{"title":"Don Lahey Summer 2026","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"luca-paraje-altamira","title":"Luca Paraje Altamira Malbec","description":"\u003ch3\u003eARGENTINA’S DELICIOUS MALBEC. PERIOD.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"noteworthy-distinctions vintage\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e93pts - Vinous\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e92pts - James Suckling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e91pts - Wine Spectator\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrom the newly designated sub-appellation Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNotes of black cherry and dark berry with hints of violet, vanilla, and mocha. Deep and dense on the palate with round tannins. This is a great expression of Malbec from the sunny days and cold nights of Altamira.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePairs well with steak, pork dishes, and chicken in rich sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECH INFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards in Altamira (Uco Valley) are composed of shallow, rocky, alluvial soils that are irrigated by the Andes snowmelt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested and aged 12 months in 30% new French barrels and 70% 2nd use French barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhere: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrape: 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eElevation: 3600 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAge of Vines: 19 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore about Luca\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLuca was born out of Laura Catena’s vision of creating a new breed of Argentine wines: small quantities, artisan quality, and true to their individual terroirs. She is a pioneer in Mendoza for working closely with small growers to grow very high-quality grapes from some of Argentina’s best old-vine, low-yield, high elevation vineyards. Luca is named after Laura Catena’s first son and it symbolizes her love for her family. The family crest that appears on the label belongs to her husband Dan McDermott’s family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pourtal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32553328771175,"sku":"LUPA23","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/9237\/2583\/files\/LucaParajeAltamiraMalbec.png?v=1713897560"},{"product_id":"la-posta-paulucci-malbec","title":"La Posta Paulucci Malbec","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFRESH. FOOD-FRIENDLY. FULL OF PASSION.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e‘Find your passion’ with Angel Paulucci riding through his Ugarteche vineyards in his 1933 Model A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e91pts - James Suckling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e91pts - Vinous\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eAromas of red cherries, raspberries, and violets along with notes of toasty oak. On the palate, fresh berries with spice and a hint of soft caramel on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eEverything from burgers to manchego cheese to butternut squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECH INFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis single vineyard Malbec is sourced from the region of Ugarteche located in the sub-appellation of Lujan de Cuyo, where soils are a mix of a sandy loam, sand, clay, and silt. Aged 12 months, 80% in oak, 10% in new French oak and 70% in 2nd use French oak. 20% is unoaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhere: Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrape: 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eElevation: 3050 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAge of Vines: 44 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore About La Posta\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrowers sit at the heart of Argentina's winemaking culture. Estate fruit is far less common in Argentina, so even the most highly-regarded wineries rely on getting fruit from local growers. Laura Catena started La Posta, to pay homage to this growers, the backbone of the Mendoza wine industry. Each La Posta wine showcases Argentina’s best small-family growers and their individual passions with single-grower, single-vineyard wines. Each wine named after a grower family demonstrates the wide range of Malbec aroma and flavor profiles generated by distinct Mendoza appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLa Posta translates to “the tavern,” where the farmers meet to discuss their soils, their vines, their quest for superior flavors, and their passions for life. These wines are meant to express this passion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pourtal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32553332179047,"sku":"LAMP24","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/9237\/2583\/files\/Paulucci.png?v=1707856680"},{"product_id":"mayu-pedro-ximenez","title":"Mayu Pedro Ximenez","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCLEAN. FRESH. CRISP.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf this is not your sitting-on-sunny-patio-with-a-best-friend bottle of wine, we do not know what is. Every bottle is a #VoteforPedro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e90pts - James Suckling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSingle-vineyard, old vine, dry PX from one of Chile’s highest elevation vineyards - 6,320 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMayu Pedro Ximenez is a stylish white wine that offers appealing floral and fruit aromas, with flavors balanced by fresh acidity, minerality and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSeafood, shellfish, or on its own\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECH INFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMayu Pedro Ximenez is grown both in the free-form ‘alberello’ style of vines as well as the traditional European ‘parral’ style of trellising. These vines have transitioned from Pisco producers to wine producers and now have much lower yields to increase the quality of the fruit. The grapes are hand harvested and then softly de-stemmed. They are crushed and gently pressed to separate the juice for fermentation and aged on the lees with batonnage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhere: Elqui Valley, Chile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrape: 100% Pedro Ximenez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eElevation: 6320 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAge of Vines: 70 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Mayu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMayu’s vineyards are located in the Elqui Valley, the earth’s driest dessert. The high elevation and clear skies around the property, make Mayu a prime location for star-gazing and is quite literally like stepping in to a new world. The Pedro Ximenez (yes that is the name of the grape) vineyard used to be harvested for its fruit to make Chilean pisco, but family members convinced them to start making a dry white wine with the grapes instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pourtal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32553332637799,"sku":"MYPX24","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/9237\/2583\/files\/MayuPX.png?v=1724190321"},{"product_id":"giacosa-fratelli-gavi","title":"Giacosa Fratelli Gavi","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFRESH. LIGHT. DRY.