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The tactile sensations generated by the interaction between the aging oak and the freshness of the grape stand out. But it also stands out for its fullness and creaminess in the mouth, the result of a complete maturation in the vineyard, where the low production of old vines contributes to the richness of its bunches. A wine structured by its great acidity and rounded by its ample silky sensation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serendipity Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45857525989594,"sku":"77700008414","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7903\/3269\/files\/ElPacto_Blanco_bottle.jpg?v=1764884382"},{"product_id":"2021-bodega-lanzaga-tempranillo-rioja","title":"2021 Bodega Lanzaga, Tempranillo, Rioja","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLZ is a bright lively un-oaked Rioja made from organic grapes from several vineyards around the village of Lanciego. 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