{"product_id":"2022-merlot-ccrg","title":"2022 Merlot - CCRG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart and soul of the Barossa lives in our lovingly nurtured Estate Vineyard wines. Cool climate, ancient soils, pristine fruit, slower ripening, fuller flavours: this wine is testament to our commitment to excellence and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.98%; height: 669.438px;\" width=\"99%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5859px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5859px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e Vintage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5859px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEden Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5859px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRuby red with a vibrant purple hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1823px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 55.1823px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 55.1823px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBoysenberry and dark plum fruit with notes of caramel, crystallised ginger and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 97.9948px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 97.9948px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 97.9948px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA juicy, fruit driven wine with fresh vibrant flavours, balanced against a lightly chewy and pleasantly textural palate. Blood plum, mulberries and a savoury, earthy backbone give this wine drive and substance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 246.302px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 246.302px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 246.302px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA sophisticated, cool climate merlot, sourced from our estate grown Eden Valley vineyards.  This wine has been matured in (300L) hogshead barrels for 18 months. Predominantly older oak, but a few barrels of lightly toasted new French oak have been used to add freshness, complexity and length.  The gentle tannin structure and generous fruit of this wine pairs well with “mid weight” meats, like duck, turkey or a fillet steak. Dishes like mushroom gnocchi or a caramelized onion tart would also pair well.  From a cheese point of view, many lighter flavoured goat or sheep cheeses would be a good match.  This wine is drinking well now but will develop and express nicely with a bit of age – four to eight years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5859px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrink now but will age gracefully over the next 4 to 8 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 92.029px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.98%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 92.029px;\" width=\"23%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnalysis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.66%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 92.029px;\" width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 98.8179%; height: 93px;\" width=\"99%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4664%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 10px;\" width=\"20%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9417%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 10px;\" width=\"79%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e 14.6%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5859px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4664%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"20%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9417%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"79%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e5.9g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5859px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4664%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"20%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003epH:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9417%; padding: 0.75pt; height: 35.5859px;\" width=\"79%\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3.45pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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":46599807041590,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2170\/2215\/files\/22ALTMER_1.png?v=1756080314","url":"https:\/\/irvinewines.com.au\/products\/2022-merlot-ccrg","provider":"Irvine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}