{"title":"Red Wine | The Crimson Gallery","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #DCD2B5; \/* cream-gold — extracted from the Louis Jadot label (IMG_7061) *\/\n --mw-glow: #7D2424; \/* power color — wine red, extracted from the burgundy pour *\/\n --mw-bg: #100707; \/* deep lowlight — near-black, extracted *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-image-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin: 30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-image-gallery img { width: 100%; height: 260px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid var(--mw-hair); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ \n .mw-master-container .mw-grid,\n .mw-master-container .mw-image-gallery { grid-template-columns:1fr; } \n .mw-master-container .mw-image-gallery img { height: 220px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRed wine takes its colour and structure from dark grape skins, and runs the full range from light, perfumed Pinot Noir to deep, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The classics come from Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône, Napa, Tuscany, Piedmont and Rioja — and for the wines collectors chase, vintage and provenance matter as much as the name on the label. This page is the home for red wine in the vault, from everyday bottles to the First Growths and cult Cabernets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eWhat Red Wine Is\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003edark-skinned grapes, fermented in contact with the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e — which gives red wine its colour, tannin and structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhite wine is usually fermented \u003cstrong\u003ewithout\u003c\/strong\u003e the skins; that skin contact is the main difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReds span a wide range — from \u003cstrong\u003elight, perfumed Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003edeep, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTannin and acidity are the backbone that lets the best reds \u003cstrong\u003eage — sometimes for decades\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld World\u003c\/strong\u003e reds (France, Italy, Spain) tend to be earthier and more restrained; \u003cstrong\u003eNew World\u003c\/strong\u003e (Napa, Australia, Argentina) riper and more fruit-forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMost red wine is \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e; sweet reds are the exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-image-gallery\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/6079a25be118af298bea0225\/1722631652333-THDKDTB62LSHBHH5KBT0\/55%2B-magazine-fall-2024-2.jpg?format=2500w\" alt=\"Vibrant dark wine grapes maturing on the vine in a sunlit estate vineyard\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQwELAJZc38Df6ewy7qkSZ-1600-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Rich crimson red wine being poured elegantly into a crystal tasting glass\"\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eThe Major Grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGrape and place together set the style. \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep and firm — anchors Bordeaux's Left Bank and Napa; \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is its rounder, softer partner, leading on Bordeaux's Right Bank. \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is the light, elegant grape of Burgundy; \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e (Shiraz in Australia) the peppery one of the Rhône. Then \u003cstrong\u003eMalbec\u003c\/strong\u003e (Argentina), \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tuscany), \u003cstrong\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/strong\u003e (Rioja) and \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e (Barolo and Barbaresco), each the signature of its home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eWhat Collectors Chase\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe fine-wine heartland is a short list: Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Tuscany. That's where the most sought-after reds live — the First Growths and classed estates of Bordeaux, the Grand Cru wines of Burgundy, cult Cabernets from Napa, the Super Tuscans and the Barolo of Piedmont. With these, vintage and provenance carry as much weight as the label: the same wine can vary sharply from year to year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eThe Major Red Grapes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:6px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eLight-bodied\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElegant, red-fruited, silky — Burgundy is the benchmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGamay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight and fruity — Beaujolais\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eMedium-bodied\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry and herbs — Chianti and Brunello, Tuscany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSavoury and structured — Rioja and Ribera del Duero, Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound and soft — Bordeaux's Right Bank (Saint-Émilion, Pomerol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eFull-bodied\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm tannins, blackcurrant and cedar — Bordeaux and Napa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSyrah \/ Shiraz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark and peppery — the Rhône; Shiraz in Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalbec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlush and dark — Argentina (Mendoza); Cahors in France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Rose petals and tar,\" high tannin and acidity — Barolo, Barbaresco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrenache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm and red-fruited — the Rhône (often blended); Garnacha in Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAs the cellar grows we'll add focused collections — by region (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa) and by grape — beneath this page. For now, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-sellers\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe cellar's best sellers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe most sought-after reds sit in a few places: the First Growths of Bordeaux — Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Haut-Brion and Mouton Rothschild — the Grand Cru wines of Burgundy, cult Napa Cabernet, the Super Tuscans, and Barolo. With wine, vintage matters more than almost anything, and because it is fragile, a bottle's standing turns on provenance and storage: cellar temperature, fill level and the state of the cork, capsule and label. Classifications — Bordeaux's 1855 ranking, Burgundy's Grand and Premier Cru, Italy's DOCG — are the shorthand for pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow Red Wine Is Made\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDark grapes are harvested, then crushed and fermented \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e their skins — the step that separates red from white. As yeast turns sugar to alcohol, the skins release colour and tannin, and winemakers keep them in contact with the juice (punching down or pumping over the floating \"cap\") to build structure. The new wine is then pressed off the skins, usually aged in oak — which can add vanilla, spice and a softer texture — and bottled. From there, tannin and fruit slowly knit together, which is why the most structured reds can improve for years or decades in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured under controlled conditions, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships. For the details, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe provenance checks behind every bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003etemperature-controlled vault storage and concierge\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we source, store and ship\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a wine red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed wine gets its colour from fermenting the juice in contact with dark grape skins, which also draw out tannin and structure — the backbone that lets many reds age. White wine, by contrast, is usually fermented without the skins. Reds range from light and delicate, like Pinot Noir, to deep and full-bodied, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, depending on the grape, the region and how it's made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich red wines do collectors seek out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe classic collectible reds come from a handful of regions: the First Growths and top estates of Bordeaux, the Grand Cru wines of Burgundy, cult Cabernets from Napa Valley, the Super Tuscans and Barolo of Italy, and the great wines of the Rhône and Rioja. Vintage matters more than almost anything — the same wine can vary year to year — and because wine is fragile, provenance and proper storage are central to a bottle's standing. Specific producers and vintages vary, so check each listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/red-wine#collectionpage\",\n \"name\": \"Red Wine\",\n \"description\": \"Red wine made from dark-skinned grapes fermented in contact with the skins — from light Pinot Noir to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Nebbiolo, across Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône, Napa, Tuscany, Piedmont and Rioja.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/red-wine\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/red-wine#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Collections\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\" },\n { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Red Wine\" }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/red-wine#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What makes a wine red?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Red wine gets its colour from fermenting the juice in contact with dark grape skins, which also draw out tannin and structure — the backbone that lets many reds age. 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INTRO \u0026 LINEAGE --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild 2022\u003c\/span\u003e is the \"first among the firsts\" of the original 1855 Bordeaux Classification. This vintage represents a technical triumph under Chairperson Saskia de Rothschild, characterized by the earliest harvest start since 1893 and a record-shattering 17.5% press wine in the final blend. It is a profound expression of vine adaptation in Pauillac’s most storied terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 2022 DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage is defined by an extreme 94% Cabernet Sauvignon majority, matured in 100% new French oak, resulting in a wine of unprecedented precision and structural power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Adaptation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines benefited from the hot 2018-2021 cycle, allowing for a 13.6% ABV that remains perfectly balanced by Lafite’s signature cool acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple 100 Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Awarded perfect scores from James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Advocate, placing it in the elite tier of modern First Growths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress Wine Record:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inclusion of 17.5% press wine—the highest in estate history—provides a backbone of intensity comparable to the legendary 1986.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphite, tobacco, and pencil shavings. Initially reticent, it gradually unfolds with secondary notes of violets, cigar box, and orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-boned and symmetrical. Black currant and crushed stone entry transition into cool blue fruits, flint, and liquorice through the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and saline. A multi-minute persistence of mineralité that producers directly compare to the great 1986 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Peerage\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eLafite 2022 stands as the peak of the 2018-2022 \"Golden Cycle.\" Within Pauillac, its fine-boned tannic structure distinguishes it from the more muscular Latour and the exuberant Mouton Rothschild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #b3a38b; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Arguably the most complete Lafite produced in the 21st century.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremier Grand Cru Classé (1855)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% New French Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Lafite is a \"triple perfect\" vintage, a designation earned more often by Lafite than any other Pauillac First Growth. Given the historic nature of the press wine blend and the extreme Cabernet dominance, this bottle is a foundational asset for any blue-chip Bordeaux collection. Every bottle offered is verified for original label integrity and stored at ideal cellar temperature. Original Wood Cases (OWC) are prioritized for multi-bottle acquisitions. This is a mandatory target for those tracking the high-water marks of the Rothschild legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eBuilt for the cellar; optimal drinking begins from 2032 through 2070+. If enjoying early, a \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 hour decant\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to unlock the reticent tobacco and graphite layers. Serve at 60–64°F in a large Bordeaux glass. Pairs peerlessly with aged ribeye, roasted lamb, or truffle-driven preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 2022\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Lafite_2022.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Château Lafite Rothschild 2022: A perfect 100-pt First Growth Pauillac. Features graphite and cedar. A historic 94% Cabernet blend built for the global collector.\",\n \"brand\": {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"Château Lafite Rothschild\"\n },\n \"sku\": \"LAF-PAU-2022\",\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-2022\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"995.00\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\"\n },\n \"additionalProperty\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Vintage\",\n \"value\": \"2022\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Critic Score\",\n \"value\": \"100 Points (WA\/JS)\"\n }\n ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113669386274,"sku":null,"price":839.