{"product_id":"john-b-merlot","title":"John B Merlot 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINEMAKER’S COMMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs would be expected from a Merlot this is a very smooth wine with a soft, juicy tannin structure. A wine with attractive red berry fruit on the nose that follows through on the palate with a touch of toasted oak. An easy-drinking red for everyday enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/0008\/5987\/files\/John_B_Merlot_2024_1.pdf?v=1762257812\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDOWNLOAD FACTSHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/0008\/5987\/files\/John-B-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2022.pdf?v=1739786847\" title=\"John B Cabernet Sauvignon 2022\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eAWARDS \u0026amp; RATINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003e2023 VINTAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Double Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot vineyards were planted in 2019 in the rich calcareous soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were picked at optimum ripeness of between 24 and 25 °B and allowed to ferment naturally (wild yeast). During fermentation, the temperature was regulated at 25 – 28 °Celsius and the cap soaked with pump-overs every two to three hours. The wine fermented dry on the skins whereafter it was racked and lightly pressed. After malolactic fermentation started, a portion of the wine was transferred to older 300-litre French oak barrels where it was left to mature for 12 months. The other portion was tank matured with French oak staves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eFOOD PAIRING \u0026amp; SERVING SUGGESTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal match for red meats, pizza’s and pastas. Ideal for outdoor picnics and no need for a corkscrew, it’s screw-cap! Serve at room temperature (18°C) or slightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidual Sugar: 4.0g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 13.21 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity: 5.4 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePH: 3.57\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVA: 0.54 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Extract: 37.1 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal SO²: 82 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree SO²: 35 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003ePACKAGING DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle volume: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase size: 6 x 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePallet size: 120 x 6 x 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase weight: 7.42 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Stelvin (Screw-cap)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rietvallei Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51466455515442,"sku":null,"price":93.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7234\/9490\/files\/66_c6d69091-6da9-4b38-914e-18b45731ba33.png?v=1783865778","url":"https:\/\/zarleeah.com\/products\/john-b-merlot","provider":"zarleeah","version":"1.0","type":"link"}