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Ten years from maturity but beautiful now with a steak if you can't wait.\u003c\/span\u003e A bit more forward than the 2019 or 2020, but please decant or open in advance if drinking now - this lovely Gigondas will give great enjoyment over the next 20 years! \u003cem\u003eDavid Lillie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45583119778017,"sku":"16314","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/ClosduJoncuas2022Gigondas-FB.jpg?v=1723139634"},{"product_id":"grandes-vignes-2021-lendroit","title":"Grandes Vignes 2021 Les Mailles A L'Endroit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfectly bone-dry Chenin Blanc from soils that are a mix of degraded gray schist (schiste grezeaux), sandstone and talc. Very chiseled and stony, mineral... ideal! This is a relatively new cuvée for the domaine, and a welcome addition to their lineup of exceptional Chenin Blancs. Compared to the Varenne de Poirier and Varenne de Combre, the Mailles A L'Endroit has a bit more density and weight in the mid-palate. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46048756859105,"sku":"21251","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Mailles.jpg?v=1736269243"},{"product_id":"chantal-lescure-2022-cote-de-beaune-clos-des-topes-bizot","title":"Chantal Lescure 2022 Cote de Beaune \"Clos des Topes Bizot\" Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Le Clos des Topes Bizot\" is a unique spot, high on the slope in Beaune just above the 1er Cru \"L'Ecu,\" facing east, in a terroir of clay and pebbles over limestone. Harvested by hand into small crates, slow fermentation (4 to 8 months) with wild yeasts, 15 month élevage in barrel without battonage, 10% new. The Clos de Topes Bizot is chuck full of minerality, some salinity, and a mix of white flowers and tart lemon rind. The wine is elegant with brightness galore. It has a medium body with a high tonned, long finish. Perfect alongside raw or poached seafood, roasted poultry. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46052864393441,"sku":"21291","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/ChantalLescure2022CotedeBeauneClosdesTopesBizotBlanc-FB.jpg?v=1770232841"},{"product_id":"la-grave-figeac-2022-saint-emilion-grand-cru","title":"La Grave Figeac 2022 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Grave Figeac converted to organic farming in 2009 under owner\/winemaker Laurent Clauzel. Located at the border of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol on sandy clay and gravel soils over the limestone, it's neighbors are Cheval Blanc and Figeac in Saint-Emilion and La Conseillante in Pomerol. The blend here is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc with an average vine age of 45 years. The robe is a deep ruby hue. The nose offers elegant aromas of black raspberry, cassis, violets, a touch of leather, and loamy soil. The mid-weight palate has good concentration and lift, with ripe black fruit character, and fine-grained tannins carrying over on a long, succulent, layered finish. This displays the beautiful ripeness and lush fruit of the 2022 vintage but with surprising freshness, and is a deeply satisfying, classic St. Emilion. Delicious now, but possesses the balance to bode well for mid-term aging (say 7-10 ten years).  This should pair beautifully with roast lamb, hanger steak, or duck confit, though it wouldn't be out of place with tagine or mushroom risotto. 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This cuvee with aromas of black fruits and spice with a ripe silky and dense palate will evolve and open after a minimum 3 to 4 years in the bottle\u003c\/em\u003e.\" 20 day maceration in wooden cuve, 18 months aging in 400L barrels and cuve inox, 3 years aging in bottle before release. Tasted in December 2024, the wine showed a deep black\/red color and elegant aromas of black fruits with floral hints, spice and licorice. The palate is beautifully balanced with a silky texture, round tannins and beautiful blackberry and black currant fruit, dark chocolate and earth with lovely freshness. Mineral flavors, firm acidity and ripe fruits continue in the long finish. Just a sensational wine! 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This is a beautiful wine - a Chateauneuf-du-Pape of the mountains - and a great value. Serve slightly cool with grilled meats, stews and full-flavored cheeses or cellar five to ten years. Highly recommended! DL \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46525710598369,"sku":"25126","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/IMG_6984_1.jpg?v=1782936696"},{"product_id":"peybonhomme-2022-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux-cru-bourgeois","title":"Peybonhomme 2022 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hubert family are owners of Chateau Peybonhomme-les-Tours in Blaye and Chateau La Grolet in Bourg. The farming here is among the best in Bordeaux, certified organic and biodynamic. The vineyards are a fantastic oasis of greenery compared to the rest of Bordeaux, and are located on slopes of clay over limestone giving the wines good concentration and firm minerality. From 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec. Natural, wild yeast fermentations. Extraordinary quality here for the price. The 2022 Blaye Cotes du Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois is fuller-bodied than the excellent 2021, showing more density and ripeness in this very good vintage for Bordeaux. The wine shows blackberry, cassis and red currant aromas, pure and sapid with hints of coffee, prune and spice. The palate is supple and deep with blackberry fruit, chalky minerals and terrific length. 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On the palate, we find all the finesse of the fruits with silky tannins and a round chalky texture, finishing with firm acidity and sappy berry fruits. The 2023 shows an extra layer of ripeness but is \"fresh, super food-friendly and ready for action\" says Eben. This red Ladoix will go well with beef, poultry and game birds, served a bit cool. Delicious now, drink until 2032.