{"product_id":"dark-horse-merlot-red-wine-75cl-m202554205","title":"Dark Horse Merlot Red Wine 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold wine with big personality, this Merlot features robust flavours of dark berry jam. A complex blend that offers a plush yet distinctive finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine of California, U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTypical Values per 100ml\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnergy: 367kJ \/ 88kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackage type: Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecycling information: Whole Packaging - Recycle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull Product Name: Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains Sulphur Dioxide\/Sulphites. Contains Sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Dark Horse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark Horse winemaker, Beth Liston, believes that fortune favours the bold. Her pioneering approach to viticulture and winemaking champions originality and above all, taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Bottled by Encirc Ltd., Ash Road, Elton, Cheshire, CH2 4LF, U.K.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrape variety: Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent vintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for our Merlot were selected from premier California vineyards by our Winemaker Beth Liston. The warm and dry weather combined with minimal heat spikes make the ideal growing season. Canopy management played a key role in allowing just the right amount of sunlight on the berries, resulting in a perfect balance of vibrant flavours and aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark Horse Merlot has robust flavours with smooth tannins. Rich aromas of dark, jammy blackberries are complemented by toasted oak with a long, plush finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol by volume: 13.5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnits: 10.9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer: Darkhorse Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinemaker: Beth Liston\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for our Dark Horse Merlot were harvested at optimum ripeness to ensure extraction of rich colours and velvety tannings. Warmer temperatures around 85°-88°F were used during fermentation in order to achieve more intense flavours and aromatics. After the fermentation was complete, the wine was aged on oak to add complexity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597282066670,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2025-54205","price":16.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/640x640_9f13c35f-a58a-427c-97ee-d8be281a435a.jpg?v=1775861376","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/dark-horse-merlot-red-wine-75cl-m202554205","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}