{"product_id":"merus-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2021","title":"Merus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Napa Valley red composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The fruit came from selected vineyards in Rutherford, Coombsville, and Spring Mountain. After whole-berry destemming, the grapes received a five-day cold soak and a warm nine-day fermentation with twice-daily pump overs. The wine was basket pressed, completed malolactic fermentation, and matured for 18 months in new French oak. This 2021 vintage is bottled in a \u003cstrong\u003e750 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e format at \u003cstrong\u003e14.8% ABV \/ 29.6 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerus describes the wine as bold and brooding, with a mouth-coating texture and substantial structure. Caramel, cherry, blueberry, and blackberry unfold alongside cinnamon and fig, while the blend’s firm frame and concentrated fruit reflect the low-yield 2021 growing season. The winery reported small berries with high flavor concentration after a dry start to the year, followed by a warm summer and early fall that supported ripening. The resulting Cabernet-led blend balances dark fruit, oak spice, and tannin, with the depth to continue developing in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48937637970073,"sku":"850319003014","price":171.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/7177\/7177\/files\/rank1092-primary_prepared-gmss0UWNrb99020.jpg?v=1787761587","url":"https:\/\/vintagewineandspirits.com\/products\/merus-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2021","provider":"Vintage Wine \u0026 Spirits ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}