{"product_id":"waterbrook-merlot-reserve-2009","title":"Waterbrook Merlot Reserve 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWaterbrook Merlot Reserve is aged for 26 months in oak barrels (30% new)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t(59% American Oak, 31% French Oak, 10% Hungarian Oak)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tVineyards: Mirage, Canyon Ranch\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tMalolactic: 100%\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tYeast: Pasture Red\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tHarvest Dates: 9\/16\/09 - 10\/5\/09\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBottling Dates: 12\/10\/11\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tCases Produced: 2,407\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tpH: 3.68\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTA: 5.1 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tRS: None\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tAlcohol: 13.9%\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTasting Notes: Wonderfully developed cherry, smoke and leather aromas swirl in the glass. Juicy, bright cherries welcome you to the well-rounded palate. Layered notes of rich fruit, cocoa powder and leather lead to balanced tannins and lingering oak on the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing: Grilled Steak with Portabella Mushrooms, Rosemary Pork Chops, Pasta with Red Sauce\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"Supple, vibrant and distinctive for the white pepper and mascarpone notes weaving through the refreshing plum and currant fruit. Lingers impressively with gentle intensity.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Wine Spectator (October 15th 2012), \u003cstrong\u003e91 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterbrook Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948738506799,"sku":"W0EE184026MRM","price":26.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/waterbrook-merlot-reserve-2009","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}