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Sauvignon Blanc is planted at 6500 vines per hectare. Pinot Noir is planted at 6500-9000 vines per hectare. Yields for the white wines are between 60-65 Hl\/Ha. Domaine Rouge is 45-50 Hl\/Ha and Camille Rouge is 30 Hl\/Ha. No sulfur is used at harvest. The winery makes its own, mineral based sulfur for use in very small amounts during ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc for the Sancerre Blanc is pressed long and slow. The juice is allowed to settle for 24 hours at a cold temperature. Fermentation is in stainless steel and enamel tanks at low temperatures for 10-15 days. The wine is then occasionally stirred on the lees for three to four months. The wines are lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir receives a 5-7 day cold maceration followed by gentle punching down and pumping over during the 25 day fermentation. No sulfur is used at harvest. For the Sancerre Rouge the must is pressed and the juice is racked to 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% to barrique 1-5 years of age. For the Camille Pinot Noir, the wine ages in 100% new barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pré Semelé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479171629287,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-103.jpg?v=1764704253"},{"product_id":"favorita-colli-tortonesi-marine","title":"Favorita, Colli Tortonesi \"Marine\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003c\/span\u003eThe soils here are known as “Marne di Sant’Agata.” On this site it is a mixture of 55% blueish clay, 30% sand and 15% limestone. Grapes here benefit from a continental climate with marked temperature differences throughout the season, the lowest rainfall in Piedmont, and cooling sea breezes. The vineyards are situated mid-slope in a sheltered position, which is protected from the cold northerly winds, making this an ideal micro-climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards were planted with Barbera, Nebbiolo, Crotina, Timorasso and Favorita. Vines were planted 2,000 vines per acre with the soil type and exposure in mind, and trained using the Guyot method. Selected grasses grow between the vines for nutrients. Only natural products are used to fight disease and neither weed-killers nor chemical fertilizers are employed. Hand harvesting of only the optimal grapes insures that what enters the winery is the very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such a small vineyard, Francesco and Anna are able to have total control of the land and the wine making process. They do it all themselves. They produce a mere 2,083 cases per year and they want each wine to be the top of its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 2005 to 2009, Francesco and Anna developed their line of wines, reds from their vineyards and two white wines from vineyards nearby. From their vineyard comes three Barberi – Sant’Andrea, a bright, fragrant, young wine, Castellania, a classic styled wine of the region named after the town, and I GROP, a barrel aged wine of more depth and longevity. From vineyards nearby come the whites of Marine, made from Favorita, known as Vermentino elsewhere, and Fausto, a beguiling Timorasso.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina Coppi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479469064423,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-138.jpg?v=1764704160"},{"product_id":"timorasso-colli-tortonesi-fausto","title":"Timorasso, Colli Tortonesi \"Fausto\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003c\/span\u003eThe soils here are known as “Marne di Sant’Agata.” On this site it is a mixture of 55% blueish clay, 30% sand and 15% limestone. Grapes here benefit from a continental climate with marked temperature differences throughout the season, the lowest rainfall in Piedmont, and cooling sea breezes. The vineyards are situated mid-slope in a sheltered position, which is protected from the cold northerly winds, making this an ideal micro-climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards were planted with Barbera, Nebbiolo, Crotina, Timorasso and Favorita. Vines were planted 2,000 vines per acre with the soil type and exposure in mind, and trained using the Guyot method. Selected grasses grow between the vines for nutrients. Only natural products are used to fight disease and neither weed-killers nor chemical fertilizers are employed. Hand harvesting of only the optimal grapes insures that what enters the winery is the very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such a small vineyard, Francesco and Anna are able to have total control of the land and the wine making process. They do it all themselves. They produce a mere 2,083 cases per year and they want each wine to be the top of its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 2005 to 2009, Francesco and Anna developed their line of wines, reds from their vineyards and two white wines from vineyards nearby. From their vineyard comes three Barberi – Sant’Andrea, a bright, fragrant, young wine, Castellania, a classic styled wine of the region named after the town, and I GROP, a barrel aged wine of more depth and longevity. 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In the early 1920s\/30s the winery began cultivating vineyards using techniques that were revolutionary at the time: reducing production yields to prioritize higher quality and avoiding sowing wheat between vine rows, a standard practice at the time. This decision was an early adoption of what eventually became known as modern cultivation practices widely used in the region today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1978 ‘Gianpi’ took over full management of Marrone and began a phase of expansion in the vineyards and the cellar space. His wife Giovanna, affectionately known as “Mamma Gio,” orchestrates private hospitality and is the kitchen director. For Giovanna, food is “tradition and Italian values that go hand with our wines.