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332023 Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir</h2><p class="text-sm text-primary font-medium mt-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Santa Cruz Mountains, California</p></div></div><div class="flex flex-wrap gap-2 mb-5"><span class="text-xs bg-card border border-border px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-muted-foreground" style="white-space:pre-line">Pinot Noir</span><span class="text-xs bg-card border border-border px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-muted-foreground" style="white-space:pre-line">2023</span><span class="text-xs bg-card border border-border px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-muted-foreground" style="white-space:pre-line">Santa Cruz</span></div><p class="text-base font-medium text-foreground mb-3 italic">"<!-- -->An awesome pick for that special occasion<!-- -->"</p><p class="text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed mb-6" style="white-space:pre-line"><span data-airo-formatted-bound-text="true" data-airo-format-bold="true" style="font-weight:700">Vibrant wild cherry, raspberry and cranberry lead into layers of rose petal, forest herbs, earthy spice and crushed stone. Silky tannins and lively acidity give the wine beautiful energy and precision, finishing long, fresh and mineral-driven. 34 35About Rhys Vineyards: 36Rhys Vineyards is known for producing terroir-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from distinctive sites in California. Its Horseshoe Vineyard, located high in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is especially celebrated for Pinot Noir that combines elegance, complexity and a strong sense of place. 37 38A beautiful example of just how refined and expressive California Pinot Noir can be. 39 40The American Vine</span></p><div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4 mb-7"><div class="bg-card border border-border rounded-xl px-4 py-3"><p class="text-xs font-semibold text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wide mb-1">Pair with</p><p class="text-sm text-foreground" style="white-space:pre-line">herb-roasted duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, roast chicken or pork tenderloin.</p></div><div class="bg-card border border-border rounded-xl px-4 py-3"><p class="text-xs font-semibold text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wide mb-1">Drink window</p><p class="text-sm text-foreground" style="white-space:pre-line">Excellent now with decanting; significant aging potential through 2035</p></div></div><a class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-primary font-semibold text-sm border border-primary/30 px-6 py-3 rounded-full hover:bg-primary hover:text-primary-foreground transition-all duration-200" href="/collection" data-discover="true">See my full collection <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a></div></div></div></div></section><section class="py-20 px-6 bg-background"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><div class="rounded-3xl overflow-hidden bg-[hsl(var(--foreground))]" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)"><div class="flex flex-col lg:flex-row items-stretch"><div class="flex-1 px-10 py-12 md:px-14 md:py-14"><span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-semibold mb-5 bg-secondary/20 text-secondary border border-secondary/30"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
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text-background/55">03 â Tasting</p><p class="text-xs text-background/55">04 â Food Pairing</p><p class="text-xs text-background/55">05 â Wine Terms</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="bg-background py-20 px-6 border-t border-border"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><div class="mb-10" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)"><h2 class="font-serif text-3xl md:text-4xl text-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">My Collection</h2><p class="text-muted-foreground max-w-2xl leading-relaxed" style="white-space:pre-line">"My Collection" contains bottles that I have purchased and tasted. I will give you my opinions on them with honest notes on what makes each one worth (or not) your attention. Keep coming back to see what I opened next!</p></div><div class="flex gap-1 mb-10 border-b border-border" role="group" aria-label="Collection by wine style"><button class="px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold transition-all duration-200 border-b-2 -mb-px border-primary text-primary" style="white-space:pre-line">Reds</button><button class="px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold transition-all duration-200 border-b-2 -mb-px border-transparent text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground" style="white-space:pre-line">Whites</button><button class="px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold transition-all duration-200 border-b-2 -mb-px border-transparent text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground" style="white-space:pre-line">Rosé</button></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6"><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/reynvaan-foothills-reserve-syrah" alt="Reynvaan Family Vineyards 2023 Foothills Reserve Syrah Walla Walla Valley Washington wine bottle" data-slot="collection/reynvaan-foothills-reserve-syrah" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">95</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2023</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Syrah</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Foothills Reserve Syrah</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Reynvaan Family Vineyards</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Walla Walla Valley, Washington</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A powerful yet beautifully balanced Washington Syrah, the 2023 Reynvaan Foothills Reserve opens with black currant, blackberry and dark plum, followed by intensely savory notes of smoked meat, black olive, rosemary, sage and wet stone. The palate is rich and concentrated without becoming heavy, combining silky texture and dark fruit with a distinctive salty-mineral character. Fine-grained tannins provide structure, while pepper, herbs and lingering savory notes carry through the long finish.