{"title":"Meritage","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-favia-carbone-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-750-ml","title":"Favia Carbone Proprietary Red 2019 750 ML","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rvhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"colr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinous: 91 Points\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Carbone is another compelling wine from Andy Erickson and Annie Favia's Carbone label. Bright, aromatic, and vibrant, the Carbone Cabernet is also a terrific introduction to the vintage. Lifted floral accents and pulsing tannins liven up a core of red\/purplish berry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ludwigs Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39743680479326,"sku":"860005356416","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1449\/1544\/files\/carbonecabernet_27385fd3-d587-4f1f-a697-185e3f348867.jpg?v=1769795998"},{"product_id":"pym-rae-tesseron-estate-napa-valley-red-2017-750-ml","title":"Pym-Rae Tesseron Estate Napa Valley Red 2017 750 ML","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex align-items-end\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"publication mb-0 me-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate 97\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"blockquote review\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Pym-Rae leaps from the glass with bold notions of black cherries, mulberries, plum preserves and dark chocolate with an opulent undercurrent of Indian spices, potpourri, sandalwood and cinnamon stick. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with rich, seductive black fruit preserves and an explosion of exotic spice sparks, framed by firm yet beautifully plush tannins and fantastic tension, finishing very long and achingly fragrant. Possessing loads more weight and mid-palate density than a lot of 2017s, this second showing is an absolute knock-out. Due to strict selection, only around 1500 cases were made this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"blockquote-footer text-end\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctober 31, 2019\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex align-items-end\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"publication mb-0 me-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck 96\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"blockquote review\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2017 Pym-Rae comes from a more challenging vintage that featured a dramatic heat spike on Labor Day weekend and fires during harvest. Nevertheless, the fruit was harvested all pre-fire, and it's a beautiful wine revealing ample black fruits, scorched earth, tobacco, and graphite-like aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it shows the vintage's more focused, elegant style and has beautiful concentration as well as a great finish. While I suspect it has fewer tannins than the 2016, they're more present and focused, which is very much in the style of the vintage. This elegant, concentrated, classic Bordeaux-like Mountain Cabernet will evolve nicely for another 25+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ludwigs POS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40039237779550,"sku":"PRTENR17","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1449\/1544\/files\/krutz_72624955-5ce6-4601-94b6-bd71d9f1c0b1.png?v=1769733767"},{"product_id":"realm-the-bard-proprietary-red-2021-750-ml","title":"Realm The Bard Proprietary Red 2021 750 ML","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"Georgia\" style=\"font-family: Georgia;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2021 is the largest and most complex blend we've ever made with dozens of components from vineyards across the realm of Napa Valley. This vintage includes new vineyard sources from Calistoga, Rutherford and Oak Knoll AVA, allowing us to broaden our painter’s palette. The Bard is generally more approachable in its youth than some of our single vineyard bottlings, but we expect it to age for many years to come. This is our first time using a technical cork for this wine, which should guarantee consistency and improve longevity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBlend: Napa Valley AVA. Blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Petite Sirah.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWine Profile: Decadent and plush, bursting with dark red fruits, creamy chocolate and warm spices. There’s a freshness and vibrancy that belies its density and weight. The tannins are round and creamy and provide immediate drinkability. This is the epitome of the Realm style. A pure pleasure to drink. Could age for many years…but why wait?!?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWI97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Petite Sirah, the fruit for the 2021 The Bard comes from sites across the valley, including some estate fruit and some sourced fruit. Deep garnet-purple colored, it shoots from the glass with vibrant notions of crushed black currants, red currant jelly, black raspberries, and pencil shavings, giving way to notes of lilacs, dark chocolate, and a waft of spearmint. The full-bodied palate is firm with ripe, fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone framing the tightly wound red, black, and blue fruit flavors, finishing with great length and a real skip in its step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ludwigs Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40064910557278,"sku":"67499321","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1449\/1544\/files\/glenfid_72b70cd3-5ea8-4470-8b62-88534f331de6.png?v=1775411772"},{"product_id":"continuum-proprietary-red-2021-750-ml","title":"Continuum Proprietary Red 2021 750 ML","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWI 98-100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note-single__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis note is written before the final blend of the 2021 Continuum. Deep purple-black in color, it hits the ground running with an intense nose of red and black currant preserves, lilacs, baker's chocolate, and graphite, leading to an undercurrant of black olives and red loam. On the medium to full-bodied palate it is very lively, grainy and super-concentrated, finishing long and shimmery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note-single__reviewer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview date:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2023-06-07\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJS 99-100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is so aromatic with blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, iron, pine bark and orange peel. Hints of wild sage and peppermint. Seductive perfumes. Full-bodied with extremely well-integrated tannins that have great length. 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Full-bodied, it is rich and spicy in the mouth, with plush tannins and lively acidity, finishing with a fragrant lift. 390 cases were made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ludwigs POS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41331919355998,"sku":"670087475635","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1449\/1544\/files\/wend.jpg?v=1769640447"},{"product_id":"ramey-north-coast-claret-2019-750ml","title":"Ramey North Coast Claret 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 1.5pt 0in 1.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe vineyards of this winery are located in the North Coast appellation, with sites spread across various regions including High Valley, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley, Mount Veeder, Knights Valley, Oakville, and Oak Knoll. The growing season typically begins with a relatively mild winter, followed by fluctuating temperatures in the spring before settling into a moderately warm summer. Harvest usually takes place in the fall, with yields generally being average. The wine is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, with additional varietals including Syrah, Malbec, Petit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eVerdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Following the Bordelaise model, different Bordeaux varietals are blended together, with malolactic fermentation completed in the barrel. The blend is assembled early to allow the wine to “elevate” as a finished product. The wine is then aged on its lees in a mix of new French and American oak barrels for about eighteen months, with monthly bâtonnage to coat the tannins, resulting in a luscious, cushioned mouthfeel. 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