{"title":"Merlot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMERLOT\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDeep color, full body, high alcohol, and low tannin are the characteristics of wines made from the Merlot grape. The aromas and flavors can be plummy or sometimes chocolatey, or they can suggest tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSome wine drinkers find Merlot easier to like than Cabernet Sauvignon because it’s less tannic. Other winemakers feel that Merlot isn’t satisfactory in its own right, and thus often blend it with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, or both. Merlot makes both inexpensive, simple wines and, when grown in the right conditions, very serious wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerlot is actually the most-planted grape variety in Bordeaux, where it excels in the Right Bank districts of Pomerol and St. Emilion. Merlot is also important in Washington state, California, the Long Island district of New York, Northeastern Italy, and Chile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"robert-hall-merlot-2016","title":"Robert Hall Merlot 2016","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"809e7265_1547609619\" class=\"powr-popup\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRich aromas of ripe black cherry accentuated by hints of cedar emanate from our 2016 Merlot. Lush, ruby-red color indicates the level of concentration yielded by the vintage and the vineyards. On the palate, rich flavors mirror the aromas and are complemented by soft, silky tannins on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 vintage began with below average rainfall as the Paso Robles area continues to be effected by drought. The dry start was followed by above average warm temperatures that lasted through June, at which point temperatures became more moderate. The early warm weather accelerated fruit development and allowed for an improved fruit set compared to the 2015 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45511341801783,"sku":"830949000157","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/5148\/5751\/products\/Buy_Robert_Hall_Merlot_2016_Online__22721.1644990886.1280.1280.jpg?v=1685683269"},{"product_id":"roth-merlot-sonoma-2015-750ml","title":"Roth Merlot, Sonoma 2015 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grapes of Roth is Winemaker Roman Roth's private label, and a true testament to his classic, yet adventerous, wine-making style. Well-balanced by round ripe tannins with great layers and good structure. The finish is long with nice toasted oak, almonds and minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense aromas of dark fruits, hints of sweet spice, and silky dark chocolate. Richly concentrated black plum, violet, chocolate cream and cardamom fill the palate on this dense and dark Merlot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is powerful in its elegance with firm, well integrated tannins and a lively acidity showing excellent minerality while holding up the concentrated aromas of cassis, sandalwood and leather strap (fresh leather), amplifying the perception of earth tones and floral notes(violets). This wine is elegant, powerful, alive and extremely balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45511631536439,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/5148\/5751\/products\/Roth_Merlot_Sonoma_2015__79472.1607137149.1280.1280.jpg?v=1702453376"}],"url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshipped.com\/collections\/wine-red-wine-merlot.oembed","provider":"Whiskey Shipped","version":"1.0","type":"link"}