{"product_id":"the-inaugural-r-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-california-2024","title":"The Inaugural R Collection Cabernet Sauvignon , California 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with premium grapes from top vineyards throughout California, The Inaugural R Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is a ripe, fruit-forward expression made by some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eserious\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experts in the wine business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, there’s the winery’s dynamic owner, Jean-Charles Boisset, winner of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s 2024 “Person of the Year” Wine Star Award, who “seems to be pulling out all the stops to create something very special,” according to top critic Robert Parker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, there’s the cellar team of three absolute wine industry juggernauts: Stephanie Putnam, the former star winemaker of Far Niente, a famous Napa estate whose Cabs fetch hundreds of dollars a bottle; Philippe Melka, once named one of the top nine wine consultants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ein the world\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (also by Robert Parker); and Thane Knutson, whose resume includes time at Napa pioneer, Hess Collection Winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottling can be credited to Stephanie, who leads the show as Raymond’s vice president of winemaking. Previous releases have a lengthy list of top gold medals, including a double-gold, “Best-of-Class” win at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Orleans International Wine Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. And this equally classy release is sure to follow in its footsteps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can look forward to a ripe core of cherry and plum flavors, notes of white pepper and a long, smooth finish. It makes for a showstopping dinnertime centerpiece or the perfect pour to share with loved ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51255973970229,"sku":"0537924","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7650\/3093\/files\/TheInauguralRCollectionCabernetSauvignon_California2024.png?v=1757707596","url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/the-inaugural-r-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-california-2024","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}