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46635571413217,"sku":"25705","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Perrin_Celine2022LadoixLesBriquottes.jpg?v=1770232593"},{"product_id":"perrin-2023-aloxe-corton-les-boutieres","title":"Perrin 2023 Aloxe-Corton \"Les Boutières\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Perrin Aloxe-Corton \"Les Boutières\" is from a parcel at the southern tip of Aloxe-Corton, bordering Chorey and Savigny-les-Beaune. The name refers to an ancient road that continued up though Savigny and Pernand-Vergelesses used by mule-drivers carrying \"boutes' - goat-skins filled with wine, (sometimes from Etruria and Campania (!) as early as the 2nd century BC). One of the best known village level Aloxe sites, these vines are planted in quite deep clay soils full of iron oxide (red mud that sticks to your shoes). This is a classic Boutieres, with vivid red fruit and a meaty salty character somewhat obscured at present by vigorous tannic structure. The color is quite dark, deep ruby, garnet, it has aromas of small red fruits (raspberry, strawberry, cherry) and black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry). Its accents intensify with air: jams and fruits in brandy, pistachio, prunes, truffle, cinnamon. 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This beautiful Chinon is from 65 to 70-year-old vines in sandy clay soils over limestone in Sonnay, near Cravant. The wine ages for 18 months in old barrels, less than 200 cases are made. 2022 is a great vintage for Ame D'Antan, which shows the lush, supple fruit and brightness of this excellent vintaage for Loire reds.  Deep black\/garnet color with elegant aromas of ripe blackberry and strawberry with hints of violet, prune, citrus and crushed stone. The palate is dense but bright, with a silky texture, showing pure blackberry fruit with earth and licorice with firm mineral acidity. Good length with lingering berry and mineral flavors. Delicious now, it will age beautifully, probably best 2028 - 2040. Highly recommended. 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The Guide Hachette gave it this nice review: \"\u003cem\u003eThis very young estate makes its debut in the Guide with an energetic Chinon with aromas of red fruits and gingerbread. Rather rounded, the attack opens onto a mid-palate a bit closed and well-structured with firm tannins. The softer, supple finish leaves a long trail of fruity freshness on the palate. A lively wine that will quickly soften in the cellar\u003c\/em\u003e.\" An awkward translation perhaps, but you get the idea - a delicious wine and sensational value!\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47510304817377,"sku":"3770034576044","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/FossileBattereaux.jpg?v=1764022585"},{"product_id":"champs-de-labbaye-2023-cote-chalonnaise-blanc-les-amourettes","title":"Champs de l'Abbaye 2023 Cote Chalonnaise Blanc \"Les Amourettes\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Champs de l'Abbaye \"Les Amourettes\" is a lovely Chardonnay from limestone terroir in Aluze, next to Mercurey. 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The Ménagers have always harvested by hand and never chaptalize, producing wines that are light, refreshing and very \"mineral\" in character. 2023 is an excellent vintage for Muscadet - the Parentiere Vieilles Vignes shows a bright pale gold color with very complex and fascinating aromas: meyer lemon, dried pear, white peach, with a bit of smoke and petrol typical of gabbro terroir. The palate is ripe and round but nicely balanced with minerals and bright acidity under the white and yellow fruits that continue in the refreshing, clean finish - and the low 11.5% alcohol gives this wine a delightful drinkability! Lovely as an aperitif, or even at a party, and a great pairing with any mild-flavored fish or poultry dish. And it's a great value, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47806724931809,"sku":"29018","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Parentiere2022MuscadetServeetMaineVieillesVignes.jpg?v=1723662721"},{"product_id":"micalet-2023-haut-medoc-petit-verdot","title":"Micalet 2023 Haut Medoc Petit Verdot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrganic since 2006, Chateau Micalet\u003c\/u\u003e now has 10 hectares on deep beds of gravel in the Haut-Medoc planted at 8,000 pieds\/hectare; the normal blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot -  and 7% Petit Verdot, a grape the estate feels is particularly important\u003cstrong\u003e. In the 2023 vintage, Micalet produced a new cuvée from 100% Petit Verdot! \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wines shows a beautiful bright color and aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and stone. The palate is dense with sapid black fruits but remains fresh and light on its feet with only 11.5% alcohol and good acidity - just delicious! Enjoy it served cool with just about anything - a Bordeaux for BBQ!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48043527307489,"sku":"30877","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"costes-2022-pecharmant-cuvee-tradition","title":"Costes 2022 Pecharmant Cuvée Tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 \"Tradition\" is another beautiful wine from Domaine des Costes, certified organic since 2007.  The wine shows an earthy red\/garnet color, with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, cassis, earth, roast meat and spice. The palate is dense and richly textured with deep red currant and cassis fruit, with tobacco and earth with a very firm mineral presence on the tongue and a very long finish of red currant, minerals and firm acidity. 