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/2022ChateauLafite-RothschildCarruadesdeLafite.jpg?v=1779836368"},{"product_id":"screaming-eagle-2023","title":"Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 — Oakville Napa Valley, Founding Cult California Cabernet","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Screaming Eagle Slate: #2f4f4f | Oakville Gold: #d4af37 | Founding Crimson: #722f37 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #722f37; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the elite Oakville bench microclimate *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2f4f4f 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #722f37; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE CULT FOUNDATION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eScreaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2023\u003c\/span\u003e is the founding California \"cult Cabernet\". First released in 1992 and establishing its legendary reputation overnight with a 99-point Parker score, it remains the consensus reference for the category. Under the ownership of Stan Kroenke since 2006 and the winemaking direction of Nick Gislason, the estate continues to produce an expression of unparalleled structural refinement and elegant weight from its favored corner of the Oakville bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE SCARCITY DISTINCTION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage is defined by substantial concentration integrated with the high acidity characteristic of this elite 57-acre estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Scarcity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual production is restricted to 600–1,200 cases, among the smallest volumes for major cult producers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlock-by-Block Precision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gislason utilizes multiple block passes during hand-harvesting to ensure optimal ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Employs native yeast fermentation and 60–75% new French oak barriques to achieve a refined structural character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity of Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, prioritizing structural elegance over heavy extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, black cherry, and integrated French oak. Developing layers of cedar, dark plum, and warm baking spice emerge alongside dark chocolate and crushed minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally immense. A front of dense black fruit transitions into mid-palate notes of espresso, polished oak, and developed mineral structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely long with a multi-minute hold. A signature closing of persistent dark fruit, tannin, and substantial mineral resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eScreaming Eagle typically occupies the highest secondary market tier among its cult peers, including Harlan Estate and Schrader Cellars. It distinguishes itself through a more refined, elegant house style compared to higher-extraction competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the California cult Cabernet category.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreaming Eagle Winery (Oakville, CA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOakville AVA, Napa Valley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (typically 100%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 – 1,200 Cases Annually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMailing-List-Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98 – 100 Points (Recent Vintage Average)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreaming Eagle remains the most consistently sought-after California wine globally. With mailing-list-only distribution, secondary market bottles trade at a significant premium to original pricing. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and stored at proper cellar temperatures. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability for the world’s most elite collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allow the mineral structure to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 90–120 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Bordeaux glass. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged steak, lamb, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it drinks well on release with decanting, it will reward 20–40+ years of proper cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Screaming Eagle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116733849634,"sku":null,"price":2499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/ScreamingEagle-CabernetSauvignon2023_EditwithAI.jpg?v=1779907049"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2023-bolgheri-super-tuscan-100-point-legend","title":"Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2023 | 100-Point \"1985 Parallel\" Vintage","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Renaissance of Bolgheri: A Perfect 100-Point Achievement\u003c\/b\u003e Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2023 is a liquid masterpiece that has redefined the standard for Italian excellence. In 2026, it is recognized as a wine that captures the rare trifecta of immediate joy, profound richness, and infinite complexity. Despite a challenging growing season, the estate’s reduction in yields ensured that only the most exceptional fruit reached the vats. The result is a wine of incredible textural tension and mystery. It is an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"511\"\u003eOPULENT\u003c\/b\u003e expression of coastal Tuscany that remains effortlessly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"575\"\u003eVELVETY\u003c\/b\u003e, standing as the definitive sovereign asset for any Premium Red Wine collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensory Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e An \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eOPULENT\u003c\/b\u003e and aromatic bouquet of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eDARK CHERRY\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003eWILD HERBS\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eIODINE\u003c\/b\u003e. As it breathes, sophisticated layers of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003eFRESH SAGE\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003eBLACKBERRY\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eCRUSHED STONE\u003c\/b\u003e emerge, providing a powerful yet crystalline entry that is uniquely \"Sassicaia.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Remarkably rich and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eVELVETY\u003c\/b\u003e. The entry is a concentrated wave of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eSALINE MINERALITY\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003ePLUM\u003c\/b\u003e, evolving into a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/b\u003e mid-palate of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eCASSIS\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eTHYME\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eREFINED GRAPHITE\u003c\/b\u003e. The 2023 vintage is notably powerful and precise with a surgical integration of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e A monumental and enduring finish. It remains exceptionally long and sapid, leaving a lingering trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003eFLORAL PURITY\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eSEA SALT\u003c\/b\u003e, and a final, sophisticated echo of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eIRON-RICH FRUIT\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInvestment Grade Note\u003c\/b\u003e For the Elite Collector, Sassicaia 2023 is a \"Triple-A\" foundational asset. With multiple perfect 100-point scores over the last decade, Tenuta San Guido has cemented its status as the First Growth of Italy. Verified for pristine label integrity and direct-from-estate provenance, this is the mandatory anchor for any collection focusing on the absolute apex of the Super Tuscan movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Guido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116815179810,"sku":null,"price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/tenuta-san-guido-bolgheri-front.jpg?v=1779913413"},{"product_id":"antinori-tignanello-2023","title":"Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2023 — Super Tuscan IGT, Sangiovese-Based","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Sangiovese Crimson: #8b0000 | Tuscan Terracotta: #bf4f51 | Antinori Gold: #c5a059 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #c5a059; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #8b0000; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #8b0000; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box: Gradient from Deep Crimson to Earthy Umber representing the \"Super Tuscan\" revolution *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3d0000 0%, #1a0d00 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #c5a059; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Terracotta\/Gold *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #bf4f51; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE SUPER TUSCAN GENESIS --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMarchesi Antinori Tignanello 2023\u003c\/span\u003e is the modern incarnation of the wine that revolutionized Italian viticulture. First produced in 1971, Tignanello was the founding \"Super Tuscan\"—the first Sangiovese-dominant red to be aged in French oak barriques and the first to incorporate Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This 2023 vintage, drawn from the 57-hectare estate vineyard at Tenuta Tignanello, continues the 26-generation legacy of the Antinori family, offering a chiseled structural balance of Mediterranean herb, dark fruit, and aristocratic acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE ARCHITECTURAL BLEND) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eTignanello represents the peak of Sangiovese-led complexity, utilizing a Bordeaux-influenced aging program to polish the rugged tannins of the Chianti Classico zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 80\/15\/5 Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high proportion of Sangiovese provides the electric acid backbone, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc add mid-palate weight and savory tobacco notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Oak Élevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured for 12–14 months in barriques (~50% new), a departure from traditional large Slavonian casks that allows for micro-oxygenation and a more integrated vanilla-spice profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Vintage Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Characterized by substantial concentration and retained acidity, the 2023 release shows exceptional fruit purity and a structural longevity that rivals the legendary 2016 and 2019 vintages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cherry, dark plum, and integrated oak. Developing layers of sandalwood, sweet tobacco, and dried Mediterranean herbs emerge alongside vanilla and baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally substantial. A front of black cherry and cassis transitions into a mid-palate of polished tannin, dark chocolate, and developed earthy minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent. A signature closing of dark fruit and structural tannin with the savory herb resonance characteristic of the Tignanello estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#c5a059;\"\u003eThe Collector Hierarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eTignanello is the essential \"Founding Father\" for any Italian cellar. While sitting at a more accessible price point than Sassicaia or Solaia, it remains the consensus reference point for the Super Tuscan category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #c5a059; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the Sangiovese-international bridge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarchesi Antinori (Florence, Italy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToscana IGT (Tenuta Tignanello Estate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–14 Months in French Oak Barriques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026–2045+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMarchesi Antinori Tignanello 2023 is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors. As the wine that birthed the IGT category, it maintains a unique level of secondary market resilience and global demand. The 2023 vintage is particularly notable for its \"classic\" proportions, balancing ripeness with the tension required for long-term cellaring. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and has been stored at constant cellar temperatures. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability for any global collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allow the sweet tobacco and sandalwood notes to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 60–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Bordeaux glass. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged Florentine steak, wild boar ragù, mushroom-based preparations, or aged Pecorino\u003c\/strong\u003e. While approachable on release, it will reward 10–25+ years of patient cellaring, typically entering its peak plateau after year seven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2023\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Antinori_Tignanello_2023.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Tignanello 2023: The founding Super Tuscan. A Sangiovese-dominant blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 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INTRO \u0026 THE HISTORIC COLLABORATION --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eOpus One 2021\u003c\/span\u003e is the definitive California \"first growth\"-style Bordeaux blend, representing the historic 1979 joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. As the first major collaboration between a Napa Valley producer and a Bordeaux First Growth, Opus One established the template for structural elegance and prestige in American wine. The 2021 vintage is chiseled from the famed Oakville bench, offering a balanced architecture that reflects one of the region's greatest recent growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE TERROIR DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe First Growth Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eOpus One is defined by its meticulous site selection and a vinification process that mirrors the standard of Château Mouton Rothschild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced primarily from the 84-hectare planting on the legendary Mondavi-To Kalon vineyard complex in Oakville.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2021 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool early season followed by warm late-summer conditions produced fruit of exceptional ripeness and mineral structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured for 18 months in 100% new French oak barriques from elite coopers such as Taransaud and Seguin Moreau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 expression has secured consistently high scores in the 95–99 point range across major critics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, black cherry, and dark plum. Developing layers of toasted oak, cedar, and baking spice emerge alongside warm earth and crushed minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally concentrated. A front of dense black fruit transitions into a mid-palate of polished oak, espresso, and integrated tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimely long. A signature closing of dark fruit and polished oak with a persistent tannic-and-mineral resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#d4af37;\"\u003eGlobal Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the Napa hierarchy, Opus One distinguishes itself from high-extraction \"cult\" Cabernets through its structural elegance. It sits alongside icons like Joseph Phelps Insignia and Dominus Estate as the founding reference for California Bordeaux blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the Napa-Bordeaux bridge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpus One Winery (Robert Mondavi-Rothschild JV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOakville Bench, Napa Valley, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVarieties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-dominant (approx. 75-85%), CF, ME, PV, MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eÉlevage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Months in 100% New French Oak Barriques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2027 – 2050+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 – 99 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOpus One remains one of the most consistently collected California wines globally, with allocation strictly controlled through licensed retailers and private lists. The 2021 vintage is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors building an elite Napa library. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and stored at optimal cellar temperatures. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allows the mineral structure to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 60–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Bordeaux glass to maximize aromatic depth. