{"product_id":"2023-frogs-leap-rutherford-merlot-750ml","title":"2023 Frog's Leap - Rutherford Merlot (750ml)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrog’s Leap was founded in 1981 by John Williams, a dairy farmer’s son from western New York who worked at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars before starting his own label. The family-owned winery now sits at the historic 1884 Red Barn in Rutherford, where his son Rory also makes the wines. Williams was an early champion of organic farming in Napa Valley, and the estate has made Merlot since 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2023 Frog’s Leap Rutherford Merlot comes mainly from the Red Barn and Williams Rossi estate vineyards, where light-textured clay loam keeps vines cool and even. The vineyards are certified organic and dry farmed, meaning the vines grow without irrigation. A cool, wet winter replenished the soils, followed by a late start to the growing season that extended ripening. A portion of the fruit comes from the Truchard vineyard in Carneros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRipe plum and black cherry lead the way, with a hint of cherry cola and a dusty, earthy note that echoes the soils. The structure is restrained, almost Pinot-like, with fine tannins and bright acidity creating tension and length. Supple yet focused, it drinks well now and has the balance to age for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frogs Leap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50762337681594,"sku":"105466","price":44.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bassins.com\/products\/2023-frogs-leap-rutherford-merlot-750ml","provider":"MacArthur Beverages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}