Post & Vine
Carignane 2022
Mule Plane Vineyard
Lodi, California
The Post & Vine Carignane sets itself apart by returning to something California doesn’t always prioritize: its own history. Drawn from old vines in Lodi, it carries a natural depth and balance that doesn’t need shaping, only preservation. Under Rebekah Wineburg, the wine reflects a deliberate choice to step away from modern excess and allow the vineyard to define the outcome.
Mule Plane Vineyard exists as part of California’s earlier chapter, where Carignane was planted for durability, not prestige. Decades later, those same vines now offer something far more compelling: depth shaped by age, and structure that forms naturally. That continuity gives the wine its foundation, connecting it directly to a farming style that has largely disappeared.
That foundation allows Rebekah to do what she does best: step back. After years working at estates like Rudd, Staglin, Ornellaia, and Quintessa, her approach is intentional. She applies that experience not to shape the wine, but to protect it, guiding it so that what defines it remains intact from start to finish.
Post & Vine
Carignane 2022
Mule Plane Vineyard
Lodi, California
Your Price: $28
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“This dark red colored Carignane from Post & Vine opens with a forest floor and red raspberry bouquet with hints of nutmeg and pencil shavings. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is well-balanced, smooth, and fresh with nice tension. The flavor profile is spiced red plum and stony minerality blend with notes of red licorice and oolong tea. We also detected hints of cranberry and lingonberry. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and moderate fine-grained tannins stick around for a very long time. We would pair this outstanding value Carignane with poached salmon with wild rice and raspberry vinaigrette or roasted lamb with rosemary. Enjoy – KWGTP”
93 Points