{"product_id":"rings-das-kleine-kreuz","title":"\u0026quot;The Little Cross\u0026quot; QbA dry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dark, multi-layered cuvée from the Palatinate — complex enough for a long evening, uncomplicated enough for a quick barbecue during the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRings Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Freinsheim is one of the most reliable wineries in the Palatinate. Brothers Andreas and Christian Rings cultivate their vineyards with the aim of bringing the fruit of each vintage to the glass without any intervention. \u003cem\u003eTheir \u0026quot;Kleines Kreuz\u0026quot; (Little Cross)\u003c\/em\u003e is their most approachable red wine—a cuvée of Merlot, St. Laurent, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Aged in new and used barriques, bottled unfiltered: In the glass, aromas of cassis and dark blackberry are revealed, underpinned by cold smoke, a hint of leather, and slightly herbaceous pine needles. The beef broth note on the finish is typical of the St. Laurent component—distinctive, yet integrated into a full-bodied structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-aged rump steak, leg of lamb with rosemary, mature cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e now until 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rings","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52985106530640,"sku":"VJ0443-2023","price":26.04,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/rings-das-kleine-kreuz-2x.webp?v=1783527829","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/rings-das-kleine-kreuz","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}