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged steak, lamb, beef short ribs, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it drinks beautifully upon release with decanting, it will reward 15–30+ years of careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Opus One 2021\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Opus_One_2021.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"The 2021 vintage of Opus One, a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley's Oakville Bench. 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INTRO \u0026 THE MOUEIX VISION --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eDominus Estate 2021\u003c\/span\u003e is the definitive synthesis of Napa Valley terroir and Bordelais soul. Produced by Christian Moueix—of the legendary Château La Fleur-Pétrus—from the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, this expression eschews typical Napa opulence in favor of structural precision and decadal longevity. The 2021 vintage, born from severe drought conditions, has already been cemented as a modern legend with a perfect 100-point critical consensus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 101-POINT DROUGHT CYCLE) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Napanook Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eCharacterized by small berries and immense concentration, the 2021 vintage captures the \"stony\" mineral core of Yountville’s gravelly soils, resulting in a wine of profound tannic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBordelais Sensibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moueix preserves a signature house style of measured ripeness and fine-grained tannin, distinct from the riper extraction of other Napa \"cult\" Cabernets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect 100-Point Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universally acclaimed as one of the greatest vintages in the estate’s 40-year history, comparable to the benchmark 2013 and 2018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimalist Vinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for 16–18 months in French oak with a judicious 40% new wood, then bottled unfiltered to maintain its raw graphite and cassis character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense cassis, blackberry, and pungent graphite. Secondary layers of pencil shavings, cedar, and violet develop with time, alongside tobacco and crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with monumental tannic structure. Crème de cassis and dark chocolate lead into a mid-palate of graphite and vibrant acidity that demands significant cellar age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long. A closing resonance of mineral, tobacco, and dark fruit that persists for several minutes—a hallmark of elite Napa Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Apex Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDominus sits at the global apex of Bordeaux-style production alongside Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle. It remains the purist's choice for collectors seeking Left Bank complexity within a Napa Valley context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A technical masterpiece that redefines the limits of Napa Valley structure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDominus Estate (Christian Moueix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYountville, Napa Valley, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-dominant (~85–95%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021 (Drought\/High-Concentration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~18 Months French Oak (30–40% New)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2030–2055+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDominus Estate 2021 is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors. Given the 100-point reception and the limited yields of the drought year, this vintage is expected to mirror the secondary market performance of the 1991 and 2013 benchmarks. Dominus is among the most age-worthy wines in the United States; the 2021 will reward those with the patience to cellar for 10 to 30+ years. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label and capsule integrity and is sourced directly from original wood cases (OWC) where available. Professional provenance documentation is provided upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis monumental Cabernet is strictly built for the cellar. If drinking before 2030, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003edecanting for 2–3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow the graphite and cassis notes to integrate. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e60–64°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large-format Bordeaux glass. This wine is a peerless partner for \u003cstrong\u003egrilled ribeye, roasted lamb, or truffle-based preparations\u003c\/strong\u003e, but its technical clarity is most rewarding when sipped as a contemplative investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Dominus Estate 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Dominus_2021.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Dominus Estate 2021: A 100-point Napa masterpiece by Christian Moueix. Bordeaux-style Cabernet from Napanook Vineyard. 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INTRO \u0026 PEDIGREE --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages 2022\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most powerful and concentrated expressions in the modern history of the Cazes family estate. Officially a Fifth Growth under the 1855 Classification, Lynch-Bages has long been hailed by critics as a \"Super Second\"—performing at a level of density and aging potential that mirrors the First Growths of Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 2022 POWERHOUSE) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Pauillac Powerhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage achieved structural numbers that indicate massive longevity, featuring a staggeringly high IPT of 95 and maturation in 75% new French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 66% Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend with a 3.71 pH, balancing concentration with vibrant acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Awarded 98–99 points by James Suckling and a near-perfect 98 from Jeb Dunnuck, comparing its structure to Mouton Rothschild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCazes Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvested between September 12 and 24, this vintage is a technical masterclass in managing Pauillac’s heatwave conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, blackberry, and pencil shavings. Graphite, cedar, and lead pencil develop with air, alongside hints of violet and pressed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and authoritative. Crème de cassis and chocolate cherry transition into a mid-palate of cast-iron, black truffle, and crushed rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and earthy. A persistent mineral backbone concludes with closing notes of cedar and cedarwood oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Super-Second Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eLynch-Bages 2022 sits in the absolute upper tier of the estate's history, alongside the legendary 2010 and 2019. It is the definitive choice for collectors seeking First Growth quality within the Pauillac vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #c1a35f; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural titan that demands a decade of patience to reveal its full glory.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac (Cazes Family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFifth Growth (1855 Cinquième Cru Classé)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3% CF, 3% PV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Months in 75% New French Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Lynch-Bages is a mandatory acquisition for Bordeaux collectors. Its performance in this vintage has bridged the gap between its Fifth Growth status and the elite Second Growths. Bottles offered here have been stored at perfect cellar temperature, with priority given to Original Wooden Cases (OWC) for multi-unit orders. Due to the high IPT and concentration, this is a vintage with 50-year aging potential. Provenance is guaranteed through our direct estate connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis is a wine built for the cellar. While approachable in youth with a \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 hour decant\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is best enjoyed from 2032 onward. Serve at 60–64°F in a large \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. It pairs peerlessly with rib of beef, roasted game, or mature hard cheeses like Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2022\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Lynch_Bages_2022.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Lynch-Bages 2022: A 98-99pt 'Super Second' Pauillac powerhouse. Dense cassis, graphite \u0026 truffle with 75% new oak. 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INTRO \u0026 THE HISTORIC LEGACY --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eRidge Monte Bello 2021\u003c\/span\u003e is a structural monument in California winemaking history. While its global reputation was forged during the 1976 \"Judgment of Paris,\" it was the 30-year retrospective in 2006—where the 1971 vintage took first place—that confirmed Monte Bello as the absolute reference for long-term aging superiority. Produced from high-elevation vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this 2021 expression is chiseled from limestone-influenced soils and directed by winemaker John Olney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE TERROIR DISTINCTION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Ridge Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eMonte Bello is defined by its divergence from the Napa Valley standard, utilizing extreme elevation and distinctive oak programs to achieve structural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Elevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from vineyards sitting at 1,300–2,600 feet, among the highest Cabernet sites in California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone Soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e The unique soil composition produces structural acidity and fine-grained tannin distinct from valley-floor Cabernets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Oak Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike most premium peers, Ridge utilizes primarily American oak barriques, imparting signature soft vanilla and dill complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Vinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follows a minimal-intervention approach with native yeast fermentation and no fining or filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cherry, cassis, and integrated oak. Developing layers of cedar, dark plum, and warm baking spice emerge alongside crushed mineral and developed earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with substantial textural elegance. A front of black fruit transitions into a mid-palate of polished oak, mineral, espresso, and vanilla\/dill complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely long. A signature closing of dark fruit and polished oak with a persistent mineral-and-tannin resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eCollector Context\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eMonte Bello is the consensus reference for high-elevation California Cabernet. It sits in the global canon alongside Joseph Phelps Insignia and Opus One but distinguishes itself through its unmatched 20–40+ year aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that out-aged the original Parisian competition and defined the Santa Cruz Mountains peak.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRidge Vineyards (Cupertino, CA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains AVA (Monte Bello Ridge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVineyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Estate (1,300–2,600 feet elevation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (~70–80%), Merlot, PV, CF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eÉlevage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative yeast; primarily American oak barriques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2028 – 2060+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 – 99 Points Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge Monte Bello is a high-conviction target for vertical collectors. Its historic \"Judgment of Paris\" pedigree and 100-point potential make it one of the few California wines with true multi-decade structural integrity. Every bottle offered here is stored at optimal cellar temperatures with verified label integrity. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allows the mineral structure to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 60–120 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged steak, lamb, beef short ribs, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it drinks beautifully upon release with decanting, it will reward 20–40+ years of careful bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116846342178,"sku":null,"price":329.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/Ridge-MonteBello2021-front.jpg?v=1779906764"},{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-unico-2016","title":"Bodegas Vega Sicilia Único 2016 — Ribera del Duero, Spain's Most Iconic Red Wine","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Ribera Crimson: #800020 | Old-Vine Gold: #d4af37 | Foudre Brown: #5d4037 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #800020; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the decade-plus maturation cycle *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #3a0d11 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #800020; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE HISTORIC ANCHOR --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBodegas Vega Sicilia Único 2016\u003c\/span\u003e is Spain's most iconic red wine, representing the chiseled peak of the Ribera del Duero. Founded in 1864, the estate utilizes Tinto Fino vines—some exceeding 100 years of age—to produce a wine of extraordinary concentration and longevity. The 2016 vintage arrived under ideal conditions, yielding a bottling that balances substantial power with structural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE EXTRAORDINARY AGING PROGRAM) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eÚnico is structurally distinct due to its extreme aging program, which remains unparalleled in the premium wine world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released only after a minimum of 10 years of aging—frequently extending to 15+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Vessel Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Processed through a deliberate cycle of American oak vats, large oak foudres, and both French and American oak barriques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built on a foundation of Tinto Fino (90–95%) with Cabernet Sauvignon, a Bordeaux variety planted at the estate since the 1860s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced only in superior vintages; lesser years are declassified into the Valbuena 5°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, dark plum, and deeply integrated oak. Developing layers of cedar, tobacco, leather, dark chocolate, and warm baking spice emerge alongside concentrated old-vine fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with extraordinary integration. A front of dried fruit and polished tannin transitions into mid-palate notes of leather, baking spice, and developed earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely long with multi-minute persistence. A signature closing of complex spice, leather, and lingering dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eÚnico sits at the summit of Spain's viticultural hierarchy, alongside Bordeaux First Growths and Burgundy Grands Crus. It serves as the consensus reference for Ribera del Duero and is heavily allocated through exclusive global lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the Spanish wine-aging legacy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBodegas Vega Sicilia (Álvarez Family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRibera del Duero DO, Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTinto Fino (90-95%) + Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10-15+ Years (Vat, Barrique, Bottle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2028 – 2070+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016 specific scores in 98–100 point range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVega Sicilia Único 2016 is a high-conviction target for elite collectors globally. Due to its extreme pre-release aging and historical significance, it remains a cornerstone for investment-grade cellars. Bottles offered here are stored at proper cellar temperatures with intact original packaging. Provenance documentation is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 90–120 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Bordeaux glass to allow the complex secondary aromatics to bloom. