{"product_id":"2022-railsback-freres-cabernet-sauvignon-roman-ceremony-santa-ynez","title":"2022 Railsback Freres Cabernet Sauvignon Roman Ceremony Santa Ynez","description":"\u003cp\u003eRailsback Frères was founded by brothers Lyle and Eric Railsback, whose passion for French wine inspired them to create California wines with unmistakable European sensibilities. The project began in 2014–2015 with a Provençal-inspired rosé named Les Rascasses, an homage to Lulu Peyraud of the legendary Domaine Tempier in Bandol. Lyle spent more than a decade representing Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, while Eric founded the acclaimed Lieu Dit winery and owns Verve Wine, with shops in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Together, they have become two of California's strongest advocates for restrained, terroir-driven winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roman Ceremony label was born almost by accident. In 2018, the brothers began producing Cabernet Sauvignon with the team at Presqu'ile Winery as a private label for a Michelin-starred New York restaurant. The wine proved so successful that they expanded production in 2020, creating the Roman Ceremony label—a nod to the ancient origins of wine—while keeping it separate from the Southern French focus of Railsback Frères.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Roman Ceremony Cabernet Sauvignon is a refreshing departure from the oversized California Cabernet mold, emphasizing balance, freshness, and drinkability over sheer power. Sourced from two organically farmed vineyards in the Happy Canyon and Los Olivos AVAs of the Santa Ynez Valley, the wine is harvested relatively early to preserve natural acidity and aged exclusively in neutral French oak, allowing the fruit and terroir to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with vibrant aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, mint, cocoa, and cracked pepper, complemented by subtle herbal notes. Medium-bodied and beautifully proportioned, the palate offers layers of ripe dark fruit framed by polished tannins, lively acidity, and restrained alcohol (just 13.4%). The finish is long, savory, and remarkably elegant, making this a Cabernet equally at home alongside a grilled steak or a weeknight roast chicken. Rather than chasing opulence, Roman Ceremony celebrates purity, finesse, and the distinctive character of Santa Barbara County Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRAND CRU SELECTIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51516666872114,"sku":"860008156426","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/2022-railsback-freres-cabernet-sauvignon-roman-ceremony-santa-ynez","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}