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The 2024 was lovely when tasted in early February, with a great nose and nice structure. This is a lovely introduction to their style of Chenin Blanc, which balances a chiseled, mineral profile with stone fruit and medium weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48201250406625,"sku":"31946","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/BatardiereGrandCLos.jpg?v=1775919247"},{"product_id":"lapuyade-2023-jurancon-sec","title":"Lapuyade 2023 Jurancon Sec","description":"\u003cp\u003eClos Marie-Louise\/Château Lapuyade is a beautiful biodynamic estate deep in the hills of Jurançon, south of Pau. Their wines are harvested by hand, fermented with wild yeasts and aged in old barrels purchased from Yquem and Haut-Brion. This bottle, based on the two better white grapes of Jurancon, Gros and Petit Manseng, seriously over-delivers in terms of complexity for the price. The 2023 Sec is a bit lighter and brighter than the 2022, showing aromas of yellow fruits, pineapple, citrus, peach, apples and flowers on the nose, along with a light oakiness that would not work for all white wines, but fits perfectly with this one. The palate is essentially dry, but leaves an enticing sense of richness along with firm acidity that makes it an excellent choice for cheeses, especially the sheep's milk cheeses of the Pyrenees, with flavors of lemon confit, stone, pineapple and oak. Note: Those with the patience to keep this bottle around for a few days, re-corked in the fridge, will be rewarded with a lovely display of rich, complex exotic fruit. This wine is absolutely sensational! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220869984481,"sku":"32035","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Lapuyade2022JuraconSec.jpg?v=1710353336"},{"product_id":"chemins-de-larkose-2024-cotes-dauvergne-corent-rose","title":"Chemins de L'Arkose 2024 Cotes d'Auvergne Corent Rosé","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld vines of Gamay D'Auvergne grown on volcanic cinders on the volcano of Corent, direct press. Opened the day it arrived from France, showing a slightly opaque light pink\/orange color, with pretty aromas of raspberry, orange zest, minerals. Bright and refreshing on the palate. On day two the wine has opened up with lovely strawberry, raspberry and citrus aromas with nice depth of berrry fruits and minerals but remaining light and pure with refreshing saline acidity, mineral flavors and berries in the finish. Delicious wine and very food-friendly...enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48274952585441,"sku":"32437","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/ArkoseCorent.jpg?v=1777939511"},{"product_id":"chemins-de-larkose-2024-cotes-dauvergne-les-domes","title":"Chemins de L'Arkose 2024 Côtes D'Auvergne Les Domes","description":"\u003cp\u003eGamay D'Auvergne, 75 year-old and young vines, grown on basalt terroir on the north face of the volcano of Corent. Destemmed, short maceration. The 2024 \"Les Dômes\" shows a dense garnet color with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, earth and violets. 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The aromas are pure with great finesse, raspberry and morello cherry with floral notes. The palate shows beautiful ripeness and intensity but remains light and balanced with firm, silky tanins and terrific length of red fruits and minerals. Delicious with veal and pork and a good accompaniment to full flavored fish. Serve cool and enjoy over the next 3 to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48369399005409,"sku":"31446","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/TabordetSancerrerouge.png?v=1778782965"},{"product_id":"goiset-pierre-2025-pet-nat-lintranquille","title":"Goiset, Pierre 2025 Pet Nat L'Intranquille","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW264435616 BCX2\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW264435616 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; text-indent: 0px;\" paraid=\"935414791\" paraeid=\"{573c019d-c955-4f45-a02f-88bb0a45a9c6}{35}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, 'Aptos_EmbeddedFont', 'Aptos_MSFontService', sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW264435616 BCX2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264435616 BCX2\"\u003eThis is 100% Merlot done in methode ancestrale style, hand-harvested with light crushing and pressed as whole clusters over eight hours, which gives just the faintest hint of color to the finished wine. It is aged on the lees in bottle for eight months, disgorged manually with no fining or filtration. It's a pale salmon in the glass with zesty bubbles, showing subtle strawberry fruit and fresh herbs on the nose. The palate is fresh and clean, with great texture and and a crisp, dry finish, captivating in its structure, extending into fine, noble, and mouth-watering bitter notes that provide length. This was a favorite at a recent tasting, refreshing and perfect on a hot summer day! 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The palate is silky and ripe with lush cherry and red currant fruit, fresh and bright, with a lip-smaking, very long and sapid finish. Serve cool with grilled meats and stews, nice with white meats and lighter fare as well. Sensational quality for the very low price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48393949315297,"sku":"32704","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/CreveCoeur2023CotesduRhone_795e9067-fb09-4394-ac5c-203fdc7e4004.jpg?v=1769052766"},{"product_id":"creve-coeur-2023-seguret-pachamama","title":"Creve Coeur 2023 Seguret Pachamama","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe  2023 \"Pachamama\" from Pablo Hocht is a vibrant and elegant Seguret from Grenache and Syrah vines on an east-facing slope of limestone marl. 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