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged steak, roast lamb, Iberian ham, or aged Manchego\u003c\/strong\u003e. While drinkable on release, it will reward an additional 30–50+ years of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Vega Sicilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116849684514,"sku":null,"price":499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/BodegasVegaSicilia-Unico2016_Spain.webp?v=1779835618"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-2022-saint-estephe","title":"Château Montrose 2022 — Second Growth, Saint-Estèphe","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Montrose Maize Yellow: #E9B10E *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #E9B10E; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #2C3E50; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #E9B10E; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Deep Estuary Slate to Black Gradient *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1C262F 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #2C3E50; border-left: 4px solid #E9B10E; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #2C3E50; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Yellow to match capsule accents *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #C5A059; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 PEDIGREE --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eChâteau Montrose 2022\u003c\/span\u003e is a definitive titan of Saint-Estèphe, widely hailed by critics as a \"Super Second\" performing with First Growth precision. Under the Bouygues family’s stewardship, the estate has undergone a $55 million evolution, culminating in a 2022 release that captures the sheer power and iron-laced mineralité of the Gironde estuary’s most historic gravel terraces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 2022 PERFECTION) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Triumph\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage is one of the most decorated in Bordeaux history, earning 100-point scores from five major critics. It is described as a \"modern-day 1990\"—purer, more precise, and structurally immortal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstuary Microclimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Situated just 800 meters from the river, the 95-hectare contiguous parcel benefited from maritime temperature moderation during the 2022 heatwaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBouygues-Era Precision:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, matured for 18 months in 60% new French oak, emphasizing powdery, refined tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-Star Critical Sweep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect 100 scores from Wine Advocate, James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, blackberry, and crushed violets. Graphite, pencil lead, and burning embers develop with air—Montrose’s signature concentration without overt heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and authoritative. Crème de cassis and wild blueberry transition into a mid-palate of cast-iron, black truffle, and crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resonant and palate-staining. Persistent mineral notes and closing iron nuances carry a finish that exceeds 60 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Vintage Benchmark\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eMontrose 2022 sits at the apex of the Bouygues-era hierarchy, alongside the legendary 2010 and 2016. It is arguably the most complete wine of the vintage, distinguished by its elegantly muscular core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #C5A059; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the modern Saint-Estèphe ideal.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Montrose, Saint-Estèphe (Bouygues Family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond Growth (1855 Deuxième Cru Classé)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66% CS, 25% Merlot, 8% CF, 1% PV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Months in 60% New French Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Montrose is a \"blue chip\" acquisition for serious Bordeaux cellars. Its rare sweep of 100-point scores makes it a foundational asset for those tracking the high-water marks of the 21st century. Bottles offered here are stored at ideal cellar temperature, with priority given to Original Wooden Cases (OWC) for multi-unit orders. Given its structural density and Estuary provenance, this vintage carries a potential drinking window extending through 2065 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eDesigned for the long term; most critics suggest 10–12 years of bottle age before approaching. If enjoying early, a \u003cstrong\u003e3-hour decant\u003c\/strong\u003e is mandatory. Serve at 60–64°F in a large \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pairs peerlessly with grilled ribeye, roasted game, or aged hard cheeses like Mimolette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2022\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Montrose_2022.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Château Montrose 2022: A perfect 100-pt Saint-Estèphe titan. Features cassis, iron, and pencil lead. 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INTRO \u0026 THE PREMIUM NAPA EXPRESSION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eSilver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021\u003c\/span\u003e is the premium-tier expression of the Silver Oak portfolio, sourced from estate vineyards anchored in the celebrated Oakville AVA. While it maintains the family’s signature 100% American oak profile, the Napa Valley bottling provides additional weight and concentration relative to its Alexander Valley sibling. The 2021 vintage is chiseled by substantial concentration and exceptional acidity, marking it as a high-conviction target for long-term collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE NAPA-AMERICAN OAK BRIDGE) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Structural Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eSilver Oak Napa is defined by its divergence from the French-oak standard, utilizing 100% American oak to create a profile of unrivaled aromatic specificity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOakville Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily sourced from estate vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley, providing Napa-typical depth and weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary Cooperage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for 24 months in 100% American oak barriques from Silver Oak’s Missouri-based A.P. John Cooperage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Readiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Receives a total of nearly four years of combined oak and bottle aging at the winery prior to its release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse Signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers the defining aromatic trio of vanilla, dill, and cedar that has established the brand's global identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis and black cherry integrated with dominant American oak. Layers of vanilla, dill, cedar, and warm baking spice emerge alongside dark chocolate and soft earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with substantial textural depth. Cassis and black cherry lead into a mid-palate of dark chocolate, mineral structure, and developed tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. A signature closing of lingering dark fruit, vanilla, and the defining oak-and-spice resonance of Silver Oak Napa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d2b48c;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the portfolio, the Napa Valley expression sits as the senior tier above the Alexander Valley. Among premium Napa Cabernets, it remains a structural outlier due to its 100% American oak program, offering a unique profile compared to French-oak-aged peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d2b48c; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the Napa Valley-American oak intersection.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver Oak Cellars (Duncan Family Ownership)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNapa Valley (Oakville-anchored)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (Typically 100%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eÉlevage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Months 100% American Oak; 18-24 Months Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.5-15%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 – 2042+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Oak Napa Valley is a high-conviction acquisition for collectors seeking the senior expression of the Silver Oak house style. Its extensive pre-release aging ensures it arrives with significant structural resolution while maintaining the capacity for 15–25 years of additional cellaring. Every bottle offered here is stored at proper cellar temperatures with verified label integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allow the \"Oakville Bench\" concentration to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 60–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Bordeaux glass to maximize aromatic depth. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged steak, grilled red meat, mushroom dishes, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Oak Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45117243359266,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/2021_Silver_Oak_Napa_Valley_Cabernet_Sauvignon_front_c31338c9-3584-4eed-a21f-5f13eaeed1ad.jpg?v=1779907283"},{"product_id":"silver-oak-alexander-valley-2019","title":"Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 — Sonoma County, American Oak Aged","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Silver Oak Maroon: #722f37 | American Oak Tan: #d2b48c | Sonoma Evergreen: #2e5a27 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d2b48c; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #722f37; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d2b48c; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the unique 100% American Oak profile *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2e5a27 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d2b48c; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #722f37; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d2b48c; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE AMERICAN OAK HERITAGE --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eSilver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019\u003c\/span\u003e is a chiseled expression of one of California’s most iconic wine legacies. Founded in 1972, Silver Oak remains structurally distinctive for its unwavering commitment to 100% American oak aging—a stylistic signature that separates it from the French-oak-dominated field. Sourced from estate vineyards in the cooler reaches of Sonoma County, this 2019 vintage showcases the house's dedication to immediate drinkability and textural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE COOPERAGE DISTINCTION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Structural Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eSilver Oak is defined by a rigorous aging cycle and a proprietary approach to barrel production that ensures unparalleled consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary Cooperage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for 24 months in 100% American oak barriques produced at the winery's own A.P. John Cooperage in Missouri.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Release Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Receives an additional 18–24 months of bottle aging at the winery before release, totaling nearly four years of pre-release maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegional Comparison:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as a parallel bottling to the Napa Valley Cabernet to highlight the distinct terroir of Alexander Valley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 100% American oak program imparts defining notes of dill and vanilla that are synonymous with the Silver Oak name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cherry, dill, and vanilla-driven oak. Developing layers of cedar, dark plum, and warm baking spice emerge alongside cocoa and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally deep. A front of black cherry and dark plum transitions into a mid-palate of vanilla, dill, cedar, and developed cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent. A signature closing of lingering dark fruit, vanilla, and characteristic American oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d2b48c;\"\u003eStrategic Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the premium California landscape, Silver Oak sits in a class of its own due to its unique oak program. It serves as the benchmark for American-oak-aged Cabernet, distinguishing itself through its polished structure and immediate accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d2b48c; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the American oak house style.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cstrong\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Months in 100% American Oak; 18-24 Months Bottle Aging\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~14.5%\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 – 2040+\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver Oak Cellars (Duncan Family Ownership)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlexander Valley AVA, Sonoma County\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (Typically 100% or near-100%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Oak Alexander Valley is a high-conviction acquisition for collectors seeking immediate drinkability and historical pedigree. Unlike most high-tier Cabernets, this wine is meticulously bottle-aged by the producer, ensuring it is ready for the table upon release. Every bottle offered here is stored at proper cellar temperatures with verified label integrity. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allows the \"American Oak\" complexity to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 30–60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Bordeaux glass to maximize aromatic depth. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged steak, grilled red meat, mushroom dishes, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for immediate enjoyment on release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Oak Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45133100482594,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/SonomaBottle-SilverOak_CabernetSauvignon_AlexanderValley_2019-front.jpg?v=1779907193"},{"product_id":"duckhorn-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","title":"Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Duckhorn Forest Green: #1b3022 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #333; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Forest Green to Black Gradient representing the Multi-AVA Blend *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1b3022 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Gold *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #b59a5d; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 HERITAGE --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eDuckhorn Vineyards 2022 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e is a technical masterclass in appellation blending. Founded in 1976, Duckhorn has spent nearly five decades mapping the diverse microclimates of Napa Valley. This 2022 release leverages fruit from the valley's most prestigious sub-AVAs to create a wine that captures the concentrated, \"solar\" character of the vintage while maintaining the estate’s signature structural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE MULTI-AVA STRATEGY) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Multi-AVA Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy sourcing fruit from both the rugged mountain elevations of Howell Mountain and Atlas Peak and the alluvial fans of Rutherford and St. Helena, Duckhorn achieves a balance of power and plushness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Concentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The warm 2022 season produced small, thick-skinned berries, resulting in deep color extraction and substantial tannic structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBordelais Complexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e While Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant (~80–90%), the blend is rounded out with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot for aromatic lift and mid-palate weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJudicious Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured for 16 months in French oak (50% new), providing a structural framework of cedar and vanilla without obscuring the dark fruit core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cherry, cassis, and dark plum lead. Secondary layers of cedar, vanilla, and graphite develop alongside dark chocolate, mocha, and dried herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and authoritative. Front-palate blackberry and crème de cassis transition into a mid-palate of cocoa, espresso, and tobacco anchored by fine-grained tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. A closing of lingering oak and dark fruit with a sophisticated tobacco-and-cocoa note characteristic of elite Napa Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Napa Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDuckhorn remains a primary benchmark for Napa Valley appellation blends. In comparisons with Cakebread or Caymus, Duckhorn typically offers a more structured, \"Old World\" inspired frame that favors food pairing and cellaring over immediate sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #b59a5d; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The technical successor to Duckhorn’s legacy of Napa Valley mapping.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuckhorn Vineyards, St. Helena, CA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNapa Valley (Multi-AVA Blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-dominant (~80–90%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022 (Warm\/Concentrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVinification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Months French Oak (50% New)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026–2038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Duckhorn Napa Cabernet is a foundational asset for any California wine collection. While the winery is world-famous for its Three Palms Merlot, this appellation Cabernet is the estate’s workhorse of quality, consistently outperforming its price point in warm vintages. Its multi-AVA sourcing provides a \"safety net\" of complexity, making it more resilient to vintage variability than single-vineyard bottlings. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label and capsule integrity and has been stored in a temperature-controlled environment since release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo allow the tannins and graphite notes to fully integrate, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003edecanting for 30–60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e before serving. The ideal temperature is \u003cstrong\u003e60–64°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Bordeaux glass. This is the ultimate partner for \u003cstrong\u003egrilled ribeye, lamb chops, or mushroom risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it has the structural acid to pair beautifully with aged hard cheeses like Comté or Cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Duckhorn Vineyards 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Duckhorn_Napa_Cab_2022.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Duckhorn 2022 Napa Cabernet: A concentrated multi-AVA blend of cassis, black cherry \u0026 cedar. Aged 16 months in French oak. 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INTRO \u0026 THE HOBBS LEGACY --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ePaul Hobbs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022\u003c\/span\u003e is the chiseled entry-tier bottling from one of California’s most accomplished winemakers. Founded in 1991 after Hobbs' formative tenures at Opus One and Simi, the estate is defined by a house style that prioritizes structural elegance and acid retention. This multi-AVA composition serves as a sophisticated study in Napa Valley terroir, blending fruit from the region's most prized appellations into a singular, cohesive expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE MULTI-AVA DISTINCTION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage is defined by substantial concentration and a structural complexity derived from its diverse vineyard sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-AVA Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from elite vineyard sites across Howell Mountain, Oakville, Stags Leap District, and Atlas Peak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHobbs Vinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested fruit undergo native yeast fermentation when possible, aged for 16–20 months in French oak barriques (50–75% new).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcid-Driven Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focuses on acid lift and polished structure rather than the heavy extraction typical of \"cult\" Napa Cabernets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Intervention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled with minimal fining and filtration to preserve the integrity of the 2022 fruit profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, dark cherry, and integrated oak. Developing layers of cedar, vanilla, and warm baking spice emerge alongside dark chocolate and crushed minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with substantial textural depth. A front of dense black fruit transitions into a mid-palate of espresso, polished oak, and developed mineral structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long. A signature closing of lingering dark fruit and polished oak with a persistent tannin-and-mineral resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eGlobal Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the Hobbs portfolio, this bottling serves as the sophisticated gateway to his Single Vineyard designates. Hobbs' global consulting work for icons like Catena Zapata informs a house style that sits alongside Shafer and Cliff Lede as a benchmark of balanced power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of Napa Valley multi-AVA blending.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaul Hobbs Winery (Sebastopol, CA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNapa Valley (Howell Mtn, Oakville, Stags Leap, Atlas Peak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (dominant) with Bordeaux complementary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 – 2045+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92–95 Points (Recent Vintage Average)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paul Hobbs Napa Cabernet is a high-conviction acquisition for collectors seeking structural elegance over raw extraction. While it serves as the entry-tier to the portfolio, its provenance and Hobbs' consulting reputation ensure it remains a cornerstone for serious Napa libraries. Every bottle offered here is stored at optimal cellar temperatures with verified label integrity. Provenance is strictly authenticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound textural depth and allow the acid lift to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 60–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Bordeaux glass to maximize aromatic complexity. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged steak, lamb, grilled red meat, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rewards 15–25+ years of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midnight Whiskey ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45133107527714,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/PaulHobbs-NapaValleyCabernetSauvignon2022.jpg?v=1779905566"},{"product_id":"quintessa-2021","title":"Quintessa 2021 — Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend, Rutherford, Single Estate","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Rutherford Dust: #8d755b | Carmenère Crimson: #8b0000 | Hillside Emerald: #2e5a27 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #8d755b; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the biodynamic hillside composition *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2e5a27 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #8d755b; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE LEGACY OF THE FIVE HILLS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eQuintessa 2021\u003c\/span\u003e is a chiseled single-estate Bordeaux blend from one of Rutherford's most prestigious biodynamic properties. Founded in 1990 by legendary Chilean winemaker Agustin Huneeus, the estate is named for the five hills that define its unique 280-acre topography. This expression is a structural study in hillside complexity, merging traditional Napa Cabernet with the silken heritage of Carmenère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE BIODYNAMIC DISTINCTION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Estate Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eQuintessa is defined by its commitment to a single-wine-per-vintage focus, drawn from a diverse mosaic of estate vineyard parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamic Stewardship:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the larger biodynamic estates in Napa Valley, focusing on ecosystem balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChilean Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inclusion of Carmenère, a varietal Huneeus brought from his Chilean roots, adds a structural layer of spice and complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHillside Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The multi-parcel composition allow the winemaking team to pick the best-performing sites for the annual blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2021 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A year defined by substantial concentration integrated with exceptional retained acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cherry, cassis, and integrated oak. Layers of cedar, dark plum, and warm baking spice emerge alongside dark chocolate and floral minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally concentrated. A front of dense black fruit and cassis transitions into a mid-palate of polished oak, dark chocolate, and developed earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long. A signature closing of lingering dark fruit and polished oak with a persistent tannin-and-mineral resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eAmong Napa single-estate blends, Quintessa is a direct stylistic peer to Dominus and Joseph Phelps Insignia. It distinguishes itself through its biodynamic pedigree and a structural elegance that avoids the over-extraction of modern \"cult\" Cabernets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of single-estate hillside blending.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuintessa (Huneeus Vintners, Rutherford, CA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFarming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstate-Grown \u0026amp; Biodynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (Dom.), Merlot, CF, PV, Carmenère\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eÉlevage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-24 Months in French Oak Barriques (60-70% New)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94–99 Points (Recent Vintage Average)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuintessa is a high-conviction target for collectors of single-estate Napa icons. Its deliberate focus on only one wine per vintage ensures that all top-tier estate fruit is utilized for this bottling. Every bottle offered here is stored at optimal cellar temperatures with verified label integrity. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allows the mineral structure to bloom, enjoy this wine \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for 60–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e62–66°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edry-aged steak, lamb, beef short ribs, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it drinks well on release, it will reward 15–25+ years of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintessa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45133248200738,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/Quintessa-2021-front.jpg?v=1779906703"},{"product_id":"hundred-acre-ark-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"Hundred Acre \"Ark Vineyard\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 — Napa Valley, Single Vineyard","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Ark Gold: #d4af37 | Label Cream: #f9f7f0 | Obsidian Black: #1a1a1a *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #333; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Deep Obsidian to Black Gradient representing the heavy-set bottle and dark extraction *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Cream\/Gold *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a68d7a; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE CULT OF WOODBRIDGE --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHundred Acre \"The Ark Vineyard\" 2021\u003c\/span\u003e is a monumental expression of Napa Valley viticulture. Founded by Jayson Woodbridge in 2000, Hundred Acre has ascended to the absolute peak of the American cult wine pantheon. The Ark Vineyard, a hand-farmed, biodynamic site, serves as a masterclass in extreme extraction and obsessive farming. Every vine and cluster is scrutinized with multiple passes to ensure only the most concentrated fruit reaches the cellar, resulting in a wine of unparalleled density and structural power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE EXTRACTION DISTINCTION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWoodbridge’s vinification follows a \"no compromise\" philosophy: native yeast, open-top fermentation, and no fining or filtration to preserve the wine's massive primary fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% New French Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured in pristine barriques to integrate polished tannins into the wine's substantial black fruit framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ark Terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single-vineyard designate that yields a more overtly fruit-forward and mineral-driven profile compared to the opulent Kayli Morgan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2021:\u003c\/strong\u003e A year defined by concentration and retained acidity, providing the necessary \"lift\" to balance Hundred Acre’s signature high-extraction house style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cherry, cassis, and dark chocolate. Developing layers of toasted oak and vanilla emerge alongside espresso, dark plum, and crushed mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally immense. A front of dense black fruit and cassis transitions into a mid-palate of espresso bean, dark chocolate, and integrated, velvety tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long and resonant. A signature closing of lingering dark fruit and polished oak with the structural persistence characteristic of a potential 100-point wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #a68d7a;\"\u003eThe Napa Summit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eHundred Acre sits alongside Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate at the apex of Napa prestige. It distinguishes itself by offering a more voluptuous, extracted style that pushes the boundaries of Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a68d7a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute limits of concentration in Cabernet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHundred Acre (Jayson Woodbridge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNapa Valley, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVineyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Ark (Single-Vineyard \/ Biodynamic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% New French Oak Barriques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundred Acre is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite cellar collections. Distribution is strictly mailing-list-only with wait times spanning years, making retail availability virtually nonexistent. The Ark Vineyard is historically a consistent 100-point candidate across major critics. Every bottle offered here is stored in a temperature-controlled vault and includes the original wooden presentation case. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for investment-grade Napa Valley wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the massive concentration and allow the espresso and cassis notes to fully bloom, \u003cstrong\u003edecant for 60–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e before serving. 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(max-width:768px){\n .mw-master-container .mw-wrap{ padding:0 24px; }\n .mw-master-container .mw-points{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n .mw-master-container .mw-point:nth-child(even){ padding:28px 0; border-left:none; }\n .mw-master-container .mw-point{ padding:28px 0; }\n .mw-master-container .mw-pair{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-hero\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-topbar\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eNapa Valley · Oakville Red\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-masthead\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-kicker\"\u003eOpus One · Napa Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-title\"\u003eOpus One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-op\"\u003e2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-subline\"\u003eAn Oakville Bordeaux blend · Mondavi \u0026amp; Rothschild · 14.0% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stats\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e14.0\u003csmall\u003e%\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eABV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e80\u003csmall\u003e%\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eCabernet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eVarieties\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e18\u003csmall\u003emo\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-lede\"\u003eOpus One 2022 is the Napa Valley red from the joint venture founded by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild — a single Bordeaux-style blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 0.5% Malbec, grown on the estate's Oakville vineyards, aged about 18 months in French oak, and bottled at 14.0% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 01\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-points\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Napa Valley wine born of a 1978 partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild, whose signatures still sign every label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne wine, made once a year: a single estate blend rather than a range, the founding idea Opus One has never departed from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is a five-variety blend led by 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, filled out with Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and a trace of Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown entirely on the estate's four parcels in the Oakville district of Napa Valley, including holdings within the celebrated To Kalon Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e05\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA warm vintage: the team picked early and quickly around an early-September heat spike, chasing freshness over ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e06\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAged roughly 18 months in French oak and bottled at 14.0% ABV — restrained in alcohol for the region, and built to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 02\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTwo Worlds, One Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eBordeaux discipline, Napa fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-pull\"\u003eIn 1978 a Napa pioneer and a Bordeaux baron agreed to make a single wine together. \u003cspan\u003eThe idea was to judge Napa fruit by Bordeaux's own standards — and to prove it could stand alongside the classed growths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-duo\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pcard\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pcard-k\"\u003eNapa\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRobert Mondavi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pcard-r\"\u003eNapa Valley pioneer\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBrought the Oakville fruit and the conviction that California could make a wine to be measured against the best of the Old World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pcard\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pcard-k\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eBaron Philippe de Rothschild\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pcard-r\"\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBrought the Bordeaux blending tradition and the discipline of the First Growth, applied to a new terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-note\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne deliberate wine \u003c\/b\u003eThe partners chose to release a single wine rather than a portfolio, naming it Opus One for a first work. The first vintage was 1979; the wine debuted in 1984, and set a marker for what Napa Valley could achieve. Each vintage since has been a single blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties, adjusted to the year.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 03\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe 2022 Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eFive varieties, one wine\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eEach Opus One is assembled anew from the five classic Bordeaux grapes, in proportions the vintage dictates. The 2022 leans hard on Cabernet Sauvignon, with the supporting varieties tuning structure and lift:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pairs\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-note\"\u003e80% · Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-city\"\u003eThe backbone — the cassis, structure, and depth the wine is built around.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-note\"\u003e8% · Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-city\"\u003eColour, spice, and firm tannin, the darkening frame around the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-note\"\u003e6.5% · Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-city\"\u003ePerfume and a leafy, floral lift over the Cabernet core.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-note\"\u003e5% · Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-city\"\u003eFlesh and roundness, softening the mid-palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-note\"\u003e0.5% · Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-pair-city\"\u003eA trace for colour and a dark-fruit note at the edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-note\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOn the numbers \u003c\/b\u003eAn early barrel-sample tasted in 2024 was reported at a higher Cabernet share (around 86%). The blend above is the final bottled composition, and it is the one carried across the wine's release coverage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 04\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Oakville Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eFour parcels, one heart\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-casks\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eTo Kalon\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eThe renowned core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTwo of the estate's parcels — about 100 acres — sit within the To Kalon Vineyard, among the most celebrated Cabernet ground in Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask mw-cask-2\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eBallestra \u0026amp; River\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eAround the winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTwo further parcels, about 70 acres combined, wrap the winery itself in the western Oakville AVA — the four together are the estate's entire fruit source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eThe 2022 fruit was hand-harvested and picked fast when the heat came, moving from vineyard to cellar quickly to hold freshness — the estate's blend of traditional handwork and modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 05\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Tasting Arc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eOpus One's notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-acts speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eBlueberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eCassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eDried rose petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eOlive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eCigar box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eGraphite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe estate's own notes lead with dark berry and floral lift, shaded by savoury olive, cedar, and a mineral graphite edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act mw-act-2\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eBlack fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eVelvety tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003ePlush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMedium- to full-bodied and polished, layered with blackberry and cassis over fine, velvety tannin and a savoury thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act mw-act-3\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eIII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eLong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eMineral lift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-chip\"\u003eFine-grained\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt closes long and lifted, the tannins fine-grained and the fruit trailing into a mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-note\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical reception \u003c\/b\u003eThe 2022 drew strong professional reviews on release — among them 95 points from Wine Advocate, 96 from James Suckling, and 97 from Decanter. Scores are others' opinions, carried here for context and kept out of the product's structured data.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-serve\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRecommended serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eServe at cool room temperature, around 16-18°C, in a large Bordeaux glass. A young bottle rewards an hour's decant; the wine is approachable now but built for the cellar. It answers red meat, hard cheese, and mushroom classically — a ribeye is the obvious match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 06\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eThe collector's picture\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-prov\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade by Michael Silacci\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWinemaker Michael Silacci has guided Opus One for a quarter-century, marking his 25th harvest with the estate in 2025 — the hand behind the 2022's balance of ripeness and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-swatch\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA single wine, once a year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThere is one Opus One each vintage and no second selection at this level; the 2022 stands on its own, blended for the year and not to be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-yr\"\u003e1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe lineage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOpus One has released a single Oakville blend every vintage since its 1979 debut wine, produced by Opus One Winery in Oakville, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eThe 2022 has commonly listed around $450 at release; approachable young and built to develop, it is tracked by collectors as one of Napa's benchmark Cabernet blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-il\"\u003eCollector index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-ir\"\u003eOpus One · 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdl class=\"mw-index-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eVintage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2022 — Napa Valley (Oakville)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eBlend\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80% Cab Sauvignon, five varieties\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eABV\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e14.0%\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eAgeing\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e~18 months in French oak\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMichael Silacci\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eDrink\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNow, developing to roughly 2044-2050\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003c\/dl\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-hublink\"\u003eIt joins \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/fine-wine\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Napa Valley reds on the Midnight Whiskey shelf\u003c\/a\u003e as a Napa Valley icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-ghost\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOakville\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 07\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-box\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpus One 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNapa Valley Red Wine (Bordeaux blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.0% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 0.5% Malbec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOakville, Napa Valley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 months in French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpus One Winery, Oakville, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-foot\"\u003eThe estate does not publish a fixed new-oak percentage per vintage; ageing is roughly 18 months in French oak barrels, in the Bordeaux manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 08\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecords \u0026amp; Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpus One is produced by Opus One Winery in the Oakville district of Napa Valley, California, the joint venture founded in 1978 by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The 2022 vintage was made by winemaker Michael Silacci from hand-harvested fruit across the estate's four Oakville parcels, including holdings within To Kalon. Facing an early-September heat spike, the team picked early and quickly to preserve freshness. The wine is a single blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 0.5% Malbec, aged about 18 months in French oak and bottled at 14.0% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat is the blend of Opus One 2022?