{"product_id":"matanzas-creek-merlot-2022-750ml","title":"Matanzas Creek Merlot 2022 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93pts Tasting Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn explosion of ripe dark cherries settles atop a creamy base with flavors of German chocolate cake. White pepper plays into the wine's elegant profile, unveiling notes of cinnamon toast and roast coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91pts Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Merlot Alexander Valley pours a dark inky red color and is ripe on the nose but a bit shy to open initially, gradually unraveling to notes of graphite, black plum, olive, and forest earth. The palate is structured and rich and has a heartier feel, with more rich tannins coming through the midpalate and finish, and it has a freshness of acidity that keeps it from feeling dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas and flavors of violets, marionberry, and abundant fresh plum aromas. Medium to full body, silky smooth texture. Tannins are supple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with beet salad with goat cheese, fried eggplant, or roasted chicken with cardamon cumin basmati rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53592386601324,"sku":"728759132109","price":44.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/products\/matanzas-creek-merlot-2014-750ml-973959.jpg?v=1691428545","url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/products\/matanzas-creek-merlot-2022-750ml","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}