{"product_id":"iconic-wines-sidekick-merlot-2022-750ml","title":"Iconic Wines 'Sidekick' Merlot 2022 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eUNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA : LODI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSUSTAINABLE : Merlot, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMED-BODIED, RED PLUM, MULBERRY, STAR ANISE, EARTH, NEW OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt; style=\"margin: 0;\"\u0026gt;\u003cp\u003eMerlot built on Right Bank logic — 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, drawn across three Lodi sub-appellations. The bulk comes from the sandy loam of Mokelumne River; Borden Ranch and Sloughhouse supply the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oak decision is the tell. A quarter of the Merlot and all of the Cabernet Franc go into new French oak for six months, and the rest never touches wood — seasoning on the aromatics rather than a layer of vanilla across the whole blend. Structured and earthy, but with enough red plum to stay in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast 92 pts. Serve it cellar-cool and give it a plate — the acidity is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt; style=\"margin: 0;\"\u0026gt;\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eSmoked chicken and sweet potato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe acidity cuts the smoke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eMushroom and thyme ragù\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eearth meets earth, umami on both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGrilled lamb merguez\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003estar anise tracks the North African spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Iconic Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67645745070125,"sku":"vss1791820629775","price":15.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/5586\/7181\/files\/iconic-wines-sidekick-merlot-2022-750ml_1.jpg?v=1791820635","url":"https:\/\/www.hollowtreegoods.shop\/products\/iconic-wines-sidekick-merlot-2022-750ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}