{"title":"Memorial Day Weekend Staff Picks","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eStaff Picks for Memorial Day Weekend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe're keeping our fingers crossed the weather cooperates, but whether you're firing up the grill or staying in, we’ve got you covered. Below are a handful of recent favorites our staff has been pouring at home, all perfectly suited for whatever you have planned this weekend. 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Many years ago their winemaker Sebastian commented that he's from Gigondas and could make one just for us. Only caveat is that the source of the fruit would be a secret. We said sure and the rest is history. I still don't know to this day where he's sourcing this from but I can 100% promise it's someone serious. 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The plantings trace back to cuttings from the legendary Morgadio Estate in the Rías Baixas, with roots in the O Rosal subzone’s coastal influence. 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