{"product_id":"churchills-contexto-white-blend-vinho-verde-portugal-2024","title":"Churchill's Estates 'Contexto', Sousa, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFounded in 1981 by Johnny Graham — a fifth-generation member of the family behind Graham's Port, sold to the Symingtons in 1970 — Churchill's was built to bring a drier, more personal style to Port while carrying forward his family's winemaking tradition. Named for Johnny's wife, Caroline Churchill, the boutique, family-run house has since expanded from Port into Douro and Vinho Verde still wines, remaining one of the last fully independent British-owned port houses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e John \"Johnny\" Graham, founder, with Ricardo Pinto Nunes as head winemaker across Churchill's portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loureiro, Trajadura, and Arinto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTERROIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sousa sub-region of the Vinho Verde DOC, northern Portugal — known for granite-based soils and a cool, Atlantic-influenced climate that favors lighter, saline, high-acid whites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless stee\u003cem\u003el\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright citrine color with a light, natural spritz. The nose shows sea breeze and salinity alongside lime pith, green apple, and notes of stone fruit. Young and vibrant on the palate, with juicy, fresh flavors and a crisp, lively acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish, seafood, and white meat dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Churchill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43943752499266,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/Contexto.png?v=1783565852","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/churchills-contexto-white-blend-vinho-verde-portugal-2024","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}