{"product_id":"merlot-cabernet-franc","title":"Merlot \/ Cabernet Franc 2024","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Bordeaux-style red grown on URLAR's Baxter's Block in Gladstone, Wairarapa - a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc, co-fermented together to fully express the character of the site. The wine spent 10 months maturing in French oak before being carefully bottled, resulting in a wine with genuine structure and long-term ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex and layered, spanning floral and fruity through to savoury - violets, cassis, clove and plum give way to sandalwood, tomato leaf, oregano and leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTastes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavoury and structured, with tomato flesh, roasted capsicum and fleshy red plum. Broad, generous tannins and driving acidity carry the wine through a lengthy finish, pointing to real potential for long ageing (6-8 years). A great match for a barbecue, grilled red meats, or a hearty shared dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"URLAR Gladstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45454452687034,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/2856\/2874\/files\/Merlot-Cab-Franc-2024.png?v=1788323917","url":"https:\/\/urlar.co.nz\/products\/merlot-cabernet-franc","provider":"URLAR Gladstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}