{"product_id":"st-francis-merlot-sonoma-valley-reserve-2018-750ml","title":"St. Francis Merlot Sonoma Valley Reserve 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied, rich, and velvety, the Reserve Merlot features toasty aromas of plum pudding, espresso, and black licorice. Flavors to follow are full of depth with notes of mocha, blackberry and baking chocolate emerging before the lengthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve Merlot shows off the rich and flavorful fruit grown in the Wild Oak Estate Vineyard and Behler Estate Vineyard, both in Sonoma Valley. This picturesque valley is surrounded by the Sonoma Mountains to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east, providing perfect conditions for Merlot grapes. For additional richness and length, Merlot from high atop Sonoma Mountain was blended in to complement our valley floor fruit. This area’s warm summer days are cooled by evening breezes and fog from the Pacific Ocean, resulting in fruit with deep, complex flavors and aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter hand-sorting, the grapes underwent a two-day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor. The wine was then aged in 100% French oak barrels, 65% new, where it underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by 20 months of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975875629280,"sku":"107866","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/st.-francis-merlot-sonoma-valley-reserve_1.jpg?v=1663888993","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/st-francis-merlot-sonoma-valley-reserve-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}