{"product_id":"2016-meerlust-merlot-stellenbosch-south-africa","title":"Meerlust Merlot Stellenbosch South Africa 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerlot blend.  Selected from vineyards of 26 year old Estate-grown Merlot plantings situated on well drained yet clay-rich Oak leaf, Vilafontes and Klapmuts soil. 30% vendage vert (green harvesting cluster removal) at 60% veraison to ensure concentration and even-ripening. Leaves around the bunches were removed 3 weeks before harvesting to ensure physiological ripeness of the berries.  Grapes hand-picked \u0026amp; selected before crushing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with partial un-inoculated fermentation. Daily remontage for gentle extraction. A portion of the wine was given extended maceration on the skins for three weeks before pressing. Malolactic fermentation took place in 300 litre French oak Hogsheads. Maturation in 50% new Nevers French oak, 50% second fill Nevers for 17 months before bottling. The Meerlust Merlot 2016 is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc for structure and acidity and 5% Petit Verdot which gives the wine a lifted floral aroma and polished, sleek tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northeast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47790193967275,"sku":"NK014","price":248.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/meerlust-merlot.jpg?v=1789182711","url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/products\/2016-meerlust-merlot-stellenbosch-south-africa","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}