{"product_id":"lot-591-2022-sonoma-county-red-blend-750ml","title":"Lot 591 | 2022 Sonoma County Red Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003e***BOTTLING EARLY MARCH, SHIPPING SHORTLY AFTER***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack-to-back hits!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is our second red blend lock of the week, and that’s no accident – the latest reports for 2025 (released just days ago) show continued softening across most wine categories, with red blends particularly affected. Producers with pricey house reds are continuing to scramble and find new homes for wines that were originally destined for premium programs, and many have actually tried to offset the trends by \u003cem\u003eraising\u003c\/em\u003e prices – last year the average Red Blend bottle went up 22%. Predictably, that has led to lower volumes sold overall. With winery accountants growing impatient about the inventory on their books, opportunities continue to arise for nimble folks like us.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLot 591 is a Right Bank-inspired red blend sourced from historic vineyards in Sonoma. Taking a cue from the wines of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, the classic 1-2 pairing of Cabernet Franc and Merlot lead the way, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot skillfully added to take it to the next level. The result is an intricate wine that’s smooth and graceful yet powerful – an impeccable balance achieved through deft craftsmanship by the source’s winemaker, who apprenticed under some of the California greats. We’ve agreed to declassify the label appellation, and while mentioning exact varietal percentages and price under original label are a no-go, know that it’s well over $50\/bottle. This list has a long history of loving our red blend acquisitions – this will undoubtedly add to that track record of hits, especially given the phenomenal price that \u003cem\u003eincludes shipping\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$21\/bottle!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandwiched between the relief of 2021 and the classically cool 2023, 2022 has been overshadowed because it can’t be described using a broad stroke across wine country – wineries that timed their harvest perfectly during that year’s window significantly outperformed their peers, leaving consumers on their own to figure out which producers actually passed the vintage with flying colors. A similar story happened with 2011, which initially opened to lukewarm reception at best but over time has become recognized by blue chip producers and top critics alike as a vintage where the right hands produced some truly stunning bottlings. Thankfully, you have us to find you those gorgeous winners!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium ruby on the pour, pressed cherries and blueberries parade out of the glass, buoyed by wooded spice and garrigue with hints of eucalyptus and cassis on the rim. The entry is balanced and uplifted, with a line of medium-plus acidity wrapped around red berries, chocolate, and turned leaves amid plentiful velvety tannins. On the finish, a lingering spice is underpinned by red fruit with vanilla bean and a final echo of eucalyptus, gliding effortlessly across an impressively sustained close. Splendid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.2% alc\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"de Négoce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56096612679846,"sku":"BTL.OG0591","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/3299\/2908\/files\/Lot591-23SonomaCountyRedBlend.png?v=1768433597","url":"https:\/\/www.denegoce.com\/products\/lot-591-2022-sonoma-county-red-blend-750ml","provider":"de Négoce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}