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpus One 2022 is a five-variety Bordeaux blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 0.5% Malbec. Like every Opus One vintage it is a single wine, blended anew each year from the estate's Oakville fruit, and bottled at 14% ABV. An early barrel-sample blend reported a higher Cabernet share; the figures here are the final bottled composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWho makes Opus One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpus One was founded in 1978 as a joint venture between Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild, whose signatures appear on every label. The 2022 vintage was made by winemaker Michael Silacci, who marked his 25th harvest with the estate in 2025, from four estate parcels in the Oakville district of Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhen should you drink Opus One 2022?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpus One 2022 is already approachable on release, and professional critics give it a drinking window running to roughly 2044 to 2050. Decanting an hour ahead helps a young bottle open; a large Bordeaux glass suits it. It is built to reward cellaring, so bottles held in good conditions should develop for a decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-signoff\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-signoff-row\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eOpus One · 2022 · Oakville\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/opus-one-2022#product\",\n \"name\": \"Opus One 2022\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/opus-one-2022\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/opus-one-2022\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/opus-one-2022.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Opus One 2022 is the Napa Valley red from the joint venture of Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild: a single Oakville Bordeaux blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 0.5% Malbec, aged about 18 months in French oak and bottled at 14.0% ABV. 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Nicasia Vineyards · Mendoza · French Oak Maturation\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\" style=\"margin-top:56px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stats\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e100\u003csmall\u003e%\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e1922\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eAngélica Planted\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e1,095\u003csmall\u003em\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eNicasia Altitude\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e15–18\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eMonths French Oak\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eUngrafted\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eMassale Selection\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-lede\"\u003eMalbec Argentino is Catena Zapata’s argument that Argentine Malbec belongs among the great wines of the world, and it is made only from \u003cstrong\u003epre-phylloxera massale selections\u003c\/strong\u003e in the family’s Angélica and Nicasia vineyards. The 2022 draws on old vines in Lunlunta’s Angélica — planted in the early 1920s — blended with cooler-site fruit from Nicasia in Altamira, then raised \u003cstrong\u003e15 to 18 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. The engraved label tells the grape’s own history in four female figures, from Eleanor of Aquitaine to Madame Phylloxera: birth in France, death there, and rebirth in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 01: THE ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 01\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-points\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-phylloxera massale selections only\u003c\/strong\u003e — fruit sourced exclusively from ungrafted vine material in the family’s Angélica and Nicasia vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngélica, in Lunlunta\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents the historic foundation: vines planted between 1922 and 1924 in Mendoza’s traditional Primera Zona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicasia, in Altamira\u003c\/strong\u003e, provides the cooler Uco Valley profile at roughly 1,095 metres elevation, balancing warm-site depth with natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinified with an extended \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration under 10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and 10–30% whole cluster, followed by multi-week fermentation and skin contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e05\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised \u003cstrong\u003e15 to 18 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e barrels (1st, 2nd, and 3rd use) to ensure wood complements rather than dominates the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e06\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead winemaker Alejandro Vigil called 2022 the best harvest year he has lived through in Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 02: ICONOGRAPHY \u0026 VINE HERITAGE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 02\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eLabel Iconography \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eFour Female Allegories\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-casks\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eThe Birth of Malbec\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eEleanor of Aquitaine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRepresents the origin of Malbec in Southwest France, standing at the bridge in Cahors where the variety first earned its reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eThe Crossing\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eThe Immigrant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSymbolises the 19th-century journey across the Atlantic, carrying un-grafted French vine cuttings safely to the New World before phylloxera struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eThe European Death\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eMadame Phylloxera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePersonifies the 19th-century blight that devastated European vineyards, sealing the fate of traditional French Malbec stock in its homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eThe New World Rebirth\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eAdrianna Catena\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRepresents the house of Catena Zapata, standing for rebirth, high-altitude Andean terroir, and the modern renaissance of world-class Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 03: SENSORY \u0026 STRATEGIC POSITION (DARK) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 03\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eSensory Profile \u0026amp; Strategy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eHigh-Altitude Terroir\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-acts speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eI\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCatena Zapata publishes no fixed tasting note for this wine: the blend is built to express two vineyards and a vintage rather than a house formula. What the winemaking predicts is structure — long cold maceration for aromatics, weeks of skin contact for tannin, and oak chosen across three fill levels so wood supports rather than announces itself. \u003cstrong\u003eCritic scores are deliberately absent from this page\u003c\/strong\u003e, in schema and in prose alike; they attach to a specific vintage and a specific taster, and Midnight Whiskey does not trade on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eII\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFlagship reds earn their place by being unrepeatable, and this one is tied to vine material that no longer exists in its birthplace. It stands with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/joseph-phelps-insignia-2019\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Napa flagship red in the vault\u003c\/a\u003e, within \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/wine\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe wine held at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- FEATURED FULL-SIZE IMAGE GALLERY GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-img-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/catena-zapata-malbec-argentino-2022-750ml-642693_1080x_a08ad0d6-e702-48b4-aaca-416a8bf24168.webp?v=1785886830\u0026amp;width=1800\" alt=\"Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2022 Bottle\" class=\"mw-img-hero-full\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 04: PRESENTATION \u0026 PROVENANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 04\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note \u0026amp; Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eVault Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-prov\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOld-Vine Genetic Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe house line is that no matter the vintage, this wine is more than a hundred years old — a claim about vine material: the Angélica plantings date to the early 1920s and descend directly from pre-phylloxera French cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Altitude Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBlending Lunlunta's historical warmth with Altamira's high-altitude cool nights creates natural acidity and aging potential built for decades in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eVintage-bound specifications — exact blend proportions, alcohol, and vineyard conditions — belong to this 2022 bottling alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-il\"\u003eCollector Index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-ir\"\u003e2022 VINTAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdl class=\"mw-index-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eWine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eMalbec Argentino\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eProducer\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eBodega Catena Zapata\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eVintage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003e2022\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eAppellation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eMendoza, Argentina\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eVineyards\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eAngélica (Lunlunta) \u0026amp; Nicasia (Altamira)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eAlejandro Vigil\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003c\/dl\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-hublink\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/wine\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete wine selection in Midnight Whiskey's vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 05: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DARK) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 05\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-box\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eWINE\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMalbec Argentino, Catena Zapata\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eVARIETAL COMPOSITION\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMalbec — pre-phylloxera massale selections only\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAPPELLATION\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMendoza, Argentina — Angélica Vineyard (Lunlunta) and Nicasia Vineyard (Altamira)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eVINE AGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAngélica planted between 1922 and 1924\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eALTITUDE\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNicasia at approximately 1,095 m (3,593 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCold maceration 2–10 days below 10°C with 10–30% whole cluster; fermentation 17–28 days; total maceration 25–38 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOAK REGIME\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e15 to 18 months in French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCOOPERAGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFrench oak barrels of first, second and third use\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eHEAD WINEMAKER\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAlejandro Vigil\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCRITIC SCORES\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot carried.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scores attach to a vintage and a taster; they appear nowhere on this page or in its structured data\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e750 mL†\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--mw-dmuted); margin-top:10px;\"\u003e† Format confirmed against each individual SKU stocked at fulfilment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 06: RECORDS \u0026 ASSURANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 06\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecords \u0026amp; Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMalbec Argentino is made exclusively from pre-phylloxera massale selections in two Catena Zapata family vineyards. Angélica sits in Lunlunta, in Mendoza’s traditional Primera Zona, planted between 1922 and 1924; Nicasia lies south in Altamira, in the Uco Valley, at around 1,095 metres. Laura Catena has explained the blend as more than a stylistic choice: because Angélica is the warmer site and Nicasia carries the same plant material in a cooler one, blending the two contributes natural acidity and cool-climate texture, offering a way of preserving old-vine character under a warming climate. The fruit undergoes an extended cold maceration of between two and ten days below 10°C with 10 to 30 per cent whole cluster, fermenting for roughly 17 to 28 days, with total maceration running approximately 25 to 38 days. The wine is then raised for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels of first, second and third use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat does pre-phylloxera mean on this label?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt refers to the vine material rather than the wine's age. Malbec Argentino is made only from massale selections descended from Malbec as it existed in France before phylloxera devastated the vineyards there in the nineteenth century. 