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2011 the winery has been run by “Tre Fie,” the three daughters of Gian Piero and Giovanna Marrone. Valentina is the winemaker, Serena runs marketing and business operations, and Denise is the hospitality heart and manager of the visitor programs and restaurant. The farm is run with minimal intervention in the vineyard, a philosophy that carries through from harvest to winemaking. The Marrone family pays careful attention to produce wines that are elegantly structured with the potential to evolve for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003c\/span\u003eThe vineyards are the heart of the Marrone property and great care is taken to ensure that the highest quality grapes are harvested vintage after vintage. The vineyards are managed with the aim of creating an ecological system that allows the vines to enjoy the best possible living conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of herbicides is avoided completely. 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The medieval village of Chitry-le-Fort is the center of the small Bourgogne Chitry appellation, and just a stone’s throw from the village of Chablis. Indeed, here the soils are also identical to those in Chablis—Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone, very chalky and mineral-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is not certified but adheres to organic farming practices, including fermenting on indigenous yeasts, planting natural herbs between vineyard rows to prevent erosion and using only organic fertilizer in the fields. The soil is plowed to encourage vine roots to dig deep into the region’s chalky soils; vines, on average, are 30 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlivier’s cellar is located partially underground, allowing him to move juice and wine via gravity. Whites are fermented and aged in stainless steel tank; reds are aged mostly in older French oak barrels. 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Touraine’s claim to fame in ancient days was the mining of gunflint, and this legacy is what gives local Sauvignon Blanc its racy zip and mineral zing. (In some areas, flint stones are everywhere—pick up two rocks, bash them together, and it’s just like firing a cap gun.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Jerome and Dominique Sauvète too are the type of folk that invite you in for a quick glass and all of a sudden, the hours have passed and you’ve finished a casual but sumptuous meal and have no idea where the time’s gone. Their easy confidence betrays just how hard they work, day in and day out, to keep their 100% organic vineyards in tip-top shape. Which means their daughter, Mathilde, who now runs the estate, is well-poised to fly even higher, with a renewed biodynamic touch for wines that are even more expressive and aromatic. The sky is truly the limit here in Touraine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The family cares for its 40 acres of vineyard land according to organic principles, and is certified organic (Ecocert). In recent years, they’ve incorporated more biodynamic practices, such as using plant-based teas and preparations to help combat vine maladies, and working according to the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost work is performed by hand, with the goal of keeping the land and the vine in balance. Many of the family’s vines are older, and naturally low yielding. Harvest each year is performed also by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf of the estate’s vineyard holdings is dedicated to white grapes, located on a higher-altitude plateau over the Cher river, a region rich in clay and flint. Red grapes grow on south-facing hillsides that are very rocky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vineyard parcel is vinified separately, to preserve its terroir character. Juice is fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Depending on the cuvee, wine is aged either in tank or in French oak barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bright and racy bottle will give many a Sancerre a run for its money! Lemony and lively with plenty of oyster shell spark, Sauvignon Blanc from the flinty soils of Touraine is a delightful discovery. 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This unique terroir announces itself explosively: knock two vineyard stones together and you can’t help but be bowled over by the aroma of firecracker smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, fumé means “smoked” in French, which gives you more than a hint of why Sauvignon Blanc from producers like Blanchet in this charmed appellation across the river from Sancerre is so energetic and mineral-driven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that Francis’ son, Mathieu, has joined the winery, the Blanchet family can count eight generations of winemakers among its ranks. This centuries-plus dedication to the soul of the Loire and the character of Sauvignon Blanc, its native grape, make the Blanchet clan a reliable source for the true voice of this vibrant grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to our special flint-soil selection, Francis has further identified unique plots of land—whether with older, massal selection vines or ‘Kriotine,’ for example, from chalky limestone soils—and then has bottled them separately. This attention to terroir is what sets Blanchet Sauvignon Blanc apart from, and certainly qualitatively above, more basic regional bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, Domaine Blanchet offers one of the most expressive, unadulterated tastes of  Sauvignon Blanc, choosing to raise his wines only in tank—so what you savor with every glass is the most natural expression of “smoky” Sauvignon there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWinemaker Francis Blanchet cares for his vines sustainably, with the goal of ensuring each vineyard’s unique character and the resonant flavors and aromas of Sauvignon Blanc are expressed honestly in each bottle. 