{"product_id":"winexpert-le-series-2026-connexion-red-grenache-merlot-languedoc-france-december-2026","title":"Winexpert LE Series 2026 - \"Connexion Red\" - Grenache Merlot - Languedoc, France (December 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE $60. PRE-ORDER NOW FOR BEST PRICE \u0026amp; AVAILABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER DEADLINE IS SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e    The Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: -.25pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eConnexion Red brings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003etogether two of France’s most celebrated red grapes. Grenache, a hallmark of the Rhône Valley, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003emeets Merlot, the signature variety of Bordeaux. Dark berry notes lead, supported by subtle plum and raspberry undertones. Gentle spice and soft herbal hints complement the fruit, while smooth tannins and bright acidity create a balanced, approachable finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: -.25pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: -.25pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eLanguedoc’s Mediterranean climate provides warm sunshine balanced by cooling coastal breezes. The region’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003elimestone and clay soils help retain moisture in the dry landscape, supporting healthy vine growth and concentrated fruit. These favourable conditions allow varieties like Grenache and Merlot to ripen fully while maintaining freshness, producing expressive wines with both richness and balance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: -.25pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 111%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHerb-roasted lamb and grilled sausages \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 111%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eMushroom risotto \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 111%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eCharcuterie board with aged cheeses and fig jam \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Languedoc, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-Full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabels Included \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Shrink Tops:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinewarehouse.ca\/search?filter.v.price.gte=0.00\u0026amp;filter.v.price.lte=20.00\u0026amp;page=1\u0026amp;q=shrink+tops\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrink Tops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Corks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinewarehouse.ca\/collections\/corks-and-caps?gf_67318=6.99%3A20.05\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winexpert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48318165352654,"sku":"G010409","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/8571\/9758\/files\/WXLE26ConnexionRed.png?v=1788123649","url":"https:\/\/www.thewinewarehouse.ca\/products\/winexpert-le-series-2026-connexion-red-grenache-merlot-languedoc-france-december-2026","provider":"The Wine Warehouse CA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}