{"title":"Somm's Picks September 2025","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":"contino-gran-reserva-2017","title":"Contino Gran Reserva 2017","description":"\u003cb\u003eReviews - 95 Jeb Dunnuck\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\u003eJeb dunnuck \"The 2017 Gran Reserva is based on 82% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and the rest Mazuelo and Garnacha that comes from a selection of the best parcels on the estate. It has a deeper plum hue to go with a brilliantly complex nose of ripe plums, smoked tobacco, incense, and tobacco, with a subtle earthy, chocolaty undertone. Aged two years in small barrels, it's medium to full-bodied, has a plush, layered mouthfeel, plenty of underlying tannins, and a great, great finish. This beauty builds nicely with time in the glass and is a riveting Rioja to enjoy over the coming 15-20 years.\"","brand":"W Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744907333771,"sku":"70015751","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/contino-gran-reserva-2017-275554.jpg?v=1755042058"},{"product_id":"sylarion-monastrell-2022","title":"Sylarion Monastrell 2022","description":"\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews - 97 Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal -\u003c\/b\u003e Monastrell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e Alicante, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eCarlos Fonseca, CS \"Deep intense notes of black plum, raspberries, granite, smoke, and mint. The palate is incredibly decadent and silky with the fruit being more present than the earth tones on the palate. Great today but will evolve for years.\"","brand":"W Progress Wine Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42945306919051,"sku":"70016941","price":93.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/sylarion-monastrell-2022-960888.jpg?v=1755042327"},{"product_id":"amiral-de-beycheville-2020","title":"Amiral de Beycheville 2020","description":"\u003cb\u003eReviews - 93 Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eCabernet Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e St Estephe, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eJeb Dunnuck \"The second wine of this terrific estate, which has been playing with the stars of the appellation for several years now, the 2020 Amiral De Beychevelle checks in as 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot. It gives up a rich, juicy nose of ripe red and blue fruits, spring flowers, Christmas spice, and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, it's nicely textured, has velvety tannins, good mid-palate depth, and a great finish. I don't think it's one of the top second wines out there, but it's still certainly an outstanding wine I'd be happy to have on the table.\"","brand":"W Antares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43576873222283,"sku":"70017594","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/amiral-de-beycheville-2020-309763.jpg?v=1755042496"},{"product_id":"zaha-chardonnay-2021","title":"Zaha Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cb\u003eReviews - 3.9 Vivino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal - \u003c\/b\u003eChardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion -\u003c\/b\u003e Tunuyan, Mendoza, Argentina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes - \u003c\/b\u003eCarlos Fonseca, CS \"Lemon zest, pear, and subtle hazelnut glide over a crisp, mineral edge. Zaha shows the depth and polish of world-class Chardonnay — the kind of bottle you’ll want to stock up on especially at this price.\"","brand":"W Progress Wine Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43914483990667,"sku":"70017691","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/files\/zaha-chardonnay-2021-3731207.jpg?v=1756884219"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1850\/1259\/collections\/somms-picks-september-2025-5768469.png?v=1777697051","url":"https:\/\/elcarajo.shop\/collections\/somms-picks-september-2025.oembed","provider":"El Carajo Wine Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}