{"product_id":"the-black-pig-merlot","title":"The Black Pig Merlot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian Merlot is often overlooked and sits down the pecking order, living quietly in the shadow of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, just doing its thing. And its thing is to deliver wonderfully juicy, plum-and-red-berry-laden grapes to award-winning winemaker, David King, to transform into the one of the most drinkable red wines out there. This Merlot is perfectly ripe, smooth and has a lovely, delicate, spiced edge with notes of plum, blackberry and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe started harvest in late January which is earlier than usual but the weather in January was extremely hot which advanced ripening. We had large canopies which gave good protection to the bunches. As much as rain was desperately needed, we were fortunate to harvest at optimum ripeness, with no disease pressure and no stoppages due to rain events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage type\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlass bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for Vegans \u0026amp; Vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirgin Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrand details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirgin Wines is on a mission to create joy from grape to glass. For a quarter of a century, their innovative way of working has seen Virgin Wines working hand in hand with talented winemakers across the globe to create and source only the best, most premium wines that their customers want. They combine the team's expertise with customer feedback to continuously shape their exclusive range - one that you won't find anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrape variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerlot (100%)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCurrent vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRegional information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouth Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Merlot is perfectly ripe, smooth and has a lovely, delicate, spiced edge with notes of plum, blackberry and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlcohol by volume\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.20\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirgin Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with charcuterie and cheese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid King and Frank Mollo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVinification details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermented in stainless steel, 7-10 days on skins, 2 pump-overs per day. 30 days on fine lees post pressing and centrifugation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virgin Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57042425938303,"sku":null,"price":18.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/0714\/5343\/files\/500x500_bd6b4dcb-4a33-4f65-97fa-cea08db6175e.jpg?v=1772254076","url":"https:\/\/interactivegroupltd.co.uk\/products\/the-black-pig-merlot","provider":"Interactive Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}