{"title":"Newsletter Featured","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eFeatured\u003c\/strong\u003e section is where we spotlight four wines each week at some of the best retail prices you’ll find. Every bottle is chosen with the Pluto’s ethos in mind — small-production, thoughtfully made, and rooted in sustainable, organic, or low-intervention farming whenever possible — so these are not just great deals, but wines with real character and story. It is our way of sharing exciting, soulful wines at especially good pricing, giving you a chance to discover something distinctive each week.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ver-sacrum-geisha-dragon-del-desierto-white-blend","title":"Ver Sacrum 'Geisha Dragon del Desierto' White Blend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto thread-xl:pt-(--header-height) [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm thread-xl:pt-header-height pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:feaa08ee-cd84-4c6e-a481-8eb45a110982-43\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-76\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"49f9fcf6-d8aa-40f1-b3af-2bac2ef1e60d\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eVer Sacrum Geisha Dragon del Desierto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eA bold and captivating white blend from Argentina, this wine opens with fragrant white‑flowers, lemon zest, and hints of dried apricot. The palate features crisp white‑peach, almond‑paste texture and vibrant minerality, all wrapped in a sleek finish that balances freshness with density — perfect for seafood, poultry, or simply standing on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ver Sacrum (Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eRegion \/ Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e IG Los Chacayes, Uco Valley – approx. 1,100 m altitude, alluvial soils in Mendoza. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eVarietal \/ Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~70% Viognier + ~20% Marsanne + ~10% Pedro Ximénez (co‑fermented) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 release (latest available) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Vinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low‑intervention, 35‑day native‐yeast fermentation in 5 000 L concrete eggs, 90% aged on lees in concrete, 10% matured under flor in neutral French oak barrels. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eWhy It’s Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e An uncommon Rhône‑variety white program in Mendoza, full of vibrancy, scenic altitude, and elegant texture — designed to pair with food yet compelling on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try with shellfish, saffron‑risotto, white fish in herb butter, or poultry with a creamy sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pluto's Wine Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42681152766057,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/2039\/3577\/files\/129_505c17f1-307e-4ec1-9e2a-988201e0523f.png?v=1773106223"},{"product_id":"rocim-touriga-nacional","title":"Herdade do Rocim Touriga Nacional 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerdade do Rocim Touriga Nacional 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark, fragrant, and quietly powerful, this Portuguese red opens with violet, blackberry, plum, mint, balsamic notes, and warm spice, with just enough earth and oak to give it depth without taking away its freshness. On the palate, it is firm, polished, and full of energy, with black fruit, vibrant acidity, and a lingering finish that feels both savory and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herdade do Rocim — a respected Portuguese estate in Alentejo known for wines that balance regional warmth with freshness, precision, and a strong connection to place. Rocim has built its reputation on thoughtful farming and a winemaking style that highlights purity and natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alentejo, Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Touriga Nacional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red wine; 14% ABV. This is a varietal Touriga Nacional with floral lift, dark fruit, and spice, shaped by oak aging that adds structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It’s Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocim’s Touriga Nacional offers a focused look at one of Portugal’s most celebrated red grapes, showing its floral aromatics, dark fruit, and signature depth in a modern Alentejo style (more lift and tension). It carries plenty of richness, but there is also a freshness here that keeps the wine feeling graceful and complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A great match for grilled lamb, smoky pork, roast duck, or a board loaded with aged cheeses, olives, and charcuterie. It also feels right at home on a cool evening with something slow-cooked.  For us, it's a bowl of chili and a fireplace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto's Wine Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970540507241,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/2039\/3577\/files\/102.png?v=1773093814"},{"product_id":"colome-estate-malbec","title":"Colomé 'Estate' Malbec 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColomé “Estate” Malbec 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark, aromatic, and mountain-grown in character, this high-altitude Malbec opens with blackberry, red plum, violet, dried herbs, pepper, and a touch of spiced oak. On the palate, it is deep and structured, with ripe black fruit, firm yet polished tannins, fresh acidity, and a mineral edge that carries through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodega Colomé — one of Argentina’s most historic wineries, with winemaking roots in the upper Calchaquí Valley dating back to 1831. Today, the estate is especially known for dramatic high-altitude vineyards and wines that combine concentration, freshness, and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Calchaquí Valleys, Salta, Argentina. This bottling is a blend of fruit from four estate vineyards at different elevations, ranging from about 1,700 to 3,111 meters above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red wine; 14.5% ABV. The wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, followed by additional time in bottle, giving it depth, spice, and a layered finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It’s Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four distinct estate vineyards from one of the world’s most dramatic winegrowing landscapes come together to form this wine. The range of elevations adds dimension to the final blend, with fruit, floral lift, freshness, and mineral intensity all working together to create a Malbec that feels both powerful and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loves ribeyes, filets, and all things beef.  Hearty vegetables, and anything with smoke, rosemary, and thyme are winners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto's Wine Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970543718505,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/2039\/3577\/files\/24.png?v=1773093815"},{"product_id":"paul-thomas-sancerre-sauv-blanc","title":"Domaine Paul Thomas Chavignol Sancerre 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Paul Thomas Chavignol Sancerre 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc is bright, elegant, and beautifully mineral, opening with white flowers, citrus, green apple, and a gentle flinty freshness that gives the wine lift and polish. On the palate, it is crisp and refined, with juicy orchard fruit, vibrant acidity, and a clean, stony finish that makes it especially lovely with oysters, goat cheese, grilled seafood, lemony chicken, or simply enjoyed chilled as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Paul Thomas — a family-run estate in Chavignol with deep roots in the Sancerre region. The Thomas family is known for crafting wines that reflect the purity, freshness, and classic character of this important Loire appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. The estate is based in Chavignol, well known for its connection to great Sauvignon Blanc and Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry white wine. This wine shows the classic Sancerre profile: bright citrus, fresh orchard fruit, floral lift, and mineral tension, all carried by lively acidity and a polished, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It’s Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is special because it comes from Chavignol, one of the most recognized and admired villages in Sancerre, where the combination of terroir and tradition gives Sauvignon Blanc a distinctive sense of finesse and place. Domaine Paul Thomas captures that identity beautifully, producing a wine that feels both classic and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with fresh goat cheese, oysters, shellfish, grilled white fish, chicken with herbs or lemon, and spring vegetables. Its freshness, minerality, and citrusy energy make it an especially natural partner for bright, clean flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto's Wine Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970556137577,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/2039\/3577\/files\/90.png?v=1773093815"}],"url":"https:\/\/plutoswinebar.com\/collections\/featured.oembed","provider":"Pluto's Wine Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}