{"product_id":"carlos-serres-rioja-reserva","title":"Carlos Serres Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosemary-rubbed roast lamb, slow-braised beef short ribs, grilled ribeye steaks, wild mushroom risotto, or a board of dry-cured Ibérico meats and aged Manchego cheese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003eGood for:\u003c\/b\u003e An exceptionally high-value weekend dinner centerpiece, a reliable crowd-pleaser for a dinner party, or a smooth and comforting glass to unwind with after a long week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-446\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"356\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-446\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-446 citation-end-446\"\u003e 85–90% Tempranillo, with the remainder filled out by Graciano and Mazuelo\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"437\"\u003eI am from:\u003c\/b\u003e Rioja Alta, Rioja DOCa, Spain (Sourced from the clay-limestone soils of the estate's premier \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"541\"\u003eFinca El Estanque\u003c\/i\u003e vineyard in Haro)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"577\"\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Carlos Serres was a true visionary and a foundational pioneer of the modern Rioja region. \u003cspan class=\"citation-445 citation-end-445\"\u003eA French oenologist from Bordeaux, he arrived in Haro and established his namesake bodega in 1896, becoming one of the historic \"centenarian houses\" of the region.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-444 citation-end-444\"\u003eHe was instrumental in teaching local winemakers how to use French barrel aging techniques and famously spearheaded the very first exports of Rioja wines to the international market.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-443\"\u003eFor this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-443\"\u003eReserva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-443\"\u003e, the grapes are hand-harvested from 35-year-old vines, fermented in traditional concrete vats, and then aged for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-443\"\u003e24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-443 citation-end-443\"\u003e, followed by another full year of smoothing out in the bottle before it ever leaves the cellar.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"1313\"\u003eWhy You'll Love Me:\u003c\/b\u003e It is an incredibly smooth, elegant, and textbook expression of classical Rioja architecture that offers phenomenal value. \u003cspan class=\"citation-442 citation-end-442\"\u003eIt pours a beautiful bright cherry-red color with a subtle terracotta edge that proudly shows off its extended barrel age.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The nose welcomes you with an inviting bouquet of ripe blackberries and dark plums, beautifully layered with secondary aromas of sweet vanilla, warm toffee, cinnamon spice, and a gentle hint of balsamic forest floor. \u003cspan class=\"citation-441 citation-end-441\"\u003eOn the palate, it delivers a medium-to-full body where the tannins have melted into a silky, powdery texture.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-440 citation-end-440\"\u003eA vibrant core of orange-peel acidity keeps the dense dark fruit feeling incredibly fresh, coasting into a long, persistent finish defined by hints of mocha, graphite, and a deep mineral spine.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67694678573133,"sku":"ovk1792018467297","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7937\/8509\/files\/carlos-serres-rioja-reserva_1.png?v=1792018474","url":"https:\/\/flannelgridj.shop\/products\/carlos-serres-rioja-reserva","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}