{"product_id":"jordan-black-magic-merlot","title":"Jordan Black Magic Merlot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Jordan Black Magic Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJordan Black Magic Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful yet elegant red wine from Stellenbosch. The nose reveals ripe plums, blackcurrants and dark fruit, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, spices and subtle French oak. The palate is full-bodied and round, with juicy dark fruit, soft velvety tannins and a beautiful fresh undertone. The finish is long, spicy and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn excellent accompaniment to red meat, grilled sirloin, lamb and game. Also delicious with stews, mushroom dishes and aged hard cheeses. A great choice for a hearty meal where the wine can have some character\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Jordan Black Magic Merlot comes from Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The Merlot grapes come from mature vineyards on slopes with weathered granite soils. A portion of the grapes is fermented as whole berries, after which the wine ages for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. This provides extra depth and spiciness, while maintaining the ripe fruit and soft structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jordan-wine-estate\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eJordan winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the only winery in \u003cstrong\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/strong\u003e that owns vineyards planted in every cardinal direction. They own no less than 164 hectares in this beautiful wine region. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 160 to 410 meters and benefit from the cooling influences of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2024 – Gold, Veritas Awards – Black Magic Merlot 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2024 – Double Platinum, Top 100 NWC – Black Magic Merlot 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2024 – 92 points, Tim Atkin – Black Magic Merlot 2022 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2023 – Silver, IWSC – Black Magic Merlot 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2023 – Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards – Black Magic Merlot 2021 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2022 – 92 points, Tim Atkin – Black Magic Merlot 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2022 – Grand Cru, National Wine Challenge – Black Magic Merlot 2020 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Magic\u003c\/strong\u003e not only refers to the dark, almost inky color of the wine. Jordan's Merlot vineyards are on soils rich in black tourmaline, a mineral that darkens the granite soil. This forms a nice story behind the name of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jordan Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944372080965,"sku":"P43155","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/2768ce3637330fcff9100144b07b14c49e130e2b.jpg?v=1787299975","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/jordan-black-magic-merlot","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}