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Its fine bubbles and lingering finish make it a delightful choice for those seeking a refined yet approachable sparkling wine experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elliott Bay Distr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43626717610173,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2323\/5005\/files\/IMG-4304.jpg?v=1711654538"},{"product_id":"joseph-mellot-loriginal-sancerre-blanc-france","title":"JOSEPH MELLOT NV Sancerre Blanc 'l'Original' (Loire, France)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoseph Mellot l'Original Sancerre Blanc is a quintessential expression of the famed Sancerre region, boasting vibrant aromas of citrus, gooseberry, and minerality. 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Domaine Brunet 2022 Chinon embodies the elegance and charm of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, offering a delightful expression of the region's terroir and winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grape Expectations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43773753065661,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2323\/5005\/files\/IMG_0078.jpg?v=1713377759"},{"product_id":"angelique-leon-2021-chinon-rose-loire-france","title":"ANGELIQUE LEON 2021 Chinon Rose (Loire, France)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Rose of Cabernet Franc...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Petit Monde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44312650318013,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2323\/5005\/files\/6D246AB0-8470-4B7B-9D97-560CD299B79F.jpg?v=1718995977"},{"product_id":"bernard-fouquet-2022-vouvray-cuvee-silex-loire-france","title":"DOMAINE DES AUBUISIERES 2023 Vouvray 'Cuvee de Silex' (Loire, France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt DOMAINE DES A\u003c\/span\u003eUBUISIERES, winemaker Bernard Fouquet and Charles Lesaffres craft some of the Loire Valley’s most admired Vouvrays - wines from the Vouvray region of the Loire Valley, made from the white grape Chenin Blanc. 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This is Loire Cabernet in its purest form, low in alcohol but high in perfume, which the Baudrys harness through low-intervention techniques like aging only in concrete and bottling unfiltered with barely any sulfur. That suave, silky texture is a delight when it swishes over the palate, especially when matched to a simple meal from fresh ingredients. A cool glass of this cuvée proves that magic is not just in the air, but in Chinon, it’s also in the soil.\" -Anthony Lynch (importer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joyous Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44445306355901,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2323\/5005\/files\/IMG_4081.jpg?v=1723845689"},{"product_id":"cave-robert-marcel-2023-saumur-rouge-les-pouches-loire-france","title":"CAVE ROBERT \u0026 MARCEL 2023 Saumur Rouge 'Les Pouches' (Loire, France)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222;\"\u003eThis is a Cabernet Franc, from the ancient village of Saumur in the Loire Valley. 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You'll want a cheese board with this one. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American NW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519212712125,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2323\/5005\/files\/gxzuQMomQWybNNaoWNC00w.jpg?v=1726946050"},{"product_id":"olga-raffault-2022-chinon-blanc-champ-chenin","title":"OLGA RAFFAULT 2021 Chinon Blanc 'Champ Chenin' (Loire Valley, FR)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley, in France. Domaine Olga Raffault is an esteemed, well known and historical wine producer in the Loire. 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