{"product_id":"holden-manz-merlot-reserve-2021","title":"Holden Manz Merlot Reserve 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry, full-bodied Merlot from WO Franschhoek, built on a cool vintage that ran harvest about two weeks late. Concentrated black cherry, blackberry, and plum, with cedar, fynbos, and wild fig over mocha — a broad, creamy texture, soft, round tannins, and a long, mocha-tinged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolden Manz Merlot Reserve 2021 is a premium red wine from WO Franschhoek in South Africa. The grapes were harvested March 11–14, 2021, approximately two weeks later than usual because of a cooler growing season; the conditions produced higher acidity, strong vine growth, and good berry and bunch size. The wine was bottled on May 10, 2023, with production of 3,033 750 ml bottles and 121 magnums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 season did quiet work here. Cooler than usual, it pushed harvest about two weeks late and lifted acidity in the fruit — that slow build is where this rich, plush red finds its freshness and balance. The release stayed small, bottled May 10, 2023, to just 3,033 750 ml bottles and 121 magnums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMerlot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Holden Manz","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 750 mL","offer_id":49088324862135,"sku":"WIHOMMER2021-B750","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4486\/9815\/files\/preface-product-8737697726647-front-1208d3edfc8dd7431f6d5775b78214a337b32f10a78e14ab9ee144ffe9a04fa1.png?v=1788387566","url":"https:\/\/preface.wine\/products\/holden-manz-merlot-reserve-2021","provider":"Preface Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}