{"product_id":"the-paring-cabernet-blend-2020-750ml-14","title":"The Paring Cabernet Blend 2020 750ml +14%","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Paring Cabernet Blend 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called \u003cstrong\u003eThe Paring Red 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eThe Paring Red Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a California Bordeaux-style red blend from The Paring winery. Winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Dees\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts it as a more approachable, value-oriented \"second\" wine, drawing from younger vineyard blocks or lots that don't fit into their flagship wines (often linked to the acclaimed Jonata project in Santa Barbara County).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlend and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAVA\u003c\/strong\u003e: California (grapes from Santa Barbara County sites with sandy soils and a slightly cooler climate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 months in French oak (55% new, 45% neutral). Barrels from coopers like Taransaud, Sylvain, Bel Air, and Dejarnac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~14.5% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases produced\u003c\/strong\u003e: Around 5,000–7,600 (varies by source).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's described as a \"Cabernet-inspired blend\" that highlights focused fruit and shapely tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes (from Winemaker Matt Dees and Critics)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lifted black fruit, savory green herbs, grilled bread, espresso, anise, cassis, tobacco, chocolate, cedar, bay leaf, and spicy notes. Some notes mention dark currants and menthol\/licorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright red fruit and black plum, with a sweet-savory interplay. Medium-bodied with ripe, gentle, dusty tannins, good mid-palate concentration, mulberry sweetness, bright acidity, and a long, precise finish. It shows elegance, balance, and refinement rather than heavy extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bold yet accessible—plump red\/purplish fruit with spice, herbal, and savory elements. It's hearty but drinks well now or over the next few years, with nice structure that holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cool Hand Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798815961407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/theparing-wine1.jpg?v=1776372541","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/the-paring-cabernet-blend-2020-750ml-14","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}