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Wines with coolness, freshness, racy acidity, and plenty of energy can be discovered here, and for us Vorarlbergers, these wines count as our regional elixir of survival (= another word for food\/sustenance).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hornstein-am-see-nonnenhorner-chardonnay-2020","title":"Hornstein am See - Nonnenhorn Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCool, delicately fruity and extremely mineral Chardonnay with modern reduction, taut structure and impressive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready a cult wine in the Weinstein community!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41900060541105,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/Screenshot2025-06-19at20.26.38.png?v=1750357713"},{"product_id":"hornstein-am-see-nonnenhorner-spaetburgunder-2019","title":"Hornstein am See - Nonnenhorn Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood things are so close. 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