{"product_id":"the-saltress-meritage-2023","title":"The Saltress Meritage 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon \/ 37% Merlot \/ 2% Malbec\/ 1% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead by Cabernet Sauvignon and softened by Merlot, this wine is accompanied by hints of ripe raspberry, plum, and subtle oak aromas. The tannins are balanced, leading to a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with hearty tomato-braised lamb shank or a roast beef casserole with vegetables and warm cornbread.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeidi Dietstein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness and then destemmed and crushed in the cellar. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks for 7-10 days, with daily pump-overs to extract optimal tannin, colour, and flavour. The Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in French oak barrels, while the Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc matured in stainless steel with American oak staves, introducing subtle vanilla notes. After a six-month maturation in stainless steel to balance the blend, the wine was then prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winesbyspier.com\/products\/the-saltress-sauvignon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TDW","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottles","offer_id":45117244407831,"sku":null,"price":840.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":45133719044119,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7470\/1847\/files\/TheSaltresMeritage2023-Ad2.0.png?v=1779866685","url":"https:\/\/dailywine.co.za\/products\/the-saltress-meritage-2023","provider":"The Daily Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}