{"product_id":"goldschmidt-vineyards-chelsea-goldschmidt-merlot-2019-750ml","title":"Goldschmidt Vineyards Chelsea Goldschmidt Merlot 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Alexander Valley vintage brought a cool season, heavy rainfall, and slow ripening, resulting in dense, balanced wines with moderate alcohol. Delayed bud break and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wsc-id=\"mn4pltityok1guccp\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-scayt-word=\"veraison\" class=\"scayt-misspell-word\"\u003everaison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epushed harvest into November. A likely cause of stalled sugar levels was deep-rooted vines absorbing water over producing sugar. The extended hang time led to excellent tannin and flavor development—a structured, age-worthy vintage worth repeating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby with violet undertones, this youthful Merlot bursts with high toned aromas of wild raspberry,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wsc-id=\"mn4plk1kv5nts1shg\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-scayt-word=\"redcherry\" class=\"scayt-misspell-word\"\u003ered cherry\u003c\/span\u003e, and pomegranate, accented by rose petal, baking spice, and a hint of crushed limestone. Lively and energetic on the palate, it delivers vibrant notes of cranberry, plum, and red cherry, with polished\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wsc-id=\"mn4plk4hv843pwg34\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-scayt-word=\"tannins\" class=\"scayt-misspell-word\"\u003etannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand mid-palate complexity from white pepper and blueberry. The finish is sleek and mineral driven, with lingering black cherry and spice. More agile and lifted than its Dry Creek counterpart, it reflects Alexander Valley’s warm days and cool nights with clarity and verve. Drink through 2035.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 points – Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e90 points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldschmidt Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975723978976,"sku":"104309","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/goldschmidt-vineyards-chelsea-goldschmidt-merlot_1.jpg?v=1663887099","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/goldschmidt-vineyards-chelsea-goldschmidt-merlot-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}