{"product_id":"2023-the-weston-red-blend","title":"2023 The Weston Red Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis regal wine is a tribute to the iconic Right Bank Bordeaux blend, marrying sophistication and depth with seamless elegance and complexity. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of toasted oak, earthy depth, and a medley of ripe red and black plums, luscious cherries, and a tantalizing hint of dried red currant. This wine delights the palate with flavors of vibrant red cherry, blackberry, and rich chocolate, intertwined with toasted caramel notes. The velvety tannins provide a smooth texture, while the acidity adds a refreshing lift. The Weston culminates in a slight peppery finish, leaving a lasting impression.  Pair this regal wine with a cowboy steak, ground turkey meatballs, or a wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 vintage in Livermore Valley, was marked by ample winter rainfall and a long, cool growing season that allowed grapes to ripen slowly and develop rich flavors with bright acidity and balanced structure. It resulted in wines that are widely admired for their elegance, vibrant fruit expression, and lower alcohol levels compared with hotter years. Many winemakers and industry reports consider it one of the finest recent vintages, showing consistency and age-worthy potential across varietals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e       The 2023 Weston Red Blend is sourced entirely from our Lucky 8 Vineyard, located on the eastern edge of the Livermore Valley, just 1.5 miles from our Estate. This sustainably farmed site benefits from warm days and cooling afternoon breezes, allowing both Merlot and Cabernet Franc to develop expressive aromatics, balanced structure, and natural freshness. Planted at 6’ x 8’ spacing, the vineyard encourages moderate vine vigor and concentrated fruit, producing wines that are elegant, layered, and distinctly reflective of their Livermore Valley origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e This red blend is 50% Merlot blended with 50% Cabernet Franc.  This wine was barrel aged for 20 months in French oak and bottled July 30, 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Merlot, Lucky 8 Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 8 \u0026amp; 337 (Estate Vineyard and C. Tarantino Vineyard)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Livermore Valley fruit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged in French and Hungarian oak for 22 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-071e9734-7fff-47f3-7d14-582b6c65a537\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-bc5922ad-7fff-8234-d1e0-c4a77d617547\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve; text-indent: -99pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards from Previous Vintages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition | Best of Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWomen's International | Gold - 91pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunset International | Double Gold - 95pts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"McGrail Vineyards and Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42953407037511,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8461\/9591\/files\/2023_The_Weston.png?v=1790623353","url":"https:\/\/mcgrailvineyards-2.myshopify.com\/products\/2023-the-weston-red-blend","provider":"McGrail Vineyards and Winery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}