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Winemaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJean-Marc Pastou\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor some 30 years has followed a singular calling to make the most honest and terroir-true Sancerre his few acres will give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis vineyards sit at the highest point in the village, and his older vines (that he planted himself) grow on perfect terroir: the classic chalky stones and flinty soils which give Sancerre its characteristic zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose from the family’s few temperature-controlled tanks the most expressive, older-vine Sancerre Blanc to bottle unfined and unfiltered as our ‘La Côte de Sury,’ a special wine that captures the essence of what great Sancerre should be—enlivening and satisfying, and a great value, too. The estate’s Sancerre Rouge, a limited-release wine from peerless terroir, is exceptional; and the family’s few acres in Pouilly-Fumé deliver a smoky, racy Sauvignon Blanc each vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe family’s vineyards sit high up on the slope in the village of Sury, northwest of Sancerre. Soils are a mix of sand, “caillottes” (small chalky stones) and flint. Vines are on average 35 years old. Grapes are harvested by hand, and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks; wines are aged in tank on fine lees, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the highest, older-vine vineyards in Sury, northwest of Sancerre. 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From the family’s pioneering work in identifying and exploiting the region’s top terroirs to their leading position in biodynamic viticulture today, there are few if any artisans in Sancerre as exacting or as respected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat-grandfather Maurice Vacheron tended a few vines back when Sancerre was but a stop on a village road. His son, Jean, was the first of the family to specialize in producing wine, paying particular attention to the influence of terroir on Sauvignon Blanc. Jean’s sons, Denis and Jean-Louis, solidified the Vacheron name in Sancerre, showcasing the family’s talent with not only Sauvignon Blanc but also Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Denis’ son, Jean-Laurent, and Jean-Louis’ son, Jean-Dominique, have taken the estate to a whole new level of quality, championing biodynamic viticulture and selecting singular vineyard parcels that the family has observed for generations (and planted with their own hands) to bottle as single-vineyard wines, with the goal of showcasing the heights that Sancerre can reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than two decades we’ve brought these world-class wines to the United States, and it has been exhilarating to watch the family’s vine-growing and winemaking expertise deepen with each vintage. To wit, the family has always made fine Sancerre; yet the current generation has pushed the estate to a level of quality that transcends appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Natural winemaking at Domaine Vacheron is second nature. Taking care of the soil, and in turn the vine, is of the utmost importance to the family. Vines have been cared for biodynamically since the early 2000s, and the estate is certified in both organic and biodynamic practices. No synthetic materials whatsoever are used in the vineyards; the family makes its own organic compost. Yields are naturally low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest is exclusively by hand. Grapes are fermented on indigenous yeasts in a combination of stainless-steel or cement tanks and wooden, open-top fermenters. Wines are aged either in large oak cask or French oak barrels, depending on the cru and the vintage, and are bottled unfiltered, according to the lunar cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vacheron family’s vineyards combine equal portions of flint and chalk soils, which give this pure Sauvignon Blanc its nervous edge and juicy core of citrus fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of grapefruit zest and gunflint.  Flavors of lemons and limes, sea salt, crisp pears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE VACHERON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514357350631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-94.jpg?v=1764700400"},{"product_id":"langhe-nascetta","title":"Langhe Nascetta","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rising star in the southern reaches of the Barolo zone, Diego Conterno and his son, Stefano, craft elegant, lively Nebbiolo wines in Monforte d’Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrained by Piedmont legend Beppe Colla years ago at Prunotto, Diego with his cousins helped establish Conterno-Fantino in 1982. After nearly two decades of crafting bold wines at this modern Barolo estate, Diego felt it was time for him to explore a more natural expression of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe left the family project to start his own in 2000, bringing with him from his family’s holdings a nearly five-acre plot in ‘Ginestra,’ unquestionably Monforte’s top cru. In 2010, his son Stefano joined the estate, adding a new energy and focus to its already growing reputation for quality in Monforte.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucially, Diego Conterno wines “blend the energy and brawn of Monforte with the translucence of traditionally inspired winemaking,” says Antonio Galloni. Rich and potent yet utterly suave in perfume and flavor, wines across the board are made naturally, fermented on indigenous yeasts in neutral cement tanks and aged in traditional large oak cask (botti). All vines are cared for organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe estate tends some 20 acres of vineyard land organically in the village of Monforte d’Alba, located along the southern edge of the Barolo zone. The Conternos began farming organically in 2010, and achieved certification in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family’s historical holdings include vines in the ‘Sori’ or full south-facing portion of ‘Ginestra,’ some five-acres worth and planted in 1982. Other holdings include vines in ‘San Pietro,’ ‘Pajana’ (part