{"title":"Wine from California (Central Coast)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Central Coast of Southern California stretches at about 250 miles along the coastline reaching different counties like Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, Paso Robles, Livermore, Santa Cruz and Monterey. There are about four million acres throughout Central Coast region with 93,000 for winegrowing. With about 360 wineries, Central Coast accounts for 15 percent of wine grape production in California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool fogs and afternoon breezes surround the Central Coast region, which is the perfect climate for grapes like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and many other grape varietals. Central Coast has well-drained gravel soils that lessen the strength of grape vines and increase the flavor concentration of grapes that turn into fine wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crown-point-estate-selection-2016","title":"Crown Point Estate Selection 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrown Point Estate Selection is made from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec.The 2016 Crown Point Estate Selection exhibits a heady aromatic array of baking spices, ripe red and black fruits, with deep intonations of earth and minerals. The palate is elegant and bright, with appealing acids and nuanced notes of savory mocha and dried herbs. Polished and seamless, the tannins finish with a comet-like trail of textural opulence highlighted by glossy flavors of baked berry pie and warm toast. Recommended drinking window: now through 2030s.The 2016 Estate Selection is representative of all five red Bordeaux varieties. The selection process starts in the vineyard and continues on through the winemaking process: only the best lots make the final blend. All blocks were harvested and fermented separately. The in idual components were blended after 12 months in barrel. Total time in 225 liter French oak barrels was 26 months. Review: Deeply colored, the 2016 Estate Selection checks in as 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec that was brought up 26 months in 75% new French oak. Deeply colored, it has a smoking good bouquet of crme de cassis, smoke tobacco, lead pencil, camphor, and hints of chocolate. This gives way to a powerful, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon that has plenty of sweet tannins, a layered, multi-dimensional texture, no hard edges, and an awesome finish. Id happily put this beauty in a lineup of top Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and blends. -Wine Enthusiast Theres an impressive amount of complexity on the nose of this bottling by winemaker Adam Henkel, from crushed graphite and concentrated black strawberry to cinnamon pastry, licorice and a brush of herbs. The sip is intense, with leathery but chiseled tannins presenting flavors of charred black currant, licorice, black olive, dried flower and white pepper -Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crown Point Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949102133295,"sku":"448452","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/crownpointesredbtl_32c1ffc2-f7a6-4596-aeec-15ecc199cb84.jpg?v=1771489051"},{"product_id":"crown-point-estate-selection-2017","title":"Crown Point Estate Selection 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrown Point Estate Selection is made from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. The 2017 Crown Point Estate Selection is an engaging wine with notes of red fruit, strawberries, and vibrant floral tones of violets in harmony with toasted coffee notes. On the palate, the wine displays a gentle sweetness married with fine grain tannins, a velvety texture providing a long finish. Review: There's a purity to the nose of this bottling that reveals deep, lush waves of boysenberry paste alongside a savory tone of charred beef. Polished tannins frame the sip, where ample amounts of rich black plum and blackberry are enhanced by caramel, coffee bean and mocha flavors, with acidity holding tight into the finish. 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Fermeted to dryness on skins.br Aged in neutral barrels for 11 months. From limestone rich soils\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I. Brand and Family","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949187985455,"sku":"450419","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/le_ptit_paysan_ptit_pape_hq_bottle_575bdf01-2f8d-4562-82dc-71380a93a088.jpg?v=1771491057"},{"product_id":"solomon-hills-estate-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Solomon Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolomon Hills Estate Pinot Noir is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. Solomon Hills Pinot Noir is always distinctive and singular in its ability to harness the Coastal influence of Santa Maria Valley. Earth tones alongside briar bush and blueberries contrast aromas of forest floor and fired red clay. The noticeable savory elements of cracked black pepper and teriyaki beef nicely balance ripe cherries and blackberries on the palate. Review: I loved the bouquet of the 2021 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills, a light ruby-hued effort with perfumed darker cherry, mulberry, leafy herb, and smoked earth nuances. It's medium-bodied, has a layered, seamless texture, integrated tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It's absolutely brilliant. Enjoy bottles over the coming decade or more.Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solomon Hills Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949219115055,"sku":"450889","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/solomhillbtl.jpg?v=1771491568"},{"product_id":"belle-glos-balade-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelle Glos Balade Pinot Noir is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. Tasting Noteshe word Balade, French for Wandering, is a fitting term for Belle Glos' annual exploration of single-vineyard pinot noir tracts on the west coast. As such, each vintage is very limited. This Pinot Noir opens with aromas of blackberry, cherry, and delicate floral notes mingling with hints of cedar and baking spice. On the palate, you'll experience layers of dark plum, juicy black raspberry, and subtle undertones of cocoa and vanilla, all wrapped in a plush, silky texture. Soft tannins and a balanced acidity contribute to a smooth, lingering finish, making it a perfect match for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or simply as a luxurious glass to enjoy on its own. Review: This appellation is an ideal place to produce this brand's bold of Pinot Noir, as elegance persists with power. In this bottling, aromas of black plum, blackberry and mahogany lead into a rich, creamy palate layered in wild mint, pepper and dark fruit. A searing acidity leads into a candied vanilla finish. 