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font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--mw-glow); font-weight:normal; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border-color:var(--mw-glow); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'\\2212'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--mw-body); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-q{ font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:bold; color:var(--mw-ink); margin-top:16px; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content .mw-q:first-child{ margin-top:0; }\n\n.mw-master-container .mw-signoff{ margin-top:80px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-signoff .mw-rule{ margin-top:0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-signoff-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-top:20px; }\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n .mw-master-container .mw-wrap{ padding:0 24px; }\n .mw-master-container .mw-points{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n .mw-master-container .mw-dark-band .mw-table-box{ padding:20px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- HERO SECTION (DARK) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-hero\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-topbar\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eGrand Cru Red Burgundy · Vosne-Romanée Allocation\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-masthead\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-kicker\"\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-title\"\u003eRomanée-Saint-Vivant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-city-title\"\u003eMarey-Monge · 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-subline\"\u003eGrand Cru · Pinot Noir · Estate Bottled · Outturn: 23,699 Bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\" style=\"margin-top:56px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stats\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e23,699\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eTotal Outturn\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e750\u003csmall\u003e mL\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eMarey-Monge\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eParcel Designation\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eVosne-Romanée\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eAppellation Origin\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-lede\"\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant 2022 is a Grand Cru red Burgundy from the Marey-Monge parcel in Vosne-Romanée, made from 100% Pinot Noir and estate-bottled at the domaine. The label records \u003cstrong\u003e23,699 bottles harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 2022 vintage, and every bottle carries its own unique individual number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 01: THE ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 01\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-points\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru fruit from Romanée-Saint-Vivant, the climat at the foot of the slope below Richebourg and Romanée-Conti, where Domaine de la Romanée-Conti farms the largest holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarey-Monge is a parcel name with a paper trail: the family bought the whole vineyard in 1791, leased their last parcel to the domaine in 1966, and sold it in 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e23,699 bottles harvested in 2022 — printed on the label itself, not estimated from a trade sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstate-bottled, with \u003cem\u003eMise en bouteille au domaine\u003c\/em\u003e and the two co-gérants' signatures on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e05\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e2022 followed the frost-cut 2021 with a warm, generous season across Burgundy — a large crop by the domaine's standards, not a short one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e06\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividually numbered label carrying the estate's official récoltant capsule and verified Vosne-Romanée provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 02: BRAND \u0026 DISTILLERY HERITAGE (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 02\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eDomaine \u0026amp; Climat Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eVosne-Romanée Grand Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eRomanée-Saint-Vivant is a red-wine Grand Cru appellation in Vosne-Romanée, promoted in 1936, with Pinot Noir as its sole grape variety. The vineyard sits at the base of the slope below Richebourg and Romanée-Conti, on deeper clay-heavy soil over the same limestone bedrock. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti farms approximately 5.28 of the climat's 9.44 hectares — the single largest holding in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 03: CRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026 CASK MATURATION (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 03\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eMarey-Monge Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-casks\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eClimat Soil Structure\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eLimestone \u0026amp; Clay Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGrown on deep, clay-heavy topsoil resting over Bajocian limestone, providing floral elegance and delicate aromatic nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eOak Maturation\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003e100% New French Oak Casks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMatured entirely in custom new French oak barrels sourced from selected forests prior to unrefined estate bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eHistorical Provenance\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eThe Marey-Monge Parcel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNamed after the Marey-Monge family who acquired the vineyard in 1791; leased to DRC in 1966 and purchased outright in 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eEstate Bottling\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eMise en Bouteille au Domaine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEstate-bottled at Vosne-Romanée with individual bottle numbering and signed authorization from the co-gérants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 04: SENSORY PROFILE \u0026 STRATEGY (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 04\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eSensory Profile \u0026amp; Strategy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eGrand Cru Character\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-acts speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eI\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e No producer tasting note is on record for this cuvée, and Midnight Whiskey does not print a critic's descriptors in a producer's place.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e What the label does fix is the material — Pinot Noir from a single Grand Cru climat in Vosne-Romanée, bottled at the domaine without blending.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e If Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or its agent issues a note for the 2022, this section is revised then. It is left honest rather than filled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eII\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRomanée-Saint-Vivant is the largest of the Vosne-Romanée grands crus and the one where this domaine holds the most ground, making it the widest doorway into the range — particularly in the generous 2022 vintage. It is the first Burgundy on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/wine\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Côte de Nuits grand crus in the Midnight Whiskey cellar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 05: PRESENTATION \u0026 PROVENANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 05\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note \u0026amp; Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eVault Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-prov\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthentication Marks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery element a buyer checks on a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti bottle is present on this unit: the Société Civile line above the appellation, the parcel name, the harvest count, the individual bottle number, the vintage, the two signatures of the associés-gérants, and the estate-bottling line beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndividual Unit Tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe capsule carries the French récoltant marking. Because the bottle number is unique to the physical unit, it is recorded at intake and quoted directly to the buyer for the specific bottle sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eEvaluated strictly on verified physical inspects, label markings, and primary domaine disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index-head\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-il\"\u003eCollector Index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-ir\"\u003eDRC RSV 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdl class=\"mw-index-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eProducer\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eAppellation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eRomanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eParcel\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003eMarey-Monge\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eVintage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003e2022\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eGrape\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003cdt\u003eOutturn\u003c\/dt\u003e\n \u003cdd\u003e23,699 Bottles Harvested\u003c\/dd\u003e\n \u003c\/dl\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mw-hublink\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/wine\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete fine wine collection in Midnight Whiskey's vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 06: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 06\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-box\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti (Société Civile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAPPELLATION\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAppellation Romanée-Saint-Vivant Contrôlée\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCLASSIFICATION\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eGrand Cru (AOC Created 1936)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePARCEL\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMarey-Monge\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e2022 (Année 2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eGRAPE VARIETY\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eREGION\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eVosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBOTTLES HARVESTED\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e23,699 — Stated on the label\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBOTTLING\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMise en bouteille au domaine (Estate Bottled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDOMAINE HOLDING\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ec. 5.28 Hectares of 9.44 Hectares Total\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--mw-dmuted); margin-top:10px;\"\u003e† Specifications and label details verified directly from physical bottle inspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Nº 07: RECORDS \u0026 ASSURANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 07\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecords \u0026amp; Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRomanée-Saint-Vivant is a red-wine Grand Cru appellation in Vosne-Romanée, promoted in 1936, and Pinot Noir is the grape its rules are built on. The vineyard sits at the base of the hill below Richebourg and Romanée-Conti, on deeper, clay-heavier soil over the same limestone as its neighbours. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti works roughly 5.28 of the climat's roughly 9.44 hectares — the largest holding in it — from the parcel it leased from the Marey-Monge family in 1966 and bought in 1988. The wine is bottled at the domaine, which the label records directly. The 2022 season was warm and dry across Burgundy after the frost-hit 2021, and the domaine's co-directors have described the year publicly as an abundant one that still kept freshness. Farming and certification claims that could not be confirmed at first- or second-tier sourcing were left off this page rather than repeated from listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow many bottles of Romanée-Saint-Vivant did Domaine de la Romanée-Conti produce in 2022?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe label states 23,699 bottles harvested for the 2022 vintage of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant. The domaine prints the vintage bottle count on every label and numbers each bottle individually, so 23,699 is a vintage-wide figure rather than a claim about any single bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat does Marey-Monge mean on the DRC Romanée-Saint-Vivant label?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMarey-Monge is the family that owned all of Romanée-Saint-Vivant after Nicolas-Joseph Marey bought the vineyard in 1791. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti leased the family's remaining parcel from 1966 and purchased it in 1988, and the Marey-Monge name still appears on the label beneath the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat grape is DRC Romanée-Saint-Vivant made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant is made from Pinot Noir. Romanée-Saint-Vivant is a red-wine Grand Cru appellation in Vosne-Romanée, in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, and Pinot Noir is the grape its appellation rules are built on. The 2022 is estate-bottled at the domaine in Vosne-Romanée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-signoff\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-signoff-row\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti · Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPONENT 4 — AI-COMPATIBILITY LAYER (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022#product\",\n \"name\": \"Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru 2022\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru 2022 is a Pinot Noir red Burgundy from the Marey-Monge parcel in Vosne-Romanée, estate-bottled at the domaine, with 23,699 bottles harvested for the vintage as stated on the label.\",\n \"sku\": \"DRC-RSV-2022-750\",\n \"mpn\": \"DRC-RSV-2022-750\",\n \"brand\": {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"Domaine de la Romanée-Conti\"\n },\n \"manufacturer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Domaine de la Romanée-Conti\"\n },\n \"releaseDate\": \"2022\",\n \"category\": \"Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Burgundy\",\n \"additionalProperty\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Region\",\n \"value\": \"Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Format\",\n \"value\": \"750 mL\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n \"name\": \"Regulatory ID\",\n \"value\": \"Appellation Romanée-Saint-Vivant Contrôlée\"\n }\n ],\n \"offers\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022#offer\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022\",\n \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n \"price\": \"3999.95\",\n \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n \"seller\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/#org\",\n \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\"\n }\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022#breadcrumb\",\n \"itemListElement\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n \"position\": 1,\n \"name\": \"Home\",\n \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n \"position\": 2,\n \"name\": \"Wine\",\n \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/wine\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n \"position\": 3,\n \"name\": \"DRC Romanée-Saint-Vivant 2022\"\n }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022#faq\",\n \"about\": {\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/drc-romanee-saint-vivant-2022#product\"\n },\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How many bottles of Romanée-Saint-Vivant did Domaine de la Romanée-Conti produce in 2022?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"The label states 23,699 bottles harvested for the 2022 vintage of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant. 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