{"product_id":"duckhorn-merlot-napa-valley-2019-750ml","title":"Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003cbr\u003eThis wine opens with an alluring nose of floral notes and dark red berries, characteristic of a quintessential Napa Valley Merlot. The palate is supple and polished with a seamless integration of fruit and tannin, enhanced by the inclusion of Cabernet Sauvignon and a hint of Cabernet Franc. The long, vibrant finish highlights meticulous craftsmanship and perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction\u003cbr\u003eWinter and spring provided ample rain, which allowed the vines to set a generous crop with excellent canopies. Budbreak arrived a little over a week early, and we enjoyed warm, steady weather throughout spring and summer. We began picking Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and some Merlot as early as mid-August, but the first big push began after a Labor Day heat event, when our generous canopies paid dividends, helping shade the grapes. After a busy few weeks, a cool spell allowed the remaining grapes time to mature. To counter the impact of modest mid-September rains, we applied a careful fruit drop, and were equally diligent during sorting. Overall, harvest lasted eleven weeks, delivering wines with excellent concentration, supple tannins, lovely finesse and dynamic acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal Composition: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duckhorn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975688982752,"sku":"103587","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/duckhorn-merlot-napa-valley_486dccfe-d32b-498f-9f63-403247369faf.jpg?v=1663886591","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/duckhorn-merlot-napa-valley-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}