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These cuttings are reputed to have origins tracing to Paul Masson who imported them from Burgundy in the early 1940's, from Louis Latour's renowned Corton Charlemagne vineyard. These selections are often referred to as Old Wenteor Robert Young,denoting the sourced mother blocks in the 1960s.Notes of ripe apple and honeydew melon greet and are delicately perfumed by notes of freesia and citrus blossom. Brighter notes of lime and Meyer lemon match the refreshing acidity of this wine, balanced by a creamy palate and leading to a finish that will continue to lengthen in the coming months. A wonderfully textured and vibrant Chardonnay displaying the best of Carneros. Chardonnay Carneros is guided toward a layered, complex, and expressive that develops gracefully in the bottle and shows enticing minerality, vivacious fruit, length and structure. The watchword is balance. Grapes were pressed as whole clusters, settled and fermented entirely in French oak from four different coopers, chosen for their unique synergism and support of the fruit on the palate. One third of the barrels were new. A variety of yeasts were used, including native strains, and fermentation proceeded evenly and slowly, averaging a cool 55 F. The wine was aged on its yeast lees, which were stirred weekly through the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancien wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949242675247,"sku":"451363","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/ancien_chardonnay_carneros_bottle_4cbccc4f-3f92-4dec-87b6-b08e203724f0.jpg?v=1771492064"},{"product_id":"kynsi-chardonnay-bien-nacido-vineyard-2022","title":"Kynsi Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eKynsi Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.A complex nose of white nectarine, marzipan, citrus peel and pineapple upside down cake with a full palate, offering nuanced flavors of Asian pear, lemon curd and Calimyrna fig. The Bien Nacido Vineyard is located in the Santa Maria Valley on the South Central Coast of California, just east of Santa Maria. The topography of the valley features transverse ranges with an eastwest orientation, opening up to the Pacific Ocean. The climate is ly influenced by the ocean providing ideal temperate growing conditions for Chardonnay. Early spring warming, mild summer temperatures and late arriving cold fall temperatures provide a long growing season for the development of rich along with concentrated and complex flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kynsi Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949244379183,"sku":"451364","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/kynsichard_64025320-9970-4df2-aa78-274d3df90d2f.jpg?v=1771492064"},{"product_id":"walt-clos-pepe-pinot-noir-2019","title":"WALT Clos Pepe Pinot Noir 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalt Clos Pepe Pinot Noir is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. Deep ruby in , the wine carries luscious fruit aromas of blackberry preserves and dark cherry, infused with exotic notes of spice, black tea and pomegranate. The palate opens to a dense and velvety texture laced with flavors of barrel char and salinity, leading to a structured and focused finish. Review: Big and rich, with luscious spiciness to the plush dark fruit and berry flavors that are supported by medium-grained tannins. There's plenty of creamy and toasty accents on the open-textured finish. Another Sta. Hills release, the 2019 Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard saw 10% stems and 10 months in 40% new French oak. It's a little more focused and firm, with classic ripe black raspberry, red plum, and cherry fruits as well as orange blossom, spice, and floral nuances. It too is medium-bodied, textured, and beautifully balanced. - The Clos Pepe Vineyard was founded in the late 1980s by Steven and Kathy Pepe. The vineyard is located just east of Lompoc in the Santa Rita Hills appellation. The 2019 Clos Pepe' revels in its aromatic range from peat moss and pipe tobacco to bright red fruits and wild blackberry. The palate is dense and fresh with beautiful red florals alongside orange rind with sandy soil undertones. Gorgeous now, this has a long way to go in the cellar.Owen Bargreen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949247164463,"sku":"451425","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/clospepebtl_1b1b7dd1-b54f-4d10-bbe3-707a0fdd3201.jpg?v=1771492128"},{"product_id":"turley-zinfandel-ueberroth-vineyard-2022","title":"Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eCertified organic, ungrafted vines over 130 years old a grand cru site of Paso Robles. Transcendent. Lovely sweet red fruits, loads of spice and pepper, violets, chalk, even a hint of pineapple grass on the nose. White stones and wild strawberries in a lovely pas de deux on the palate, with vibrant energy and finesse. What a knockout. 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Located just 13 miles from the ocean and situated on a west-facing slope, this vineyard experiences weather patterns that pull from west to east to bring cool fog and coastal breezes inland until August when Santa Ana winds begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe harvested early in the morning so the fruit would arrive at the winery while the grapes were still cool to preserve their vineyard-fresh flavors. After destemming (but not crushing) the berries, we cold-soaked the must for 14 days to soften the skins and allow for ideal extraction. During fermentation in a combination of closed and open-top stainless steel fermenters, we used both punch-down and pump-over techniques to extract color and phenolics. We aged the wine in 100% French oak (60% new) for up to 12 months. After the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, we racked it twice before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby red in color with lush aromas of ripe cherry, nutmeg, dark chocolate and holiday baking spices. Bold and complex flavors of black plum, crushed raspberry and blueberry pie linger on the palate. 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The Petite Verdot is sourced from the Paicines AVA and grows in rocky alluvial deposits above the Tres Piños Arroyo. All three vineyards experience the warm days and cold nights typical of the Central Coast, allowing these late ripening Bordeaux varieties to be picked at high acidity and moderate sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eLe P'tit Paysan offers intense blackberry, dark cherry aromas, chocolate, herbaceous and toasty notes on the palate. 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