{"product_id":"backsberg-family-wines-plum-valley-merlot-2023","title":"Plum Valley Merlot 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tasting Note Moritz Smelling Wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Product_Description_Moritz_Smelling_Wine.jpg?v=1629106985\" 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\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;\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Backsberg Family Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/rj4sll6ofafragd7-12700909632.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/weingut-backsberg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rj4sll6ofafragd7-12700909632.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/weingut-backsberg\"\u003eBacksberg Family Wines\u003c\/a\u003e Plum Valley Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delicious, \u003cstrong\u003efruity\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ered wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e-, \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e- and \u003cstrong\u003eoak aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eaged\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives it a \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced \u003cstrong\u003eacidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \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\u003eWith its velvety texture and deep complexity, this wine is a true pleasure for all red wine lovers. A wine that pampers the senses and delights the palate.\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 \u003cbr\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\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerlot\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" data-mce-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 the berries of the\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the blackbird, in French\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“merle”.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eOriginally, \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" title=\"Merlot\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was planted in the\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBordeaux region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof France, where it likely arose from a\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enatural cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand an\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eunknown grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBecause of its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethin skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand tendency to \u003cstrong\u003ewater stress\u003c\/strong\u003e, the variety should be planted in a\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclayey soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Especially under the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eharsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth African sun, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould be planted in areas 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;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eGenerally, the typical \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" title=\"Merlot\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/collections\/rebsorte-merlot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is considered 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-to-drink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewine. This is due to its low\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etannin content\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-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\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tasting Note Grape Variety\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Grape_Variety.jpg?v=1629106985\" 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\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tasting Note Wine and Food Pairing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Food_Pairing.jpg?v=1629106985\" 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\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 with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Backsberg Family Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/rj4sll6ofafragd7-12700909632.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/weingut-backsberg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rj4sll6ofafragd7-12700909632.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/weingut-backsberg\"\u003eBacksberg Family Wines\u003c\/a\u003e Plum Valley Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with a variety of \u003cstrong\u003emeat dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ebeef, lamb\u003c\/strong\u003e or\u003cstrong\u003e pork.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also pairs nicely with hearty \u003cstrong\u003estews, pasta with meat sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e or\u003cstrong\u003e aged cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a versatile wine that complements a wide range of dishes.\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","brand":"Backsberg Family Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54680861999372,"sku":"BG-1005-23","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/PlumValleyMerlot.jpg?v=1771240599","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en\/products\/backsberg-family-wines-plum-valley-merlot-2023","provider":"WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}