{"product_id":"intro-to-merlot-1","title":"Intro To Merlot Trio","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree expressions of Napa’s signature grape, from blush to bold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRutherford Hill has championed Merlot since 1972, when its founders saw the Rutherford Bench’s resemblance to Pomerol and bet on the grape. This trio shows the range of what Merlot can be, and it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who wants to learn their way around the variety. Taste the wines in order, from lightest to richest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Rosé of Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fresh, food-friendly start. Chill it well and pour it before dinner or on a warm afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Napa Valley Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur benchmark Merlot, with dense dark red fruit, spice, and a touch of toasted oak. It’s rich and concentrated yet elegant, and it earned 93 points from James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 AJT Rutherford Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single-vineyard Merlot from AJT Vineyard in Rutherford, named for Anthony J. Terlato, the family’s founder and patriarch. James Suckling gave it 93 points. It’s the deepest and most expressive wine in the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTogether, the three wines show how Merlot changes with how it’s grown and made. The set works as a host gift, a holiday present, or a tasting night for two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Wine Gift Sets will start shipping the first week of December 2026.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rutherford Hill Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63237441224785,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9164\/2449\/files\/RutherfordHill-IntroMerlot-Holiday.jpg?v=1793129395","url":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordhill.com\/products\/intro-to-merlot-1","provider":"Rutherford Hill Winery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}