{"product_id":"origin-merlot-2022","title":"Saint Clair Origin Merlot 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Ruby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRipe dark berries and chocolate with mixed Christmas spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFruit driven with flavours of dark ripe plum and blackcurrant. The palate is rich and silky with a dark chocolate like structure and a long toasty finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eApproachable now and will continue to evolve for a further five years and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing de-stemming into stainless steel tanks the grapes were cold soaked for five days. This assists with maximising the extraction of flavour and colour. Inoculated with specialised yeast to finish fermentation and then hand plunged and pumped over for gentle extraction of colour, flavour and tannin. The young wine was kept in contact with skins and tasted daily until the right extraction and balance was achieved then gently pressed. Once settled it was then racked to settling tanks and seasoned French oak where it underwent secondary fermentation (malolactic fermentation). After ageing on light lees the wine was blended, fined, balanced and carefully prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFruit was harvested from a number of specifically chosen, naturally low cropping vineyards from Marlborough’s Wairau Plain. The grapes were carefully monitored until they reached full physiological ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol 12% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitratable Acidity 5.4 g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA perfect match for grilled fillet steak with mushrooms and a red wine sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_Origin_Marborough_Merlot.pdf?v=1778963380\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2022 tasting notes as a PDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_Origin_Gimblett_Gravels_Merlot.pdf?v=1727912006\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Origin_Gimblett_Gravels_Merlot.pdf?v=1678218559\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017_Saint_Clair_Origin_Gimblett_Gravels_Merlot.pdf?v=1679586714\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93\/100 (5 Stars) - Wine Orbit, Sam Kim, 2024\u003cbr\u003eIt's richly fruited and beautifully composed, showing blackcurrant, dried herb, star anise and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and persistency, superbly framed by fine texture and beautifully infused tannins, finishing sturdy and supple simultaneously. At its best: now to 2029\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSILVER MEDAL - Hawkes Bay Wine Show, 2021, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSILVER MEDAL- NZ International Wine Competition, 2021, 2022 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSILVER MEDAL - New World Wine Awards, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91\/100 - Bob Campbell, 2021\u003cbr\u003eAlmost inky, fruit-focused merlot with black-fleshed plum, blackberry and cassis flavours. A ripe, full-flavoured wine supported by peppery tannins and fresh acidity. Makes a strong statement. 16 MAR 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"rich and silky with a dark chocolate like structure and a long toasty finish.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166460883127,"sku":"SC 22 MER ORI 12","price":324.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166460850359,"sku":"SC 22 MER ORI 6","price":162.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40166460817591,"sku":"SC 22 MER ORI 1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/SaintClairOriginMerlot2022.png?v=1778963415","url":"https:\/\/saintclair.co.nz\/products\/origin-merlot-2022","provider":"Saint Clair Family Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}