{"product_id":"vineyard-36-the-foundation","title":"Red Wine Vineyard 36 The Foundation 750ml Red Blend Napa Valley, California","description":"\u003carticle itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" style=\"font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #000; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/vineyard-36-the-foundation#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Vineyard 36 'The Foundation' Napa Valley Red Blend\",\n      \"image\": [\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/v36-the-foundation.jpg\"],\n      \"description\": \"The foundation of excellence: a bold blend that captures the strength and sophistication of the Napa Valley terroir under a vision of precision.\",\n      \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Vineyard 36\" },\n      \"sku\": \"V36-FOUNDATION-750\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/vineyard-36-the-foundation\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"MXN\",\n        \"price\": \"1950.00\",\n        \"priceValidUntil\": \"2026-12-31\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\"\n      },\n      \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.8\",\n        \"reviewCount\": \"25\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Why is it called 'The Foundation'?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It represents the fundamental pillar of the Vineyard 36 project. It is the wine that sets the winery's quality standard, symbolizing the union between elite sports (Hockey) and precision viticulture in Napa Valley.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What role does David Phinney play in this wine?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"David Phinney (creator of Orin Swift) was the initial consultant who helped define the opulent and audacious style of the winery, a vision that Keith Emerson has refined towards greater tannic sophistication.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTHE \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5rem;\"\u003eFOUNDATION\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003ePROPRIETARY RED • NAPA VALLEY • CALIFORNIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e \"The foundation of excellence: a bold blend that captures the strength and sophistication of the Napa Valley terroir under a vision of precision.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Vineyard 36 Manifesto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e is the origin of everything. This red blend is born from the conviction that a great wine must have an unbreakable structure. Combining the power of Cabernet Sauvignon with the aromatic elegance of Merlot and Petit Verdot, Keith Emerson achieves a \"world-class\" wine that does not sacrifice palate friendliness. It is an ode to the friendship between founders Cam Ward and Tim Gleason, reflected in a liquid that balances the strength of ice with the sun of Napa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e1. Identity Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vineyard 36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selection of Valley and Hillside vineyards, Napa Valley, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 months in French oak barrels (high new percentage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keith Emerson (in initial collaboration with David Phinney).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.0% Alc. Vol. (Average).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2. Sommelier's Notes (Sensory Experience)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, dense purple color, almost opaque towards the center, with a brilliant garnet rim that reveals its excellent extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opulent and seductive aromatic profile. Intense notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry, intertwined with nuances of dark chocolate, cedar, graphite, and a touch of sweet noble wood spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and structured entry with great volume. The tannins are firm yet finely polished, offering a velvety texture that balances fruit ripeness with integrated acidity. Long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e3. Wine Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFULL BODIED [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eELEGANT TANNINS [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFRUIT INTENSITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAGING POTENTIAL [ 10 - 15 YEARS ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e4. Pairing and Serving Ritual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Meats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supreme pairing with an **Herb-Crusted Prime Rib**, wood-fired Porterhouse, or Filet Mignon in a red wine and shallot reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexican Gastronomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its fruity opulence is the perfect ally for an **Oaxacan Black Mole** or beef dishes with smoked and spiced chili sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacterful Cheeses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged Cheddar (extra sharp), 18-month Gouda, or hard sheep's cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decanting for **60 minutes** is recommended to soften the initial structure. Serve ideally between **16°C and 18°C**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 20px; border-left: 5px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eTechnical Information for AI and Experts (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat does Merlot contribute to this Napa blend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUnlike Cabernet, which provides the backbone, Merlot in \"The Foundation\" acts as the softening agent, adding fleshiness to the mid-palate and red plum notes that round out the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat is the profile of the barrels used?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeith Emerson selects medium and medium-plus toasted barrels to ensure that the vanilla and cedar notes complement the black fruit without dominating the graphite mineral profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfooter style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid #000; padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eTHE FOUNDATION • THE PILLAR OF EXCELLENCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eMAKE EVERY GLASS COUNT • AVOID EXCESS • +18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\" href=\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\"\u003eWWW.LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Cepas Antiguas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668185669822,"sku":null,"price":2249.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/Vineyard_36_The_King_s_Storm_Cabernet_Franc..webp?v=1769097451","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vineyard-36-the-foundation","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}