{"product_id":"siegel-gran-crucero-limited-edition-2008","title":"Siegel Gran Crucero Limited Edition 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSiegel Gran Crucero Limited Edition is made with 50% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Carmenere. 1,500 cases produced.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes are carefully hand picked, selected and taken to the crusher where the stems are separated. They are placed in stainless steel tanks for cold maceration for 5 to 6 days. Temperature is carefully raised to start fermentation at 24 degrees C and 28 degrees C in order to keep varietal aromas. During the initial fermentation, a daily pump over is done and when fermentation is finished part of the wine is left in post fermenting maceration for 2 to 3 weeks; it is then separated from the skins and pressed. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels (30% American and 70% French), where the wine stays for about 16 months. Finally a soft clarification and a cold stabilization when necessary are done. Aged in American and French oak barrels for 14 months.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tLovely and intense violet color. It has aromas of confiture, notes of spices, green and red pepper, well complemented with smoky tones and intense coffee and tobacco aromas. Soft tannins, it is a rounded and expressive wine, very generous, nice concentration and sweet flavors to the end, with spicy and peppery flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"a blend of 50% syrah, 35% cabernet sauvignon and 15% carmenere) Deep ruby. Wild aromas of cassis, dark chocolate, smoky herbs and earth, along with a touch of incense. Then supple and pliant, offering juicy redcurrant and bitter cherry, smoke and licorice flavors. The sappy finish lingers with good authority and echoes the smoky note.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e-Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (May\/June 2011) 89 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siegel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948716093487,"sku":"CH0EE186046SYM","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/siegel-gran-crucero-limited-edition-2008","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}