{"title":"September 10: Top Rhônes of the World","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"camins-2-dreams-zotovich-vineyard-syrah-santa-barbara-california-2019","title":"Camins 2 Dreams, Syrah, Zotovich Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/learnaboutwine.com\/products\/zoom-into-wine-presents-santa-barbara-wednesday-january-18\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/FTZoomIntoSantaBarbara.png?v=1672761558\" width=\"899\" height=\"229\"\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eOur grapes are sourced exclusively from vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills, a unique appellation in Santa Barbara County.  Our philosophy is to make hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines that are fermented with natural yeast and use minimal intervention in the winery.  We believe wine is made in the vineyard and we want to showcase the typicity of each site where the grapes come from.  We are lucky both to live and make our wines in Sta. Rita Hills, where foggy mornings and cool nights combine with marine soils to make the perfect ingredients for outstanding wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eMaking wine is our way of expressing ourselves — to love and to live.  We want to share this very special part of our lives with you.  Laugh, love and enjoy sharing a bottle of Camins 2 Dreams wine with family and friends. This is what life is all about. We hope you enjoy it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe are a team of two winemakers, wife and wife, whose paths first crossed in 2006 through our work in the wine industry. Our friendship grew through wine and travels, which also sparked our love.  Our journey of friendship, love, and wine now continues as together we found our dream winery, Camins 2 Dreams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic, biodynamic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMireia Taribó \u0026amp; Tara Gomez\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1739549122425_859\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSanta Barbara, Central Coast, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA blend of clone 383 and Alban 1,  2017 was the first crop for this block at Zotovich Vineyard. The clusters were tight and the berries tiny and full of flavors and aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe ferment and keep both clones separated until bottle to let them express all their potential.  The wine is fermented with natural yeast with the aim of capturing  the maximum expression of the terroir, and no SO2 (sulfur dioxide) was added until bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOur deep, inky colored Syrah has aromas of blueberry, white pepper, spices, violets and a hint of lavender.  It's fresh and vibrant in the palate with silky and soft tannins.  It is a balanced wine with bright acidity and a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense and dark aromas of black currant, black pepper and violet are brawny and lavish and yet extremely elegant on the nose of this single-vineyard, cool-climate expression of Syrah. The palate is smooth and creamy, with polished tannins that stand up just enough, allowing flavors of boysenberry, pepper and sagebrush to lead toward a lavender-dusted finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merchant of Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39995105050666,"sku":"","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/products\/Camins-2-Dreams-Zotovich-Vineyard-Syrah-Santa-Barbara-California-2018.jpg?v=1762528792"},{"product_id":"keplinger-sumo-shake-ridge-ranch-amador-county-california-2021","title":"Keplinger, 'Sumo', Amador County, California, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Winery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"In 2004, I moved to the Priorat region in Spain to start the winery for a group of partners who had purchased a vineyard there. Over the next three years of living there full-time and then traveling back and forth from Napa Valley, I became steeped in the culture, lifestyle, food and wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy husband, DJ, visited me often and we traveled throughout southern France, the Languedoc, and the Rhone. We became even bigger fans of the regional wines, as well as the complete Mediterranean way of life – the kitchen gardens, local fresh food, anything slathered in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt – all of which are enhanced by the delicious, food-friendly wines. These wines and ideals are a big part of our lives in Napa, so it was only natural to begin our wine project with California Grenache and Syrah, and vineyards that would allow them to touch their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat wine is only possible from great vineyards – we select vineyards, farm grapes, and make wine by this mantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our core, we are wine lovers, and we thoroughly enjoy the process of seeking out exceptional vineyards ideal for a specific varietal, and farming for the highest quality. We sweat the details with pleasure – focusing on small quantities made from small wine lots, respecting and responding to the uniqueness of each site and year. Working hard but with finesse, we believe in gentle winemaking to create wines of balance and complexity that are true to their varietal and speak of their terroir and provenance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen Keplinger and DJ Warner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHelen Keplinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e83% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah and 7% Viognier\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmador County\u003c\/span\u003e, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSumo is a Cote Rotie twist on Petite Sirah - Petite Sirah co-fermented with Viognier, and blended with a small amount of Syrah. The 2021 Sumo is a blend of 83% Petite Sirah, 11% Syrah, and 6% Viognier, all from the rocky, volcanic, impeccably-and-organically-farmed Shake Ridge Vineyard. The Petite comes from three blocks, one is 80% rock and produces small, thick-skinned berries with intense aromatics and dense structure. The second Petite block also has very rocky soil with a western exposure - the berries are ever so slightly larger and the skins slightly thinner (remember this is still Petite!), bringing a juicy elegance to the blend. The third Petite block is at the bottom of a north-facing block, and is all about vibrant, fresh fruit - the lifter of the trio. The 2021 Sumo is a beautiful wine of both power and grace. The nose is dense with aromas of intense blackberry, heady white flowers, black peppercorn, bittersweet chocolate, juniper berry, and lead pencil. The entry is silky, dense, and rich - deftly balanced with perfect symmetry of sweet and savory components. Toothsome fine tannins line the palate from start to finish, with intense flavors of bittersweet chocolate, graphite, blackberry bramble and juniper lingering beyond the long finish. This wine would best be cellared for 6 months, then can be enjoyed in the near and long term. 175 cases produced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Sumo is quite the powerhouse. Super-ripe black cherry, plum, chocolate, graphite, crushed rocks, licorice, juniper berry ad dried herbs all run through this potent, tannic Petite Sirah-based wine. A touch of Viognier adds an aromatic presence. This is another impeccable wine from Helen Keplinger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLots of blackberries, black olives, green olives and spices such as cloves. Full-bodied with lots of fruit and richness. It shows a rather muscular nature that indeed suggest a wrestler of sorts. Touch of heat at the end. A blend of 83% petite sirah, 10% syrah and 7% viognier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm always amazed at the quality of the Sierra Foothills releases from Keplinger, and her 2021 Sumo is a prime example. This deep, rich, full-bodied effort has tons of black fruits, smoked herbs, leather, and violet notes in a concentrated, expansive, opulent style that just begs to be drunk. A Petite Sirah-heavy blend, it should keep for 7-8 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KJS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50012308373809,"sku":null,"price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Keplinger_Sumo-ShakeRidgeRanch_AmadorCounty_California_2021.jpg?v=1726610731"},{"product_id":"henschke-henrys-seven-barossa-australia-2022","title":"Henschke, Henry's Seven, Barossa, Australia, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenschke is one of Australia’s leading winemakers and grape growers. Henschke is recognised for its rich heritage, innovative spirit and commitment to handcrafting exceptional wines for 150 years. The Henschke family’s grape growing and winemaking tradition spans six generations, from outstanding sustainable vineyards in Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills. The small-medium wine business has an annual crush of 700 tonne and employs around 50 staff. Prue Henschke manages the 105 hectares of vineyard, spanning from Eden Valley to Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills wine region. Stephen and Prue continue to craft their white wines with a focus on purity, while their red wines have a strong focus on terroir, using traditional winemaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdlr-core-pbf-column gdlr-core-column-30 gdlr-core-column-first\" id=\"gdlr-core-column-1241\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdlr-core-pbf-column-content-margin gdlr-core-js\" data-decrease-height=\"140\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdlr-core-pbf-column-content clearfix gdlr-core-js\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdlr-core-pbf-element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdlr-core-text-box-item gdlr-core-item-pdlr gdlr-core-item-pdb gdlr-core-left-align\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gdlr-core-text-box-item-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStephen Henschke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e81% Shiraz, 11% Grenache, 6% Mataro, 2% Viognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBarossa, South Australia, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet with violet hues. A striking bouquet of ripe plum, raspberry, blueberry and notes of blackberry intertwine with savory notes of cracked black pepper, flowering herbs, fresh tarragon and bay leaf. Dark plum, berry compote, rhubarb and raspberry flavors lead to a peppery mid-palate of vibrant red berry acidity and fine-grained tannins, finishing with lingering flavors of mulberry and black pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Henry's Seven leads with a vibrant core of raspberry seed and bramble, five spice and blood plum skin. In the mouth, the fruit is supple and spicy and expounds a brilliant clarity of tannin. Ductile, whippy and delicious, it has raspberry leaf tea and rose petals to close. There are also notes of pink peppercorns, as per usual. This is a gorgeous wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deceptively approachable 2022 Henry's Seven offers charming aromas of dark cherry and milk chocolate well supported by rich earthy tones and vanilla bean oak. Then, a little tighter and savory than expected, leathery Mataro tones step up, accompanied by well-placed sandy tannins that draw out the finish. 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