{"title":"Somm's Picks October 2025","description":"\u003cp\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 title=\"El Carajo Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theelcarajo\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e or see us in the store.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sonoma-cutrer-russian-river-ranches-2017","title":"Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches 2023","description":"\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews - 4.0 Vivino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eChardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eWinemake Notes \"A beautiful pale straw color with a slight green hue, this 42nd consecutive vintage of Russian River Ranches shows phenomenal consistency of flavor. Known for being a fruit-forward wine, the aromas in this vintage offer lemon and lime zest with added complexity of toasted almonds, white pepper, and a hint of white flowers. Fruit flavors shine through with crisp, zesty Meyer lemon, notes of green melon, Bosc pear and minerality with a nice barrel spice finish. A long, tightly focused palate with a light mid-palate creaminess offers bright acidity balanced with a long juicy, elegant finish.\"","brand":"W Breakthru Beverage FL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33993266528395,"sku":"70005196","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/products\/sonoma-cutrer-russian-river-ranches-2023-702845.png?v=1773429301"},{"product_id":"brendel-coopers-reed-cabernet-2019","title":"Brendel Cooper's Reed Cabernet 2021","description":"\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews - 4.0 Vivino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e North Coast, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eThe 2021 Brendel Cooper’s Reed Cabernet Sauvignon is a fresh and vibrant take on Napa Valley’s famed grape varietal. Harvested under moonlight, the fruit is crushed at cool temperatures and then thoughtfully monitored throughout fermentation. After a 7-10 day fermentation, the wine is gently pressed to oak casks where it is allowed to mature for 9 months prior to bottling. Fruit is sourced from prized vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, giving the wine its mouthwatering structure, and elevage in upright oak casks preserves the bright red and black fruit characteristics.","brand":"W SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42425470648459,"sku":"70016483","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/brendel-coopers-reed-cabernet-2019-697547.jpg?v=1756761944"},{"product_id":"stags-leap-battuello-vineyard-cabernet-2018","title":"Stag's Leap 'Battuello' Vineyard Cabernet 2018","description":"\u003cb\u003eReviews - 4.4 Vivino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e St. Helena, Napa Valley, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eWinemaker Notes \"This elegant Cabernet Sauvignon has vibrant aromas of crushed raspberries, spices, mint, black cherry, violets, and a very aromatic nose. The wine has a soft structure, juicy mid-palate, and smooth finish with dark fruit flavors. \"","brand":"W SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42810596032651,"sku":"70016809","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/stags-leap-battuello-vineyard-cabernet-2018-128853.jpg?v=1755042288"},{"product_id":"livio-sasseti-pertimali-brunello-di-montalcino-2019","title":"Livio Sasseti 'Pertimali' Brunello di Montalcino 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews - 95 Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal -\u003c\/b\u003e Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003e Carlos Fonseca, CS \"Red berries, leather, and savory herbs unfold in layers, carried by fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral finish. Livio Sassetti’s 2019 Brunello is a benchmark expression of Montalcino elegance.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44329955262603,"sku":"70018008","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/livio-sasseti-pertimali-brunello-di-montalcino-2019-5072227.jpg?v=1759466645"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/collections\/somms-picks-october-2025-4782805.png?v=1777697054","url":"https:\/\/elcarajo.shop\/collections\/somms-picks-october-2025.oembed","provider":"El Carajo Wine Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}