of Ginestra) and ‘Gris,’ all in Monforte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate’s Nebbiolo vines (for its Nebbiolo d’Alba bottling) as well as its Barbera, Dolcetto and Nascetta vines, are planted in ‘Ferrione,’ which faces west and is situated just below the family winery, which was renovated in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest is performed by hand. In the cellar, grapes are destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Barolo wines are aged in traditional oak cask (botti), then further aged in neutral cement tanks before bottling, with very little added sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiedmont’s true native, white grape may be Nascetta (say nass-CHET-ta), a rare gem that is slowly making a comeback in the Langhe region after being forgotten for too many years. Historically, Nascetta was made into a sweet wine (mostly for religious services) yet as a dry wine, its complexity and aromatic intensity are immediately captivating. 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Together with his father and uncle, Diego farms 15 acres of Cortese vines in the heart of Gavi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Italy’s classic white wines, Gavi in the hands of the Carrea clan is newly realized, with more energy and aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The family farms some 15 acres of land in Tassarolo, in the heart of the Gavi zone, and cares for their vines and land sustainably. Soils are a mix of limestone and clay, with rare veins of “terra rossa” or iron-rich, red clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand. Depending on the wine, grapes are either pressed directly or briefly cold macerated; fermentation happens on indigenous yeasts. Wines are aged either in stainless steel tank or French oak barrel. 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These noble pioneers were invited to travel to these wild, volcanic islands in the early 1500s to develop agriculture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThus for more than 500 years, the Caravaglios have cultivated wine grapes on Salina and Lipari, establishing early on the traditions and practices that would be followed for generations. Winemaker Antonino Caravaglio’s ancestors were certainly among the first to partner with Venetian traders bearing rootstock from Greece, planting the original Malvasia delle Lipari and Corinto Nero vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew vine-growing regions in the world can claim such an unbroken chain of organic cultivation. Grapes on these wind-swept hills have always been cared for naturally, cleansed by the sea-salty air of the Mediterranean and protected by the island’s mineral soils, which also kept the phylloxera blight at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaravaglio’s peerless Corinto Nero wine hails from these pre-phylloxera vines, many of which are more than 150 years old. This red grape has called the volcanic caldera of Lipari home for centuries and is a truly ancient variety, with its five-point leaves and naturally seedless fruit. Today Caravaglio is the sole artisan who has preserved Lipari’s traditions by bottling a pure Corinto Nero wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith each sunrise over the azure of the placid Mediterranean, you can find Antonino, his wife Elisa and their daughter Alda collecting organic capers that grow amid wild herbs on Salina’s steep cliffs or tending their organic vineyards by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle of their wine is a breathtaking reflection of its origin: the light smoke in Corinto Nero’s aroma reflects its volcanic terroir while Malvasia’s refreshing saline tang reminds of sea spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAntonino Caravaglio was among the first artisans in Sicily to become organically certified in the 1990s; historically, his family’s vines and caper plants for centuries have been farmed according to organic principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. 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Grapes on these wind-swept hills have always been cared for naturally, cleansed by the sea-salty air of the Mediterranean and protected by the island’s mineral soils, which also kept the phylloxera blight at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaravaglio’s peerless Corinto Nero wine hails from these pre-phylloxera vines, many of which are more than 150 years old. This red grape has called the volcanic caldera of Lipari home for centuries and is a truly ancient variety, with its five-point leaves and naturally seedless fruit. 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Though the family is forever striving to perfect their craft, they remain committed to Henri’s original viticultural vision of showcasing the purity of the Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes and the unique beauty of the Loire Valley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe family uses organic fertilizers, maintains meticulous control of the vines (green pruning, managing water stress, using cover crops, etc.) and engages in careful selection during harvest when the grapes have fully ripened. The steep, southfacing slopes vary between 40% to 60%. 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The estate is now directed by Alois Lageder and Alois Clemens Lageder, who represent the fifth and sixth generation of family ownership. They share a common goal to combine tradition and innovation. The family's winemaking philosophy is based on a holistic approach to produce wines with authentic character while leaving the natural environment as intact as possible for future generations. The region experiences diurnal shifts between day and night influenced by the mesoclimate of cool air from the Alps and the warm sun of the Mediterranean. