This sangria checks most boxes for a Charlotte weeknight: plums are seasonal locally through August, red wine and club soda are everywhere, and all ingredients are at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart without a second trip. The stated 130 minutes is honest for proper fruit maceration and chill time, which matters for flavor—the ginger liqueur is the only semi-specialty item, but major grocers stock it reliably. At roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving for a full batch, it's reasonable for entertaining, and sangria reheats philosophically if you chill it fresh; the real caveat is that it demands advance planning and drinks best the same evening it's prepared, making it a party dish rather than a weeknight solution.