{"product_id":"la-bri-merlot-2023","title":"Merlot 2023","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\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Product_Description_Moritz_Smelling_Wine.jpg?v=1629106985\"\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\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-mc\/collections\/weingut-la-bri\" title=\"Winery La Bri\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWinery La Bri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals enticing aromas of \u003cstrong\u003esmoked bacon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eviolets\u003c\/strong\u003e and ripe \u003cstrong\u003emulberry\u003c\/strong\u003e on the nose. The palate is \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy\u003c\/strong\u003e and soft, with hints of \u003cstrong\u003edark Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by integrated tannins, lively acidity and a long, harmonious finish.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe grapes come from three different blocks on clay soils in Franschhoek. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel, after which the wine matured for \u003cstrong\u003e22 months\u003c\/strong\u003e mainly in 300-litre French oak barrels, 16% of which were new. The result is an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines finesse and complexity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore-gbr.myshopify.com\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" title=\"Merlot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the world's most popular red wine grape varieties. The name is derived from a bird species that particularly enjoys pecking at Merlot berries – the blackbird, known as \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“merle”\u003c\/strong\u003e in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eOriginally, \u003ca href=\"\/en-mc\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" title=\"Merlot\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-mc\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was planted in France's \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux region\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it arose from a probable \u003cstrong\u003enatural cross\u003c\/strong\u003e between \u003cstrong\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 towards \u003cstrong\u003ewater stress\u003c\/strong\u003e, the grape variety must be planted in \u003cstrong\u003eloamy soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Especially under the \u003cstrong\u003eharsh\u003c\/strong\u003e South African sun, \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e should be planted in areas with \u003cstrong\u003edrainage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eMerlot is generally considered a \u003ca href=\"\/en-mc\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" title=\"Merlot\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-mc\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003edeep red colour, a smooth texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e, easy-drinking character. This is due to its low \u003cstrong\u003etannin content\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTypical flavours include \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eplum and\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant\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\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Grape_Variety.jpg?v=1629106985\"\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\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Food_Pairing.jpg?v=1629106985\"\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\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs wonderfully with \u003cstrong\u003egrilled lamb\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebeef fillet\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eaged hard cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\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","brand":"La Bri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62073073565964,"sku":"LB-1006-23","price":23.08,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/LaBriMerlot.jpg?v=1756306129","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en-mc\/products\/la-bri-merlot-2023","provider":"The WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}