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The Stanley Cup is back in Carolina, and few wines are more connected to this moment than Vineyard 36 Five Bands Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vineyard 36 is the passion project of former Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward, who backstopped the Canes to their historic 2006 Stanley Cup victory, and Tim Gleason, former Hurricanes defenseman and current assistant coach on this year's championship team. Their connection to Carolina hockey is woven into every bottle.

The Five Bands label pays tribute to the Stanley Cup itself. Like the Cup, it is understated, iconic, and instantly recognizable to those who understand what it represents. The simple silver label carries a deeper meaning, honoring the pursuit of excellence and the achievement of reaching the pinnacle of the sport.

The 2023 Five Bands Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from premier sites in Oakville and Rutherford, blending 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc. Crafted by acclaimed Napa Valley winemaker Keith Emerson and aged 19 months in 100% new French oak, it delivers the power, structure, and elegance worthy of a championship celebration.

At DRINK, we love wines with a story, but only when the wine in the bottle lives up to the story on the label. Five Bands delivers on both counts.

And if you're looking for the ultimate keepsake from this championship season, our friends at Raleigh Custom Burn can personalize the bottle with custom laser engraving. Whether it's a Stanley Cup celebration, a gift for the Hurricanes fan in your life, or a bottle destined for the cellar, a personalized Five Bands becomes more than a great wine. It becomes a piece of Carolina hockey history.

With Hurricanes fans celebrating across the state, these wines have been moving quickly. If you'd like a bottle to commemorate a championship season, now is a good time to secure one before they disappear into collectors' cellars.

The Cup is in Carolina.
The wine is at DRINK.
The memory can last forever.