{"product_id":"ironstone-meritage-reserve-2013","title":"Ironstone Meritage Reserve 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the 2013 vintage, our winemaker chose four of the noble Bordeaux grape varieties to be a part of this magnificent blend which is an exceptionally elegant full-bodied wine. Aromas of blackberry jam, cassis and cola layered by mint and white pepper are displayed. Luscious cooked berry fruit fills the mouth with hints of vanilla and rich blackberry carries through to a smooth and well-rounded finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row vc_row  mk-fullwidth-false  attched-false   vc_row-fluid  js-master-row  mk-in-viewport main_product_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"11533\" class=\"product_desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_contain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-7 wpb_column column_container  _ height-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"all_pro_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOur winemaker hand-selected grapes throughout our vineyards only using what he considers to be the best of each variety.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManually harvested at its peak, each individual batch was fermented, received prolonged maceration, and was independently aged for 20 months in small French and American oak barrels in our underground caves.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManually aerated by local miners, many whose families came by the gold in the 1800's, these caves continue to remain at natural temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit all year round.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich slowly decreases the alcohol content of the wine while preserving its flavor concentration.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter aging in the barrel, the varieties were mixed shortly before bottling, and received an additional aging in the bottle before launch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombinations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe interior of France, where meals are prepared with minimal fanfare, is the inspiration for the combination with Meritage.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSimple foods such as coq au vin, roasted lamb leg and roast beef breast are excellent choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ironstone Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 750ml \/ Red","offer_id":41253177484,"sku":"2149124-1","price":23.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 \/ 750ml \/ Red","offer_id":41253179916,"sku":"2149124-1","price":23.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1780\/9427\/products\/ironstone-meritage-reserve-2013-ironstone-vineyards.jpg?v=1590250150","url":"https:\/\/winechateau.com\/products\/ironstone-meritage-reserve-2013","provider":"Wine Chateau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}