{"product_id":"ghostrunner-ungrafted-red-750ml","title":"Ghostrunner Ungrafted Red 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUSA : CALIFORNIA : LODI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCONVENTIONAL : Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMED-BODIED, RASPBERRY, DARK CHERRY, BLOOD ORANGE, BLACK PEPPER, OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhostrunner sources from Lodi's heritage vineyards — own-rooted, ungrafted vines that survived phylloxera in the region's sandy loam soils, where the louse historically struggles to establish. Mike O'Connell built the brand alongside winemaker Larry Levin, whose resume stretches from 17 years at Dry Creek Vineyard through head winemaking roles at Quintessa, Ravenswood, and Robert Mondavi. The wine is made in St. Helena; the grapes do the traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is a cooler-vintage expression — Lodi ran two to five weeks behind schedule, producing wines with higher acidity, more restraint, and greater definition than warm-year norms. Wine Enthusiast 90 points, Best Buy, reviewed by Tonya Pitts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eRoasted squab with mushroom jus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edark fruit and pepper work with rich game — Tonya Pitts' own suggestion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eBraised lamb shoulder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etannin and fruit match the braise; peppery finish echoes the herbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGrilled ribeye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efruit and acidity cut the fat; the black pepper finish bridges the char\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polaner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62425124339871,"sku":"8145","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/3203\/files\/IMG-0656.jpg?v=1754412407","url":"https:\/\/eastsidecellars.com\/products\/ghostrunner-ungrafted-red-750ml","provider":"Eastside Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}