{"product_id":"inside-track-94561-carignane-2025","title":"Inside Track 94561 Carignane 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s one of our most exciting discoveries of the year—maybe the decade. \u003cb\u003e94561 Inside Track Carignane\u003c\/b\u003e is a vibrant, complex red that stands apart from your usual California wines, in more ways than one...\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Original California Icon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nThis elegant Carignane hails from one of California’s most historic estates, with roots dating back to the late 1800s. The winery’s Cabernet \u003cb\u003eranked well during the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris,\u003c\/b\u003e in which California wines beat out illustrious, far-pricier Bordeaux wines, cementing its place as one of the world’s most elite estates.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the winery is renowned, in part, for single-vineyard wines which come from some of the top sites around the San Francisco Bay—like this fine red. They recently had a small surplus, as even the very top producers in California are facing unprecedented market challenges. They agreed to share it with our local expert, Kristina, at an incredible price, so long as she signed \u003cb\u003ea non-disclosure agreement.\u003c\/b\u003e But here’s what else we can say...\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCentury-old vineyard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nThe wine is crafted with grapes from the historic \u003cb\u003eSandy Lane Vineyard, which was planted in 1890!\u003c\/b\u003e At over 130 years old, the Carignane vines are “still producing fantastic fruit” \u003ci\u003e(Wine Enthusiast),\u003c\/i\u003e which in turn yields a wine of exceptional depth and flavor intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensational value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nUnder the winery’s label, this elegant Carignane sells for around $40 per bottle. Previous vintages have racked up \u003cb\u003emultiple 90+ point scores and it’s been named an Editor’s Choice\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast.\u003c\/i\u003e Under our simpler label, you’ll enjoy the same wine for a much friendlier price.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarkable flavor and longevity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nWonderfully fresh and beautifully balanced, this Carignane offers vibrant berry and hibiscus flower aromas plus cocoa and baking spice notes from \u003cb\u003e10 months’ aging in American oak barrels.\u003c\/b\u003e The finish is satiny-smooth, with hints of smoked meat and dark chocolate. \u003cb\u003eDecant before serving to let the wine open up,\u003c\/b\u003e then enjoy it alongside a special meal. Kristina suggests grilled steaks, smoked sausages or wood-fired pizzas.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery had \u003cb\u003elimited cases\u003c\/b\u003e to share with us, so hurry to secure yours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53635976692021,"sku":"4715325","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/inside-track-94561-carignane-2025","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}