{"title":"United States","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Explore our refined collection of some of the finest American wines from independent winemakers we love. Our collection is updated regularly, from Cabernet Sauvignon from the world-renowned Napa Valley to lesser known Syrah. Free shipping and exclusive prices when you're a WineSpark member.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":7105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":0,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExplore our refined collection of some of the finest American wines from independent winemakers we love. Our collection is updated regularly, from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winespark.com\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e from the world-renowned Napa Valley to lesser known \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winespark.com\/collections\/syrah\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/a\u003e. Free shipping and exclusive prices when you're a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winespark.com\/pages\/become-a-member\"\u003eWineSpark member\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baldassari-russian-river-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Baldassari Russian River Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to extremely limited supply, there's a limit of 3 bottles per customer on this wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussian River in Sonoma is heaven for making world-class Pinot Noir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s far enough inland to get the right heat for ripening the grapes, but close enough to the coast for afternoon breezes to blow in from the ocean which cools them right down again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s this swing in temperature that Pinot needs to ripen fully and taste amazing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt sources his grapes from a sustainably farmed vineyard on the sun-kissed Eastern bench of the valley. He tells me it’s prized fruit and there’s a waiting list for it - he daren’t lose it because there’s no way of getting it back!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen in the winery he employs every winemaking tactic from his 20 year career for the wine to reach its potential. He ferments 20% whole cluster at the bottom of the tank, which gives it a spicy, earthy note. The fermentation takes 4-5 days to get going naturally, which builds more complexity into the wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe ages the wine on its lees for 18 months in barrel, 20-30% of which is new.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou land up with a stunning Pinot with Californian sunshine and Burgundian elegance. The best of both worlds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note due to increased shipping costs from the US, we've had to temporarily increase the price of this wine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41968045752540,"sku":"BALDPN18","price":41.04,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/0645\/5483\/products\/baldassaripinotnoir.jpg?v=1637078252"},{"product_id":"baldassari-bennett-valley-syrah-2018","title":"Baldassari Bennett Valley Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Matt sent me this wine to sample, I couldn’t believe what I was tasting. 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