{"title":"Afton's Staff Picks","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Curds of Wisdom'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a great summer cheese that goes with everything, check out Coppinger from Sequatchie Cove Creamery in Tennessee. This cow’s milk washed-rind cheese is made in a Morbier style, showcasing a beautiful ash line through the middle of the wheel. Its sweet cream, toasted nut and buttery taste makes it everyone’s favorite, but the slight funk that comes from its washed rind makes it interesting. Pair this incredible cheese with a fruit-forward unoaked Chardonnay like Camp Wines Chardonnay, a crisp high acid rosé like Chateau Soucherie Rosé de Loire or a fruity juicy red like Famille Hoppenot’s ‘Cuvée Luc’ Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.theraleighwineshop.com\/pages\/staff-picks\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #bf311a; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; border-radius: 0; transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\"\u003e ← Back to all staff picks \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.theraleighwineshop.com\/collections\/wine\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #bf311a; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; border-radius: 0; transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\"\u003e Go to all wines \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  a:hover[href*=\"theraleighwin*]()\n\u003c\/style\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"0-14","title":"Château Soucherie 'L'Astrée' Rosé 2025","description":"\u003ch5\u003eregion: rosé de loire, loire valley, france\u003cbr\u003evineyard: astrée\u003cbr\u003egrape(s): gamay\u003cbr\u003eFarming: Practicing sustainable, certified organic\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tijou family has a long history as winemakers in the Loire Valley. They have been refining this craft generation after generation since 1780 and in 1969, Pierre-Yves Tijou took over the management of Domaine de la Soucherie. This rosé of Gamay comes from a schist-dominated lieu-dit called Astrée that lends a freshness to the wine and aids in offering a bright, clean palate. On the nose you will find\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e pomegrante\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003estrawberry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e followed by\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ejuicy flavors with mouth watering acidity that finishes with a delicate hint of \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eherbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe only get a few of these a year - grab it while you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003epairing: creamy macaroni salad\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Haw River Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39884741509309,"sku":"00403","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7131\/2317\/files\/Soucherie.jpg?v=1750805581"},{"product_id":"camp-chardonnay-2022","title":"Camp Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch5\u003eRegion: Central Coast, California, United States\u003cbr\u003eGrapes(s): Chardonnay \u003cbr\u003eFarming: practicing sustainable, certified organic\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenny Likitprakong’s ‘Camp Wines’ label from his Hobo Wine Co. showcases the incredible quality and value that is possible in Sonoma County. Using fruit from responsibly farmed vineyards, and fermenting with native yeasts and real oak barrels (instead of oak chips or other flavor additives), the wine has an uncommon \u003cstrong\u003etexture\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epurity\u003c\/strong\u003e for its price. It exhibits plenty of fruit \u003cstrong\u003erichness\u003c\/strong\u003e with flavors of \u003cstrong\u003elemon zest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efresh flowers \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e baked peaches\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy\u003c\/strong\u003e texture that’s imparted through malolactic fermentation and ageing in neutral oak barrels, but it remains enticingly \u003cstrong\u003eclean\u003c\/strong\u003e and balanced on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePairings: Grilled squash with thyme vinaigrette and fried shallots\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Proof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47917504463079,"sku":"11897","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7131\/2317\/files\/DSC08219_050926.jpg?v=1778357333"},{"product_id":"hoppenot-cuvee-luc-beaujolais-2024","title":"Hoppenot 'Cuvée Luc' Beaujolais 2024","description":"\u003ch5\u003eRegion: France, Burgundy, Beaujolais\u003cbr\u003egrapes: Gamay\u003cbr\u003efarming: practicing sustainable\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Proof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51934507925735,"sku":"16484","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7131\/2317\/files\/soloredbottle_6ee31268-4141-47cb-9cac-f502857c146d.png?v=1772403243"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.theraleighwineshop.com\/collections\/seths-staff-picks-copy-1.oembed","provider":"The Raleigh Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}