{"product_id":"handpicked-collection-margaret-river-cabernet-merlot-2013-750ml","title":"Handpicked Collection Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2013 750ml","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHandpicked Collection Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2013\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined Bordeaux-style blend from Margaret River, Australia, combining Cabernet Sauvignon (~65%) with Merlot (~35%) in a classic red wine style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eWinery \u0026amp; Region Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eHandpicked Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts regional selections from Margaret River, a Mediterranean‑climate coastal zone in southwestern Western Australia. The region's even temperatures and maritime influence (similar to Bordeaux) foster balanced red blends with firm structure and elegance .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"507\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHandpicked sources from local growers, vinifying grapes separately in static and open fermenters before aging them in French barriques (mix of new \u0026amp; used) for ~18 months. The 2013 vintage benefited from a warm, dry season followed by moderating rains, promoting slow ripening and concentrated flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAromas of red \u0026amp; black currants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSecondary notes of eucalyptus, bay leaf and cedar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSubtle hints of dark chocolate, pencil lead and cedar oak\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"805\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFull-bodied with rich dark fruits—blackberry, cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFirm, structured tannins with cedar, spice and oak influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA savory tannin backbone balanced by plum and dark berries\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLong, dry, savory finish featuring cedar, charred oak, chocolate and eucalyptus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBalanced between fruit richness and firm tannic grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e91 pts – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e: “Lovely and affordable… characteristic red and black‑currant, pencil‑lead and eucalyptus aromas… with chocolate and charred wood”\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e93–94 pts – Wine‑Searcher\u003c\/strong\u003e critic score (for “Collection Margaret River Cabernet‑Merlot” range)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handpicked Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45326375813302,"sku":null,"price":38.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/8251\/1286\/files\/Untitleddesign_21_08c64249-8996-4cd2-915b-f3e23eb4d7ac.png?v=1785931426","url":"https:\/\/mhkshopmotfy.com\/products\/handpicked-collection-margaret-river-cabernet-merlot-2013-750ml","provider":"Mhkshopmotfy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}