year was a slight decrease in yield, making these always precious bottles a bit more dear than usual. 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