{"title":"The Weekend Cellar Builder — New Arrivals","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis weekend's Cellar Builder — ten recent Showroom arrivals worth laying down, hand-picked across regions and price points. From the iconic Almaviva and Guidalberto to a 96-point Pinot Grigio and a Burghound \"Outstanding!\" white Burgundy. Mix a case; free shipping over $299 with code SUMMER299.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-fattoria-la-massa-la-massa-toscana-igt","title":"2021 Fattoria La Massa 'La Massa' Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJust bottled, the 2021 La Massa is superb. Dark cherry\/plum fruit, new leather, tobacco, licorice, mocha and spice fill out the layers effortlessly. I can't wait to taste this with a bit more time in bottle. Best of all, La Massa is a terrific value. The 2021 is one of the best vintages yet from this estate. I can't think of too many wines in Tuscany that offer this much quality for the money.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Pts Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47813388927230,"sku":"MRD-SH-00024","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/FattoriaLaMassa_LaMassa_ToscanaIGT.png?v=1771020286"},{"product_id":"mario-schiopetto-pinot-grigio-collio-friuli-venezia-giulia-italy-2024","title":"Mario Schiopetto Pinot Grigio Collio Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA benchmark pinot grigio with striking purity and poise, offering notes of peach stone, raw almonds and citrus blossom, alongside a flinty character and a hint of lime pith, all supported by superb freshness and minerality. The elegant, medium- to full-bodied palate is both silky and weightless, yet displays remarkable length and laser-like focus. Among the finest of its kind, if not the best. 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The final result is at once serious and a touch baroque, bursting with yellow peach and red berry fruit, sandy shortbread, and honeysuckle, before curling around an intensely chalky finish. There is terrific density to the material here, and good acidity. This is tremendous now and will keep for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48730254639358,"sku":null,"price":113.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/Billecart-Salmon250AnniversaryCuveeVintageExtraBrutChampagne_France.png?v=1786980746"},{"product_id":"2024-chateau-thivin-cote-de-brouilly-beaujolais-france","title":"2024 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eA benchmark Cote de Brouilly from the blue-granite slopes of Mont Brouilly, vibrant and floral, with crunchy red fruit, violet and a mineral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48932966105342,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/ChateauThivinCotedeBrouilly2022_26f16047-af1d-4300-92d2-18de8455c6e8.png?v=1781797045"},{"product_id":"michel-niellon-bourgogne-chardonnay-burgundy","title":"Michel Niellon Bourgogne Chardonnay Burgundy 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*Burghound Outstanding!*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is fresh and inviting, with vibrant citrus notes of lemon and lime, layered with green apple and a delicate touch of white flowers. It’s both bright and delicate, offering a purity that feels effortless. On the palate, the wine is crisp, with lively acidity that perfectly balances the fruit. A hint of minerality comes through, adding depth and focus, while the clean finish leaves you with a refreshing aftertaste that beckons for another sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48934317031678,"sku":"661628","price":64.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2021MichelNiellonBourgogneChardonnay.png?v=1764486022"},{"product_id":"vina-almaviva-red-puente-alto-2021","title":"Vina Almaviva Red Puente Alto 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fresh and discreet Almaviva with subtle pencil shavings and cigar box to the cassis and hints of chili chocolate and peppermint. Nuanced and subtle on the nose. 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There's ample fruit in reserve here and a nice buried minerality. Just needs some cellaring to unfurl fully. Best from 2022 through 2036. 3,135 cases made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48941439582462,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/SpringMtn_2018EstateCab00001.webp?v=1789058644"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-nerthe-chateauneuf-du-pape-rhone-2021","title":"Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rhone 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seductive nose of cherries, wild berries, cocoa powder, vanilla and some dried herbs. Medium body with fine tannins. Juicy and creamy with a polished structure. Poised and silky with a succulent core of cherries at the finish. 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Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 mui-style-e5rxtd\"\u003e95 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 mui-style-e5rxtd\"\u003eAlmost equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Guidalberto remains impressive value for the quality on offer, but buyers should be aware that 2024 is a lighter offering with less density of fruit than in previous years. But those who embrace the vintage will be rewarded with a juicy dark berry core with velvety tannins and flecks of cherry and pomegranate. Lifted herbal and floral aromatics make this so inviting. 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