{"product_id":"smith-hooper-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-12-bottles","title":"Smith \u0026 Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022 (12 bottles)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk200619305\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; color: #212b36;\"\u003e🛒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk200619305;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eMarketplace Product - Please allow up to 3 - 5 days for dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium depth magenta in colour. There are hints of dried herbs, dark red plums and lovely oak aromas, with perfumed floral notes including violets. The palate is plush and full-bodied with Merlot showing through as blueberry and blackcurrant fruits. The sweet fruit is well supported by Cabernet tannin and acidity, with a dark chocolate edge from the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C – best served slightly below room temperature to enhance the fruit, structure and tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended (optional) – decant for 30–60 minutes before serving to allow the Cabernet Sauvignon structure, oak and dark fruit characters to open up. It can also be enjoyed immediately after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy now, but will continue to develop with careful cellaring. Suitable for drinking through to approximately 2030–2031.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs beautifully with slow-cooked beef, roast lamb, grilled steak, mushroom dishes, rich tomato-based pasta, aged cheeses, and hearty Mediterranean dishes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Hooper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445871575346,"sku":"NEGSSMICAM226","price":270.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/4951\/5881\/files\/smith-and-hooper-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-2013-med_9394893b-e25c-4ee6-a540-232c93881598.png?v=1783984056","url":"https:\/\/www.yourwines.com.au\/products\/smith-hooper-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-12-bottles","provider":"Your Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}