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlois Lageder's \"Misto Mare\" Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Bianco is a unique blend that showcases the diversity of Alto Adige's grape varieties. Combining over 14 different grape types, both white and red, from biodynamically farmed vineyards, this wine captures the complexity and richness of the region's varied altitudes and soils. The grapes are sourced from vines aged between 3 to 80 years, grown at elevations ranging from 210 to 740 meters above sea level. The wine undergoes partial whole cluster fermentation and malolactic fermentation, with aging in stainless-steel tanks and on the lees for added depth. 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The winery, which is based in the town of Tolcsva, is known for its respect for the history and tradition of Tokaj wine, often described as “the wine of kings and king of wines”. The Álvarez family introduced modernization and technological updates to the winery while striving to preserve its tradition. The winery, which was built in 1999, is connected to a labyrinth of cellars dating back to the 13th century. The vineyard, first mentioned for its greatness in 1630, is one of the most iconic in the region and enjoys universal recognition. The exceptional winemaking conditions of the Tokaj region earned it World Heritage status from UNESCO in 2002. The Álvarez family, in managing this project, recruited a professional team with deep knowledge of the land and appointed an experienced local winemaker to lead it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Mandolás is a wine made from the Furmint grape variety, evolving since its first vintage in 2000. It's a product of modern winemaking harmoniously coexisting with ancestral tradition. Specific vineyard plots are selected, and the grape ripening is closely monitored to ensure the selection of healthy, golden, ripe bunches. The wine undergoes 30% fermentation in new Hungarian oak barrels and 70% in stainless steel tanks, with 70% of the wine aged in oak barrels for 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandolás Furmint is a young, fruity wine with a fresh nose and aroma, but with body and a lively tone of acidity. 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Although the family has made wine for two centuries, the first Vietti-labeled wines were produced by third-generation Mario, who transformed the family’s farm into a grape growing winery. In 1952  Luciana Vietti married winemaker and art connoisseur Alfredo Currado, whose intuitions – from the production of one of the first Barolo crus (Rocche di Castiglione – 1965), through the single-varietal vinification of Arneis (1967) to the invention of Artist Labels (1974) – made him both symbol and architect of some of the most significant revolutions of the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe grapes are selected from vineyards located in the middle of the Roero area, in Santo Stefano Roero. The vineyards are approximately 25 years old and are planted with 4.500-5.000 vines per hectare. 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Working in Val do Salnés, the most coastal subzone of DO Rías Baixas (an appellation founded by his grandfather), Rodri crafts over 15 small-batch wines that reflect the region’s diverse micro-terroirs. His organic, low-intervention approach includes native yeast fermentation, extended lees aging without bâtonnage, minimal sulfur, and manual harvesting from ancient vines trained in the traditional Parral system. He also leads efforts to revive nearly extinct local red varietals, honoring his family’s deep-rooted legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Albariño is grown on vines planted between 1952 and 1982, rooted in pure granite soils with rocky and alluvial top layers just 5 meters above sea level—ideal for producing wines of precision, minerality, and freshness. Fermented naturally and aged in 70% neutral foudre and 30% stainless steel, it is a wine of power, elegance, and unmistakable salinity. 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In addition to his father-in-law, Jean-Marc credits much of his wine expertise to his mentor and distant relative, “P’tit” Louis, another vigneron from Chablis that provided him with a sense of vision and respect for nature combining traditional practices with modern winemaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1973, Jean-Marc settled in Préhy, where he built his winery and 1 hectare vineyard. He has since created a 120 hectare estate and produces over 30 unique single vineyard Chablis. In 1996, Jean-Marc’s son, Julien Brocard, joined the family business with a vision to turn the entire estate into a biodynamic and organic culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Chardonnay comes from 30-year-old vines with south-facing exposures in the Village of Préhy. Soils are Kimmeridgian with alternate layers of limestone and marls containing fossilized marine bodies, and the vines are farmed biodynamically. After harvest, the wine is pressed and fermented using native years in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in tank for 9 months and malolactic fermentation is completed at this time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatically this wine is tart, with notes of lemon oils and mango skin, as well as a bit of minty herbaceousness. On the palate, there are flavors of honey, tropical fruits just barely ripened, as well as a finish of bracing acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Marc Brocard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527845216487,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-86.jpg?v=1764696985"},{"product_id":"chablis-vv46-vieilles-vignes","title":"Chablis, VV46, Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJean-Marc Brocard, the son of a farmer from the village of Chaudenay-le-Château in the Côte d’Or, discovered his passion for wine after marrying his childhood sweetheart Claudine, the daughter of vigneron Emile Petit from the Yonne Valley. In addition to his father-in-law, Jean-Marc credits much of his wine expertise to his mentor and distant relative, “P’tit” Louis, another vigneron from Chablis that provided him with a sense of vision and respect for nature combining traditional practices with modern winemaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1973, Jean-Marc