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/signorello-s-by-ray-cabernet-sauvignon" alt="Signorello S by Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley wine bottle" data-slot="collection/signorello-s-by-ray-cabernet-sauvignon" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">94</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2023</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">S by Ray Signorello Cabernet Sauvignon</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Signorello Estate</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Napa Valley, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A rich, polished Napa Cabernet showing blackberry, cassis, black cherry and boysenberry, layered with graphite, cedar, tobacco spice and cacao. Medium-to-full-bodied with a plush texture and substantial but refined tannins.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/dr-konstantin-frank-lena-reserve-riesling" alt="Dr. Konstantin Frank Lena Reserve Pinot Noir Finger Lakes New York wine bottle" data-slot="collection/dr-konstantin-frank-lena-reserve-riesling" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">90</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2023</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Pinot Noir</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Lena Reserve Pinot Noir</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Dr. Konstantin Frank</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Finger Lakes, New York</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A refined Finger Lakes Pinot Noir with red cherry, raspberry, dried rose petal and subtle earthy notes. Light-to-medium body with silky tannins and bright acidity.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/horsepower-high-contrast-syrah" alt="Horsepower Vineyards High Contrast Syrah Walla Walla Valley Washington wine bottle" data-slot="collection/horsepower-high-contrast-syrah" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">97</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2021</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Syrah</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">High Contrast Syrah</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Horsepower Vineyards</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Walla Walla Valley, Washington</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">An extraordinary biodynamic Syrah from horse-farmed vineyards. Profound depth with black olive, smoked meat, violets, iron and dark fruit. Silky tannins and extraordinary length.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/forge-cellars-railroad-cabernet-franc" alt="Forge Cellars Railroad Cabernet Franc Finger Lakes New York wine bottle" data-slot="collection/forge-cellars-railroad-cabernet-franc" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">93</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2024</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Franc</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Railroad Cabernet Franc</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Forge Cellars</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Finger Lakes, New York</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A benchmark Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc. Bright red cherry, raspberry, graphite, dried herbs and a distinctive cool-climate minerality. Medium body with firm, precise tannins.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/quilceda-creek-galitzine-cab" alt="Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Washington wine bottle" data-slot="collection/quilceda-creek-galitzine-cab" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">99</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2021</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Quilceda Creek</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Columbia Valley, Washington</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">One of Washington's greatest Cabernets. Cassis, dark cherry, graphite, cedar and violets with extraordinary concentration and precision. Monumental structure with decades of aging potential.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/realm-to-kalon" alt="Realm Cellars To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/realm-to-kalon" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">98</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2021</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Realm Cellars</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Napa Valley, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A stunning expression of To Kalon. Blackcurrant, dark cherry, graphite, tobacco and violets with extraordinary depth and precision. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a 60-second finish.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/stags-leap-cask-23" alt="Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/stags-leap-cask-23" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">96</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2019</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Stag's Leap Wine Cellars</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Napa Valley, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">The legendary Cask 23 in a superb vintage. Blackberry, cassis, plum, cedar, tobacco and graphite with exceptional balance. Full-bodied with silky tannins and a long, complex finish.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/ridge-monte-bello" alt="Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/ridge-monte-bello" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">97</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2019</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon Blend</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Monte Bello</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Ridge Vineyards</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Santa Cruz Mountains, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Ridge's flagship at its finest. Dark cherry, blackcurrant, mineral, cedar and earth with extraordinary complexity and age-worthiness. Structured tannins and a finish that goes on and on.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/ridge-estate-cabernet-sauvignon" alt="Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/ridge-estate-cabernet-sauvignon" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">93</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2021</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Estate Cabernet Sauvignon</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Ridge Vineyards</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Santa Cruz Mountains, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A superb estate Cab from Ridge. Dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and mineral notes with excellent structure and balance. Classic Santa Cruz Mountains character.