{"title":"Somm's Picks April 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll of these wines were hand selected by our Somm Carlos Fonseca. For more information on any of these wines reach out to us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theelcarajo\/\" title=\"El Carajo Facebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e or see us in the store.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"berlucchi-cuvee-61","title":"Berlucchi cuvee '61","description":"\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews - 92 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eChampagne Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e Franciacorta, Lombardia, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eJames Suckling \"Clean and simple, this has a tight nose of green apples and lime flowers. Large yet soft bubbles, refreshing acidity and lean body with a fruity finish.\"","brand":"W SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42113337786507,"sku":"70016183","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/berlucchi-cuvee-61-677920.jpg?v=1755042135"},{"product_id":"d-v-catena-tinto-historico-2022","title":"D.V. Catena Tinto Historico 2022","description":"\u003cb\u003eReviews - 93 Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eMalbec Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e Mendoza, Argentina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eVinous \"The 2022 Red Blend DV Catena Tinto Histórico consists of 77% Malbec, 20% Bonarda and 3% Petit Verdot sourced from the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo. Aged for up to 14 months in French oak barrels, both new and used, this purple-red wine reveals plum, menthol, blueberry and white pepper aromas. Dry and rich, the creamy and juicy palate leads to a supple and velvety mouthfeel. It finishes with an enticing hint of expectorant.\"","brand":"W Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231767756939,"sku":"70017335","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/dv-catena-tinto-historico-2022-142088.jpg?v=1774466179"},{"product_id":"smith-and-hook-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","title":"Smith and Hook Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cb\u003eReviews - 4.2 Vivino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e Paso Robles, Central Coast, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eA deep purple-ruby in the glass, this Reserve is fragrant and beautifully defined on the nose with aromas of macerated dark cherries, rich cassis, and candied violets which are further complexed with plum, dried herbs and cedar forest floor accents. The palate is vibrant, bursting with black and blue fruits, plum flavors, along with notes of warm fig and dark chocolate shavings. This wine is creamy textured, with seamlessly integrated fine tannins and brisk minerality that brings together all the layers in a long succulent finish.","brand":"W Breakthru Beverage FL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46272634781835,"sku":"70018514","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/smith-and-hook-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-2023-4960260.jpg?v=1773969308"},{"product_id":"baron-de-chirel-gran-reserva-2018","title":"Baron de Chirel Gran Reserva 2018","description":"\u003cb\u003eReviews - 97 Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eTempranillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e Rioja, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eWine Enthusiast \"This deep garnet-colored wine has a bouquet of cassis, Mission fig, dark chocolate and saddle leather. Luxurious tannins coat the tongue and gums, bathed in vibrant acidity and joined by blackberry, Luxardo cherry, chocolate-covered espresso bean and violet flavors with a soft hint of black olive paste that lingers on the tastebuds with a note of orange zest. Drink through 2048.\"","brand":"W SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46421847539851,"sku":"70018253","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/baron-de-chirel-gran-reserva-2018-9937505.jpg?v=1775211426"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/collections\/somms-picks-april-2026-6347617.png?v=1777579901","url":"https:\/\/elcarajo.shop\/collections\/somms-picks-april.oembed","provider":"El Carajo Wine Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}