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe white wine that you will want to keep on hand all year long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh, light and dry white with a full and harmonious body. Notes of apples and white flowers. With moderate ageing, this wine evolves in an interesting manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIdeal with starters, fish and shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECH DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gavi territory is in the province of Alessandria, in the south-western part of Piedmont, on the border with Liguria. The hills alternate with steep valleys enriching the landscape and making it the perfect state for the creation of the white wine symbolic of the area, Gavi. The Gavi territory is mainly hilly, with uplands rich in red oil as a result of the clayish marl of that area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhere: Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrape: 100% Cortese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eElevation: 656-884 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore about Giacosa Fratelli\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom father to son to brothers to cousins, four generations of the Giacosa family have passed down their talent from making fascinating red wines in the Langhe region. Founder Giuseppe was the only one of four brothers in the late 1890s to work the land, a passion then shared by his son, Leone, who nurtured Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto at the Neive estate. Expansions since the 1960s into prime Barolo and Barbaresco areas increased their range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, cousins Maurizio and Paolo manage 50 hectares and produce 800,000 bottles per year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pourtal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41069275250791,"sku":"GFGA24","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/9237\/2583\/files\/Gavi.png?v=1730495217"},{"product_id":"boya-pinot-noir","title":"Boya Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMADE FOR FISH TACOS.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMade from grapes that look over the Chilean Pacific Ocean, every sip feels just as refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e91pts - James Suckling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e90pts - Vinous\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coastal, approachable Pinot Noir that melds lively acidity with bright red fruits from the Garces Silva family's organic, estate vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense nose of fresh fruits like strawberry, red cherries and plenty of floral aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, good natural acidity and fresh berry fruits towards the finish. It is well balanced, clean and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"pair\" class=\"feat-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"holder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry with grilled salmon, Gruyère cheese, or wild mushrooms with polenta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECH INFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural acidity and good balance give Boya wines a remarkable sense of place, representing the cool coastal climate of Leyda Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoya wines are made using fruit that is harvested early, in order to achieve a very bright, low alcohol, fresh style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrels used 4-8 times are used for Boya's red wines and the wine is aged for 8-10 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhere: Leyda, Chile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrape: 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eElevation: 820 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAge of Vines: 12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore about Boya\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMatias Garces Silva, the winery owner, is passionate about the wine he makes. He started an experimental vineyard on his parent’s Leyda property, and that experiment has evolved to Boya’s line of undeniably fresh wines. The Boya vineyards now are just 5 miles from the ocean, so each wine showcases that beautiful coastal influence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pourtal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41338267336807,"sku":"BYPN23","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/9237\/2583\/files\/BoyaPinotPourtal.png?v=1745937646"},{"product_id":"giacosa-fratelli-roero-arneis","title":"Giacosa Fratelli Roero Arneis","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFRESH. LIGHT. DRY.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from vineyards located in the Roero area of Piedmont on the northern bank of the Tanaro River, across the river from their home base of Neive, Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, velvety and full-bodied on the palate. Expressive notes of flowers, white peach and mint. Recommended to drink young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"pair\" class=\"feat-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"holder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as an aperitif or with seafood and shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECH DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically produced from vineyards located in the Roero area of Piedmont on the northern bank of the Tanaro River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSoft \u0026amp; sandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The grapes are harvested manually then pressed gently. Temperature-controlled, stainless steel tank vinification is used to maintain the fragrant aromas of the varietal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-12 months in glass-lined cement vats.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhere: Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrape: 100% Arneis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eElevation: 820-884 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore about Giacosa Fratelli\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom father to son to brothers to cousins, four generations of the Giacosa family have passed down their talent from making fascinating red wines in the Langhe region. Founder Giuseppe was the only one of four brothers in the late 1890s to work the land, a passion then shared by his son, Leone, who nurtured Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto at the Neive estate. Expansions since the 1960s into prime Barolo and Barbaresco areas increased their range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, cousins Maurizio and Paolo manage 50 hectares and produce 800,000 bottles per year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pourtal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43938915876967,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/9237\/2583\/files\/gicosa-fratelli_roero-arneis_bottleshot.png?v=1781556193"}],"url":"https:\/\/drinkpourtal.com\/collections\/don-lahey-summer-2026.oembed","provider":"Pourtal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}