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/ridge-boatman-zinfandel" alt="Ridge Vineyards Boatman Vineyard Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/ridge-boatman-zinfandel" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">92</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2023</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Zinfandel</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Boatman Vineyard Zinfandel</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Ridge Vineyards</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Dry Creek Valley, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A classic Ridge Zinfandel from the Boatman Vineyard. Blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, spice and earth with excellent balance. Medium-to-full body with a long, satisfying finish.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/raen-freestone-occidental-pinot-noir" alt="RAEN Winery Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/raen-freestone-occidental-pinot-noir" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">95</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2022</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Pinot Noir</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">RAEN Winery</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Sonoma Coast, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A breathtaking Sonoma Coast Pinot. Red cherry, strawberry, dried rose, iron and ocean-influenced minerality. Silky and precise with extraordinary tension and length.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/eyrie-pinot-noir" alt="The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Oregon wine bottle" data-slot="collection/eyrie-pinot-noir" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">93</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2022</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Pinot Noir</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Eyrie Pinot Noir</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">The Eyrie Vineyards</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Willamette Valley, Oregon</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A historic Oregon Pinot from the pioneering Eyrie estate. Red cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, earth and subtle spice. Elegant and refined with classic Willamette Valley character.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/brewer-clifton-machado-pinot-noir" alt="Brewer-Clifton Machado Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/brewer-clifton-machado-pinot-noir" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">94</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2022</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Pinot Noir</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Brewer-Clifton Machado Pinot Noir</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Brewer-Clifton</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Sta. Rita Hills, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A stunning Sta. Rita Hills Pinot from a single vineyard. Red cherry, raspberry, dried rose, mineral and subtle oak. Silky and precise with excellent aging potential.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/rg-wines-scielo-tinto" alt="RG Wines Scielo Tinto Columbia Valley Washington wine bottle" data-slot="collection/rg-wines-scielo-tinto" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">91</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2021</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Red Blend</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Scielo Tinto</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">RG Wines</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Columbia Valley, Washington</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A compelling Washington red blend. Dark cherry, blackberry, spice and earth with good structure and balance. Excellent value from an emerging producer.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/wolffer-estate-caya-cabernet-franc" alt="Wölffer Estate Caya Cabernet Franc The Hamptons New York wine bottle" data-slot="collection/wolffer-estate-caya-cabernet-franc" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">90</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2022</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Franc</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Caya Cabernet Franc</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Wölffer Estate</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">The Hamptons, New York</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A refined Long Island Cabernet Franc. Red cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, graphite and subtle earth. Medium body with firm tannins and a clean, focused finish.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/titus-vineyards-cabernet-franc" alt="Titus Vineyards Cabernet Franc Napa Valley California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/titus-vineyards-cabernet-franc" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">92</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2021</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Franc</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Titus Cabernet Franc</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Titus Vineyards</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Napa Valley, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A superb Napa Cabernet Franc. Red and dark cherry, graphite, dried herbs and subtle tobacco. Medium-to-full body with refined tannins and excellent balance.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/saddlehill-cabernet-franc" alt="Saddlehill Winery Cabernet Franc Finger Lakes New York wine bottle" data-slot="collection/saddlehill-cabernet-franc" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">89</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2022</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Franc</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Saddlehill Cabernet Franc</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Saddlehill Winery</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Finger Lakes, New York</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A solid Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc. Red cherry, raspberry, dried herbs and a cool-climate mineral edge. Medium body with firm tannins and good length.