{"title":"Petit Verdot","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"duckhorn-vineyards-napa-valley-merlot","title":"Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is rich and luxurious with flavours of ripe red berries, fig compote, and vanilla, enveloped by soft tannins. The addition of Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine extra body and structure, with recognizable aromas of black cherries, plums, and spices. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now or in a few years, with the potential to age and develop further. The finish is rich and long. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairings \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs perfectly with barbecue. A steak or Angus burgers are its great friends. In addition, ham, lamb, and meatloaf also pair perfectly with this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/merlot\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the first grape variety with which Dan Duckhorn started his winemaking adventure. Inspired by the potential of this grape in Bordeaux, he decided to make wine from this grape in Napa Valley. The wine is a beautiful representation of the diversity of soils and sub-climates in Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the different grape varieties and parcels are fermented and aged separately before being blended. The aging takes place for 15 months in French oak barrels, of which 40% are new and 60% are neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuckhorn Vineyards was founded in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in Napa Valley and has built up a strong reputation. Craftsmanship and quality are paramount, which is reflected in the diverse portfolio of wines that reflect the unique terroir of Napa Valley. The winery uses carefully selected grapes from various vineyards to produce wines of consistently high quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n2022:\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – James Suckling \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n2021:\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e93 points – James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – Wine Spectator \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n2019:\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e94 points – Wine Review Online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n92 points – Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e: The name \"Duckhorn\" does not come from wine but from the hobby of founder Dan Duckhorn, who enjoyed duck hunting\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Duckhorn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944350060869,"sku":"P27791","price":52.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/783d0058b5bd973768040b03b641ab7b39b50d1f.jpg?v=1787299624"},{"product_id":"amstramgram-l-epicurius-malbec","title":"Amstramgram The Epicurean Malbec","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Amstramgram L'Epicurius Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmstramgram L'Epicurius Malbec has a deep red-purple colour and is bursting with aromas of small red fruits and spices, such as white pepper, cinnamon, and thyme. On the palate, this L'Epicurius is delightfully smooth, round, and fruity. Flavours of pomegranate, liquorice, violets, and grilled nuts, and powerful red and black fruit (blackcurrants, blackberries, redcurrants). Just like its label, the wine is powerful, expressive, and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmstramgram L'Epicurius Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e is delicious with a barbecue, but also very tasty with a Moroccan lamb tagine and grilled vegetables, or with game and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalmel \u0026amp; Joseph is the winery behind this wine, and they are experimenting with this Amstramgram line. The winery was founded in 1995 and is located in the Languedoc-Roussillon, where they have been producing beautiful wines with a modern twist for many years.\u003cbr\u003eThe winery is known for, among other things, the immensely popular Villa Blanche wines. This Amstramgram L'Epicurius is slightly less known, but just as delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blend of Petit Verdot and Malbec is more commonly found in Bordeaux, but the winemakers in the Languedoc also know how to handle it. The grapes are hand-picked and sorted to use only the best grapes. Subsequently, the wine is aged for 3 months in 2-year-old oak barrels to further develop the flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Languedoc is the largest wine region in France and roughly corresponds to the former region of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/languedoc-roussilion\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eLanguedoc-Roussillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It stretches along the southeast coast from the Rhône to the Spanish border. 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The aroma reveals cassis, ripe plums, and dark fruit, with a subtle spicy hint of mint. The taste is rich and juicy, with ripe black fruit, soft tannins, and pleasant oak notes. A powerful wine, yet beautifully approachable thanks to its rounded structure and fresh undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with grilled and pan-fried red meat, hamburgers, lamb, and stews. This blend also pairs well with pasta with a robust tomato sauce, mushrooms, or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The grapes grow on north and east-facing slopes with soils of weathered granite and loam. 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