{"product_id":"elderton-barossa-merlot-2024","title":"Elderton Barossa Merlot 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eElderton's Estate Merlot - a stand-alone Barossa Merlot, released as a single varietal since the exceptional 1992 parcel and frequently rated among the country's best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the Ashmead family at Elderton, Nuriootpa (Barossa Valley), on a vineyard with plantings dating to 1894 and re-established under the Ashmeads from 1979. A small block of Merlot within the Nuriootpa family vineyard. Matured around 14 months in predominantly second-fill French puncheons. A long, cool autumn in 2024 allowed good flavour development and a lovely freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy cherry fruit with a touch of cinnamon. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium bodied, vibrant and supple, with punchy redcurrant, cherry and blackberry. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy-herbal tones and a toasty note balanced by fruit weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork belly with apple, slow-cooked ragu, mushroom-based dishes, semi-soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elderton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67916686557399,"sku":"au\/EWMER24","price":24.73,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/9785\/2054\/files\/eldertonmerlot_5e2ac8b5-7ce8-4f53-85d7-e699110ebd45.webp?v=1793486119","url":"https:\/\/www.bouchon.com.au\/products\/elderton-barossa-merlot-2024","provider":"Bouchon Wines and Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}