{"product_id":"merlot-river-stone-estate-winery","title":"Merlot 2021, River Stone Estate Winery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis full-bodied Merlot was made to showcase the ripe varietal fruit character expressive of our rocky\/gravelly terroir. This wine is presently showing dark berry notes that include black cherry, sweet blackberry, black current, and plum with a hint of French oak. It has a medium body, balanced acidity and moderate tannins that are softening nicely with age.\n\u003cbr\u003eThis Merlot is approachable now, ready for consumption. This wine will age nicely well 7-10 years.\n\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker Notes: This 2020 Merlot was fermented in both stainless steel tanks (2200, 2850, and 5000 litre) and small fermentation totes to maximize skin-to-juice contact. The wine was receiving 2-3 punch downs daily. Upon completion of fermentation, the wine was pressed to tanks to settle sediment before transferring to a barrel where malolactic fermentation was completed. The wine was aged in premium French oak barrels (33% new) for approximately 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Stone Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46030349074644,"sku":"3113WINRIV","price":34.92,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/1381\/1668\/files\/merlot-2020-river-stone-estate-winery.webp?v=1739738578","url":"https:\/\/mywinecanada.com\/products\/merlot-river-stone-estate-winery","provider":"My Wine Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}