settled in Préhy, where he built his winery and 1 hectare vineyard. He has since created a 120 hectare estate and produces over 30 unique single vineyard Chablis. In 1996, Jean-Marc’s son, Julien Brocard, joined the family business with a vision to turn the entire estate into a biodynamic and organic culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Brocard Vieilles Vignes is from a Massal selection of very old vines planted after WWII that gives tiny yields of around 30 hl per hectare. The vineyard sits on southwest-facing exposures in class Chablis upon beds of Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, no battonage and allowed to complete malolactic fermentation. It ages on its lees in stainless tanks for added complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAromatically the wine is full of yellow fruits, such as lemon and crunchy apples, mango, and a hint of salty air. On the palate, the wine is a touch oily, with notes of marzipan, crushed rocks and delicate lemon curd.  Overall, full and generous with citrus notes (lemon blossom, fresh orange, candied lemon).  A complex and elegant wine with a saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Marc Brocard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527848427751,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-87.jpg?v=1764696899"},{"product_id":"le-merle-blanc-de-chateau-clarke-bordeaux","title":"Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke Bordeaux","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  Château Clarke takes its name from the Irish family who bought this estate in 1771. After more than two centuries of wine growing tradition and successive owners, the property was purchased by Baron Edmond de Rothschild in 1973. The vineyard was completely restructured, and massive investments were undertaken to renovate buildings and improve wine making and storage facilities. With a passion for excellence and the best things in life, the Baron made Clarke a benchmark for the whole region.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe estate is Certified HVE Level 3 and ISO 14 001. With 135 acres planted on the serene Château grounds – vines, art, and gardens come together in harmony. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The grapes for this wine come from the 135-acre Château Clarke estate in Listrac-Médoc. The 30-year-old vines are pruned using a double Guyot training system and managed with natural grass cover to promote biodiversity and soil health.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe grapes are pressed, cold settled, fermented and matured on the lees. 25% of the blend is aged in new barrels, 25% in second fill and the remainder in stainless steel for 6 months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  This wine offers intense aromas of exotic fruits and juicy white pear. Upon aeration, its complexity deepens with hints of flint and white flowers. On the palate, it reveals itself as ample and flavorful, carried by a beautiful acidic framework that ensures balance and freshness through the finish. The experience culminates in subtle woody notes, adding richness and elegance.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51673839665383,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-107.jpg?v=1767575995"},{"product_id":"casal-di-serra-verdicchio-dei-castelli-di-jesi-doc-classico-superiore","title":"Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  It was created in the 1980s by selecting the best grapes grown in the Montecarotto vineyard, and later enriched with grapes from another three plots situated in the most suitable areas for cultivating Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. All the values of a great indigenous variety find expression in this wine. Contact with its own natural yeasts during fermentation and in the ageing process gives Casal di Serra particular properties of richness and personality, without altering its fine balance and special elegance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The vineyards, which are between eight and thirty years old and trained on the Guyot system, are situated on the band of hillside between 200 and 350 meters above sea level, on opposite sides of the Esino valley. The soils go back to pleiocene-pleistocene formations, and are characterised by being very deep, medium-calcareous clay loams.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe harvest is carried out by hand and normally takes place in the period from the end of September to the first ten days of October. Particular attention is paid to determining the right moment for the harvest, which must coincide with reaching the best balance between sugar content, phenolic ripening and acidity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter a light pressing, the prime must is rapidly cooled and then goes through static decantation. Fermentation, in temperature-controlled steel tanks between 16° and 18°C, for 10-15 days. The wine does not undergo a malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe wine ages in steel for about 5 months in contact with its own yeasts. It is bottled at the end of April and then rests again in bottle for few months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStraw yellow color with golden hints. The palate is rich and velvety with a good dose of freshness and sapidity to balance the great softness. Dry finish, persistent and intensely fruity. The nose it shows intense and persistent perfumes of wild flowers and aromas of yellow pulp fruit such as peach, apricot and golden apple.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UMANI RONCHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677396238567,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-36.jpg?v=1767668200"},{"product_id":"chablis-villages","title":"Chablis Villages","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  The grapes come from eight different areas, which are mainly located on the left bank of the Serein river, Pargues in the Forêts valley, and Vaillons. They are blended with the parcel located just below the Montée de Tonnerre, to create this authentic Chablis.