{"product_id":"2012-merlot-cabernet-franc-1","title":"2012 Merlot Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c!-- splitline --\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" class=\"wine-table\" style=\"height: 422.133px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.4127%; height: 36.5px;\"\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.3084%; height: 36.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.4127%; height: 36.5px;\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.3084%; height: 36.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"strong\" style=\"height: 35.5938px; width: 13.4127%;\"\u003eRegion:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px; width: 86.3084%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarossa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 43.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"strong\" style=\"height: 43.5625px; width: 13.4127%;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 43.5625px; width: 86.3084%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarnet Red, some brown notes, but certainly in line with the age of the wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 56.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"strong\" style=\"height: 56.5625px; width: 13.4127%;\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 56.5625px; width: 86.3084%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBlackcurrant, boysenberry and a touch of spearmint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 116.727px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"strong\" style=\"height: 116.727px; width: 13.4127%;\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 116.727px; width: 86.3084%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA generous rounded mid palate that is still bursting with fruit - layers of cranberries, blackcurrants, and plum.  Secondary flavours of cedar and tobacco have developed, giving the wine complexity and drive. The tannins in this wine have softened nicely, but not disappeared, leaving the wine supple and balanced.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 96.6875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"strong\" style=\"height: 96.6875px; width: 13.4127%;\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 96.6875px; width: 86.3084%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA beautifully aged full bodied red blend. Foodwise, I would pair with savoury, earthy dishes like grilled lamb chops or a mushroom ragu. Cheese with a few years of age would be a good match as well, possibly a Comte or Gouda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Irvine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46437063196726,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2170\/2215\/files\/MerlotCabFranc_df3120a3-0d32-4ddb-a92d-ad1f85e704e8.png?v=1779863196","url":"https:\/\/irvinewines.com.au\/products\/2012-merlot-cabernet-franc-1","provider":"Irvine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}