{"product_id":"mirlo-merlot-2024","title":"Mirlo Merlot 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to smooth, juicy reds wines with oodles of flavor, Spain always overdelivers. \u003cb\u003eMirlo Merlot\u003c\/b\u003e from Cariñena, just southeast of Rioja, is no exception. It’s a silky-smooth, fruit-forward gem we can’t seem to get enough of.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCariñena is one of Spain’s oldest winegrowing regions. Rocky soils, scorching hot days and cool evenings help grapes reach the peak of plush perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBut here’s the fun part about this bottling: \u003cb\u003eWinemaker Javier Domeque only harvests grapes when the local blackbirds (\u003ci\u003emirlo\u003c\/i\u003e in Spanish) start feasting.\u003c\/b\u003e “They only eat the ripest grapes,” he says, “so when they start pecking, we start picking.”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMirlo is everything you’d expect in a Merlot, with ripe fruit that makes it the very definition of drinkability. It practically bursts with plum, ripe cherry, summer berries and a subtle lift of herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt’s made for easy evenings and casual gatherings with friends––just pour generously, and pair with anything from steak and burgers, to chicken and roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe quick to secure your share: A little bird told us this one’s going to fly.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53593702138165,"sku":"4372824","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/mirlo-merlot-2024","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}