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The vines are located right in the heart of the historic vineyard area. Various soil types, from the Kimmeridgian period: clay-loam texture, medium depth, on marl with oyster fossils. Some limestone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo added yeast, long fermentation using indigenous yeasts, in temperature-controlled vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Matured for 6 to 10 months. In stainless steel tanks, with the least possible handling. Long moderately cold stabilization. Fining using bentonite if necessary. The wine is gently filtered once before bottling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  Serve between 53-57°F, it must be aired or decanted before tasting. This Chablis reveals white fruit notes such as peach, and has a persistent mineral structure. In the mouth, a stony sensation which is so typical of Chablis makes this a round and pure wine.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE LOUIS MICHEL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677399941351,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-88.jpg?v=1767668773"},{"product_id":"chablis-premier-cru-forets","title":"Chablis Premier Cru Forets","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  In the Domaine’s two parcels, the bedrock is located just a few centimetres underfoot, and helps to bring an appealing minerality to the wine. The large number of the pebbles in the soil means that it offers excellent drainage.  The southern vineyards bring warmer aromas to the wine, which evolve into ripe fruit aromas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Kimmeridgian. Left bank. Hard limestone in clay, poor and very stony soil. A very shallow layer of fossilized shells. Steep slope. Cool in spring, hot in summer. South-south-east exposure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo added yeast, long fermentation using indigenous yeasts, in temperature-controlled vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Matured for 12 to 16 months. In stainless steel tanks, with the least possible handling. Long moderately cold stabilization. Fining using bentonite if necessary. The wine is gently filtered once before bottling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  Serve between 53-57°F, it must be aired or decanted before tasting. Notes of undergrowth and fern, mixed with other spicier ripe fruit, cocoa and pepper aromas, suggesting a lively, very mineral and chalky palate, with the famous gunflint taste.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE LOUIS MICHEL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677400727783,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-89.jpg?v=1767669423"},{"product_id":"pouilly-fume","title":"Pouilly Fumé","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  The domaine is located in the village of Saint-Andelain and more precisely in the hamlet called Berthiers, in the heart of the appellation Pouilly-Fumé. Jean-Claude Dagueneau, the founding father of this domaine, was an important personality of the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. He made his own wines and contributed strongly to making this appellation world-famous, as he dedicated his full knowledge and values to the domaine. This is the emblematic wine of the domaine, a consistent and superior cuvée, revealing the complexity and the subtlety of the terroirs of Saint-Andelain. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Domaine des Berthiers is located in the hamlet of Berthiers at the foot of the hill of Saint-Andelain. It benefits from the flint terroir, which is found only in some rare places in the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. The Saint-Andelain Cuvée comes from Sauvignon Blanc plots planted throughout the vineyards of the village, which are almost exclusively planted on flint soil.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe vines of Saint-Andelain are monitored with the greatest care throughout the year. At the time of the harvest, full attention is paid to the aromatic and healthy balance of all plots in order to pick the grapes at perfect maturity. The juices are extracted at low pressure before being cold stored for eight days prior to the fermentation to express the terroir complexity. The fermentation is done at low temperatures and is followed by aging on fine lees with a weekly stirring for at least six months until bottling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  Cuvée Villages Saint-Andelain of Domaine des Berthiers is one of the references of the appellation. Deliciously refined with ripe citrus aromas (lime, tangerine) and smoky notes from the silex terroir, with an ideal tense balance. The distinguished acidity of flint balances with black currant, mango, and citron flavors like a tightrope walker on a rope! A lively noble wine: Le Blanc Fumé de Pouilly.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE DES BERTHIERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678434459879,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-93.jpg?v=1767711689"},{"product_id":"pouilly-fume-1","title":"Pouilly Fumé","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY  ‘Centre Loire’ (upper Loire) is the part of the Loire on the continental side and also on the sentimental side where the heart of the Sauvignon Blanc beats. The evocation of envy, greed by these appellations creates a rare alchemy... J.de Villebois continues his work of exploration, quest, and to listen in order to fully feel the nuances of these soils. This work, which is to stay as close as possible to the terroirs and the winegrowers, has enabled Villebois to create a range of wines. Discover the Villebois spirit that is infused in the heart of each wine in every range, like an extra soul that reveals more than just sensations and emotions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePouilly-Fumé: Pouilly-Fumé is a magical name, thoughts immediately associates it with the great white wines of the Loire! Noble appellation par excellence, promoted around the world for several decades by its gentlemen farmers, J. de Villebois is part of this aristocratic lineage of the appellation. It is a sleeping beauty nestled in the meanders of the Loire, a bewitching mosaic of terroirs. J. de Villebois endeavours passionately to produce an emblematic cuvée and to carry the colours of the appellation forward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Located slightly overlooking the Loire, the vineyard benefits from intense light and mild temperatures. Our vineyard is cultivated without the addition of synthetic products in order to preserve the microbiology of the soils and the development of the vines. Yields are controlled thanks to a varied quality of the vines (great diversity in the age of the plantations and the origin of the vines).