{"product_id":"s-g-cabernet-merlot-999","title":"S\u0026G Wood Label 999","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke\u0026amp;Gamble Wood Label Cabernet Merlot + get another for just $9.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll aging was done in a combination of French and American oak barrels, with the fruit from Norfolk County being held in barrel for over one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged in French oak for twelve months, this wine drinks beautifully now and will benefit from cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the individual components are great blending partners, we ferment and age every component of both varieties of this blend separately until final blending just prior to bottling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose of dark berry fruits, with hints of anise and forest floor earthiness. The palate is elegant with fine tannins and persistent length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot adds chocolate and rich, fruity flavors to the wine, while the Cabernet Sauvignon makes the wine tannic, age-worthy, and powerful. Cabernet Franc adds distinct acidity and dark-fruit flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBest with beef, lamb and game, and will also pair well with dishes enhanced with black pepper and cloves. Other great pairings include rich duck, quail, roast lamb and beef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frisky Beaver | Smoke\u0026Gamble","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42087504019538,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8200\/3282\/files\/S_G_CabenetMerlot_999.jpg?v=1785887347","url":"https:\/\/smokegamble-friskybeaver.com\/products\/s-g-cabernet-merlot-999","provider":"Frisky Beaver | Smoke\u0026Gamble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}