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This lively fruit is beautifully balanced by elegant hints of white flowers, such as orange blossom and white roses. On the palate, it is fresh and vibrant, echoing the orchard and citrus flavors from the nose, with a crisp acidity that provides a balanced and easy-drinking experience. Subtle layers of peach, apple, and a touch of fresh grass can also be found, along with a clean, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13154519429685035493\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA white blend made from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14375844318191386580\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Verdejo, 20% Albariño, 20% Gewürztraminer, and 20% Viognier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"c046146d-10e6-4a86-bca5-b9b0bc2c7b97\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14375844318191386580\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"c046146d-10e6-4a86-bca5-b9b0bc2c7b97\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the meaning of the name,\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13154519429685035493\"\u003e\"Inédito\", which stands for unprecedented, \u003c\/span\u003ethe winery uses the term to signify the unique and innovative nature of this particular wine blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14375844318191386580\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"c046146d-10e6-4a86-bca5-b9b0bc2c7b97\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt De Cote Winery, their philosophy is that they are a wine purveyor that is here to surprise you.  To help you disconnect from the world and let you experience enology at your own pace in a complete sensory experience.  They have a facility created to enrich you through their vineyards, cellars, bistro and more to give you the full spectrum of sensory experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Cote Casa Vitivinícola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847332253940,"sku":"2022MXWHBL2025091100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5224\/6215\/files\/2022-de-cote-inedito-blanco-queretaro-mexico-3593073.png?v=1760879657"},{"product_id":"nv-torremilanos-penalba-lopez-cava-brut-nature-spain","title":"NV Torremilanos \"Peñalba López\" Cava Brut Nature, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean golden yellow color without reflections. 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Pilar Pérez Albéniz, one of the most respected women in the region and winner of the inaugural ‘Ribera Heritage’ Award in 2019, is still at the helm, with two of her sons, Ricardo and Vicente, handling winemaking and sales respectively. Pilar's small size and Duracell Bunny-like energy aside, you’d never know that Pilar Pérez de Albeniz has been running Finca Torremilanos for over fifty years. Torremilanos is a first-ever Demeter-certified biodynamic winery in the appellation, as of 2015. 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