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/silver-oak-alexander-valley-cabernet" alt="Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/silver-oak-alexander-valley-cabernet" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">93</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2019</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Silver Oak</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Alexander Valley, California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab at its best. Blackberry, cassis, vanilla, cedar and tobacco with a plush, approachable style. Full-bodied with smooth tannins.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/collection/bonanza-cabernet-sauvignon" alt="Bonanza Winery Cabernet Sauvignon California wine bottle" data-slot="collection/bonanza-cabernet-sauvignon" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">88</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">NV</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Bonanza Winery</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">California</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Chuck Wagner's value Cab delivers impressive quality for the price. Dark cherry, blackberry, vanilla and cedar with a smooth, approachable style. Great everyday drinking.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div><div class="group bg-card border border-border rounded-2xl overflow-hidden hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"><div class="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden bg-muted"><img src="/airo-assets/images/blog/outpost-wines-howell-mountain" alt="Outpost Wines Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley California wine bottle" data-slot="blog/outpost-wines-howell-mountain" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105" loading="lazy" width="400" height="533"/><div class="absolute top-3 right-3 flex items-center gap-1 bg-white/95 text-foreground rounded-full px-2.5 py-1 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
40ox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star text-amber-500 fill-amber-500"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="text-xs font-bold" style="white-space:pre-line">96</span></div></div><div class="p-5"><p class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-1"><span style="white-space:pre-line">2019</span><span> · </span><span style="white-space:pre-line">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></p><h3 class="font-serif text-lg text-foreground leading-snug mb-0.5" style="white-space:pre-line">Outpost Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon</h3><p class="text-xs text-primary font-medium mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Outpost Wines</p><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mb-3" style="white-space:pre-line">Howell Mountain, Napa Valley</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed line-clamp-3" style="white-space:pre-line">A powerful Howell Mountain Cab with extraordinary depth. Blackcurrant, dark cherry, iron, graphite and mountain tannins. Built for the long haul with a finish that lasts over a minute.</p><button class="mt-2 inline-flex items-center gap-1 text-xs font-semibold text-primary hover:text-primary/80 transition-colors duration-150" aria-expanded="false"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="13" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-down"><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6"></path></svg>Read full note</button></div></div></div></div></section><section class="py-16 px-6 bg-muted/30"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><div class="rounded-3xl border border-border bg-card overflow-hidden" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)"><div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row items-stretch"><div class="w-full md:w-2 self-stretch bg-primary shrink-0 h-2 md:h-auto"></div><div class="flex-1 px-8 py-10 md:px-12 md:py-12 flex flex-col md:flex-row items-start md:items-center gap-8"><div class="w-16 h-16 rounded-2xl bg-primary/10 flex items-center justify-center shrink-0"><svg class="w-8 h-8 text-primary" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="1.5" d="M9.75 3.104v5.714a2.25 2.25 0 01-.659 1.591L5 14.5M9.75 3.104c-.251.023-.501.05-.75.082m.75-.082a24.301 24.301 0 014.5 0m0 0v5.714c0 .597.237 1.17.659 1.591L19.8 15M14.25 3.104c.251.023.501.05.75.082M19.8 15a2.25 2.25 0 01.45 1.317C20.25 17.785 19.1 19 17.625 19H6.375C4.9 19 3.75 17.785 3.75 16.317a2.25 2.25 0 01.45-1.317L9 9.75"></path></svg></div><div class="flex-1"><p class="text-xs font-semibold tracking-widest text-primary uppercase mb-2">5-question quiz</p><h2 class="font-heading text-2xl md:text-3xl text-foreground mb-2 leading-snug">Not sure which wine is right for you?</h2><p class="text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed max-w-lg">Answer five quick questions about your taste preferences and we'll match you with the American wine style made for your palate â no wine knowledge required.</p></div><div class="shrink-0"><a class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 bg-primary text-primary-foreground px-7 py-3.5 rounded-xl font-semibold hover:bg-primary/90 transition-colors whitespace-nowrap" href="/wine-quiz" data-discover="true">Find my wine <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right w-4 h-4"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a><p class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-2 text-center">Free · 2 minutes · 8 wine profiles</p></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="py-20 px-6 bg-background"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><div class="rounded-3xl overflow-hidden bg-[hsl(var(--foreground))]" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)"><div class="flex flex-col lg:flex-row items-stretch"><div class="flex-1 px-10 py-12 md:px-14 md:py-14"><span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-semibold mb-5 bg-secondary/20 text-secondary border border-secondary/30"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="11" viewB
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