{"product_id":"balnaves-the-blend-cabernet-merlot-2021","title":"Balnaves 'The Blend' Cabernet Merlot' 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's a fair argument to position this wine as the leading traditional-styled Australian Cabernet at or around $22. Dry, sinewy, serious. Some spicy wood and long smooth tannin. Surprisingly classic in build but the fruit profile is friendly.. I'd expect this to go close to 10yrs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is 50% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon \u0026amp; 10% petit verdot; matured in 13% new French oak for 11 months. Blackcurrant, tonka bean and wet coffee grinds. A touch of violet and cassis. Nigella seed, clove and black pepper. Oak gathers the deeply dense black fruit in its embrace, and the wine concludes with a tailored dry finish. Plush and well structured.\" \u003cstrong\u003e93pts | James Halliday | Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Principles | Sustainable Winegrowing Australia | Vegan Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudwine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37283580182683,"sku":"balnaves-the-blend-cabernet-merlot-2018","price":22.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/products\/BalnavesTheBlend.jpg?v=1607848647","url":"https:\/\/goodsoulwines.com.au\/products\/balnaves-the-blend-cabernet-merlot-2021","provider":"Good Soul Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}