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe grapes are quickly transported to the winery to minimize skin contact before gentle pressing into a pneumatic press. The grape juices are fermented traditionally in stainless steel tanks for 7-15 days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  A pale colour with gleaming highlights. The nose reveals nuances of citrus, from the flower and the pulp, to the zest, complemented by delicately smoky notes. The palate is fresh, full and mouth-watering, with citrus zest, soft spices and a saline minerality. The lingering finish is superb with magnificent bitter undertones.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"J. 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Having obtained a degree in wine growing and oenology in Beaune, Thierry, Pierre’s son born in 1955, continued with business studies in Mâcon Davayé. He joined the estate in 1976 and took over the vinification starting in 1983. Together with his father, Thierry continued to establish the reputation of Domaine Matrot and its wines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn January 2000, Thierry and his wife, Pascale, established and developed a limited liability company allowing them to buy and sell the harvest of the vineyards of Héritiers du Domaine Joseph Matrot. He and Pascale were joined by their daughters, Adèle and Elsa, in the management and winemaking of Domaine Matrot. Beginning with the 2015 vintage, Adèle and Elsa were responsible for all winemaking decisions. The sisters have taken the reins from their parents, ensuring that the family-run Domaine will be in good hands for many years to come.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Hand-harvested (date determined by ripeness levels). Entire grapes pressed in a pneumatic press. 24 hour decanting, followed by settling and putting into barrels. Natural yeasts. Alcoholic fermentation temperature controlled. Complete malolactic fermentation. One month in steel vats to prepare the wine for bottling. Fining if necessary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTASTING NOTES  We blend 12 plots in order to make a classic representative Meursault wine. A pure dry white wine with character, hints of yellow fruit with a citrus finish.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THIERRY ET PASCALE MATROT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678470078695,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-74.jpg?v=1767715057"},{"product_id":"santenay-vieilles-vignes-blanc","title":"Santenay, Vieilles Vignes Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY: White Wines Burgundy’s limestone soils produce Chardonnay wines with a wonderful freshness and minerality. From Meursault to Puligny, Maison Vincent Girardin seeks out these limestone soils and strives to respect the characteristics of each magnificent terroir. The white wines’ quality stems from their f inesse and superb aromatic purity, from a balance of richness and smoothness with freshness and liveliness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Wines Maison Vincent Girardin strives to make wines that offer the best possible representation of Burgundy’s terroir. Pinot Noir is by nature a refined, noble grape, and the objective is to respect this character as much as possible and therefore not too over-extract, so that all the splendor of Burgundy can be expressed in these great terroirs. The resulting wines are fruity and elegant, with supple tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The vines are located in the Santenay Village area, in the south of the Côte de Beaune. Mainly from the parcel “Clos de la Comme” located just above the 1er Cru “Beauregard”. Soil : Clay and limestone. The subsoil is composed of different limestone layers (pebbles, marly soils). 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This year marked its Centennial, honoring 100 years since Josiah Chase so generously gifted the path to the Town of Ogunquit. Continuing in that spirit of generosity, we’ve created this special offering — an opportunity to enjoy wine with purpose while helping protect this coastal treasure for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eThe Wine: Albariño\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright and refreshing, this Albariño captures the spirit of the Marginal Way — like a seaside stroll along the cliffs, salt air on your skin, ocean breeze in your lungs, and the quiet renewal that comes from time spent by the sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoastal storms, rising tides, and natural erosion threaten the path’s future. The Marginal Way Preservation Fund is building a permanent endowment to ensure it remains resilient and protected for the next 100 years and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Back to the Path\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% of proceeds from this wine go directly to the Marginal Way Preservation Fund (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea 501c3 nonprofit organization). Every bottle helps safeguard this extraordinary place for all who visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you haven’t yet experienced the Marginal Way, we hope it becomes part of your future travels. 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