{"product_id":"merlot-2021","title":"Merlot 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image Slider Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Product_Description_Moritz_Smelling_Wine.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Moritz Smelling Wine\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=anthonij%20rupert\" title=\"Anthonij Rupert\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnthonij Rupert\u003c\/a\u003e Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning red wine produced by the South African Winery \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=anthonij%20rupert\" title=\"Anthonij Rupert\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnthonij Rupert\u003c\/a\u003e Wyne\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine comes from the vineyards of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=anthonij%20rupert\" title=\"Anthonij Rupert\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnthonij Rupert\u003c\/a\u003e Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Franschhoek Valley, which is known for its premium red wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine is made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Merlot grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are hand-harvested and carefully selected. After fermentation the wine is aged for \u003cstrong\u003e18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it its rich and complex character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=anthonij%20rupert\" title=\"Anthonij Rupert\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnthonij Rupert\u003c\/a\u003e Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e has a \u003cstrong\u003edark red\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecolor\u003c\/strong\u003e and an intense aroma of \u003cstrong\u003edark\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efruits\u003c\/strong\u003e such as blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry, along with notes of \u003cstrong\u003espice\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and elegant with soft \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product--description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eGrape variety Merlot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Merlot\" href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore-gbr.myshopify.com\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most popular red wine grape varieties in the world. The name can be traced to a bird species that particularly likes to peck at Merlot berries – the blackbird, in French \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“merle”.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eOriginally \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Merlot\" href=\"\/en-gr\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-gr\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was cultivated in France’s \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBordeaux region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, where it likely arose from a \u003cstrong\u003enatural crossing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eunknown grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBecause of its \u003cstrong\u003ethin skin\u003c\/strong\u003e and tendency to \u003cstrong\u003ewater stress\u003c\/strong\u003e, the variety must be planted in a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclay soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Especially under the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eharsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e South African sun, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMerlot grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould be planted on sites with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edrainage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eGenerally the typical \u003ca title=\"Merlot\" href=\"\/en-gr\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-gr\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is regarded as a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edark-red, smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeasy-drinking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewine. This is due to its low \u003cstrong\u003etannin content\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTypical flavor aromas include \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplum and\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong\u003espices and vanilla.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Single Image Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Grape_Variety.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Grape Variety\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Single Image Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Food_Pairing.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Wine and Food Pairing\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=anthonij%20rupert\" title=\"Anthonij Rupert\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnthonij Rupert\u003c\/a\u003e Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ideal companion for \u003cstrong\u003ebeef dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elamb\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egame\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eaged cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can also be enjoyed on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mtsde-cultivation-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anthonij Rupert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54584768594188,"sku":"AR-1005-21","price":60.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/AnthonijRupertMerlot2016_1675c69a-e8db-4ed7-a498-2adbad56c68c.jpg?v=1704985025","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en-gr\/products\/merlot-2021","provider":"WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}