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But other pork dishes (roasted loin, schnitzel or herbed chops) also shine here. Cheese pairings include soft, fresh goat cheeses topped with honey or jam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeingut Weixelbaum is a respected Kamptal producer who also produces the label '\u003cem\u003eIn Vino Weix\u003c\/em\u003e'. The winery farms a range of old‑vine sites, including Wechselberg, Rosengarten, and Koglberg, planted on a mosaic of loess, gneiss, schist, quartz, and marble, reflecting Kamptal’s dramatic geological diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate follows organic practices, producing Grüner Veltliner and Riesling that emphasize clarity, fruit purity, and terroir expression. Falstaff consistently rates the winery highly, awarding the 2022 Alte Reben 93 points and praising its elegance and versatility at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeixelbaum has built a reputation for value‑driven, high‑quality Kamptal whites, with a style that balances ripe fruit, finesse, and drinkability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H. 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It is considered one of the island’s most emblematic native grapes, producing wines that are fresh, aromatic, and influenced by the island's volcanic terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine opens with a pale straw color touched by green reflections, a visual cue to its coastal origins. The aromas feature an enticing but unique note of chamomile tea followed by peach, jasmine, herbs and bright citrus, all tinged with memories of salty sea air. This light saline note is contributed by Ischia’s volcanic cliffs and maritime winds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the wine shows a linear profile, its freshness and sapidity giving it a mouthwatering, mineral drive. The texture is elegant and finely etched, never heavy, with a subtle persistence that leaves behind a whisper of citrus peel and wet stone. The overall impression is one of purity—a white wine shaped by volcanic soils, sea spray, and sunlight, expressing Biancolella in its most classic island form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"What grows together, goes together\" is wise advice here, if you can include seafood in the \"grows\" category! Reach for this wine when serving Grilled fish, any shellfish, grilled octopus, and tinned fish or any oily fish. Cheese pairings include Mozz\/Burrata, fresh goat cheeses, and Caprese Salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eCenatiempo is a reference point for the authentic wines of Ischia, a beautiful island just off the coast of Naples. Their approach captures the interaction between the local grape varieties, the sea breezes, and the island's volcanic soils, resulting in memorable wines that are bright, mineral-driven and vibrant. The Mediterranean charm of Ischia in every glass!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eIn 1945 Francesco Cenatiempo founded his small \u003cem\u003enégociant \u003c\/em\u003ewinery on the right bank of the port of Ischia, already envisioning the quality expressed by the Island’s wines. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, the Cenatiempo family started bottling selected batches of wines made by small local growers. They had identified particular vineyards as outstanding for their quality of the local varieties \u003cem\u003eBiancolella, Forastera\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePer’ e Palummo \u003c\/em\u003e(aka Piedirosso).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eIn 1993 they started fermenting, aging and bottling selected parcels under their own name, and in 2005 they took control of the vineyard management for their most historic growers, furthering their direct oversight over the production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eSince 2007, Cenatiempo’s wines are made from leased vineyards and from Cenatiempo’s estate vineyards (15 acres, divided among 17 parcels all over the Island). The combination of various exposures, volcanic soil types and elevation creates the complexity, purity and unique flavors in Cenatiempo's wines. Like many other Mediterranean islands, vineyards on Ischia are commonly cultivated in steep terraces and tended by hand, making winemaking in this Island a heroic endeavor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eToday, the winery is entirely owned and run by Pasquale Cenatiempo and his wife Federica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Lucidity Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47858009604334,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0156\/7726\/files\/d69a5ac0a34f7ef811e49e7d589dae33-original.jpg?v=1776773570"},{"product_id":"les-roches-fleuries-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Les Roches Fleuries Sauvignon Blanc 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"76\"\u003eThe wine offers \u003c\/span\u003eclassic \"Sauvvy Blanc\" aromas \u003cspan data-bm=\"78\"\u003eof cut grass, pepper, pineapple, and lemon, with a strong mineral note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"md_citlink\" data-sups=\"1,2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brentwoodfinewines.com\/products\/2023-les-roches-fleuries-sauvignon-blanc\" data-bm=\"79\" data-hover-id=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"80\"\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003eclassically crisp and refreshing\u003cspan data-bm=\"82\"\u003e, with a bright, profile that combines the classic minerally Touraine style and the vibrancy of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"84\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"84\"\u003eThe wine is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frg-ins3\"\u003edry and refreshing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"86\"\u003e, with mineral, floral, and a hint of lemon, balanced by sufficient richness and a fruity note typical of its hillside terroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"88\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem data-bm=\"91\"\u003eLes Roches Fleuries\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"92\"\u003e is in the \u003c\/span\u003eMiddle Loire Valley’s Touraine region\u003cspan data-bm=\"94\"\u003e, located between the Loire and Cher Rivers, sandwiched between the towns of Tours and Blois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"96\"\u003e. 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The terroir is dominated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frg-ins5\"\u003esiliceous clay, clay on flint, or clayey limestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bm=\"102\"\u003e, which contribute to the wine’s mineral intensity and structure\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-bm=\"104\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking process is straightforward, with a \u003cspan class=\"frg-ins6\"\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/span\u003e, cool settling in temperature-controlled vats (18–20°C), and maturation in stainless steel under inert gas to preserve freshness. 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In this case, the Silex soils are in Andre's vineyard next to the Charme forest, where he has flint soil with no limestone. The result is this wine with exotic, perfumed flavors and aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Herb-roasted chicken, duck confit with a light red fruit glaze, porchetta with roasted small potatoes, pork anything\/anyway, and mushroom dishes. Cheese pairings include Crottin, Brie, Comte, Brillat Savarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndré Vatan took over the helm of his family’s vineyard when his father unexpectedly passed away in 1988. The winery has a collection of about 9 small buildings that have the appearance of a rural hamlet and which the neighbors lovingly call “Vatanville”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s very neat and tidy, in keeping with André’s character - he is obsessive whit his attention to detail in all aspects of his life, not just his winemaking. From his clean, well-organized cellars to the stakes of his neatly aligned vineyards, everything is perfect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four vineyards in the Vatan estate, all located around the winery and raised with carefully controlled yields, as André would have nothing else! 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Take a moment to savor these aromas before taking your first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, waves of bright acidity create a lively wine showing enticing flavors of wild strawberry, sassafras, cedar, and dusty tobacco that lead to a long and pleasant finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAged 12 months in 100% French oak (20% new). \u003c\/span\u003e450 cases produced. 14.3% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage in the North Coast AVA was marked by a warm growing season fraught with challenges. The vintage began with a relatively mild winter, providing sufficient rainfall for soil moisture replenishment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season saw above-average temperatures for much of the year, but the region benefited from a few key cool spells that helped balance ripening and preserve acidity. 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