{"product_id":"smith-hooper-merlot-12-bottles","title":"Smith \u0026 Hooper Merlot 2023 (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 Deep crimson in colour. Ripe plum and cedar aromas combine with an inviting, exotic perfume of cinnamon and cloves. Bursting with plum, blackberry, cedar and dark berry flavours, the palate evolves into enticing savoury notes from the French oak. The lovely natural acidity combines well with the expressive fruit and tannins, keeping the wine enticing and structural. This wine is blended to be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve for five to seven years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C – slightly below room temperature to highlight the fruit, freshness and smooth tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not essential, but allowing the wine to breathe for 20–30 minutes after opening can help develop the plum, cedar and spice characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with char-grilled lamb chops, mushroom Wellington, roast chicken, pork dishes, veggie burgers, pasta with rich sauces, pizza, and mild cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Hooper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445884977458,"sku":"NEGSSMIMER236","price":270.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/4951\/5881\/files\/smith-and-hooper-merlot-2014-med_be464e98-8082-448a-95d3-55317dfafbd8.png?v=1783984056","url":"https:\/\/www.yourwines.com.au\/products\/smith-hooper-merlot-12-bottles","provider":"Your Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}