{"product_id":"duckhorn-vineyards-howell-mountain-merlot-1997-magnum","title":"Duckhorn Vineyards Howell Mountain merlot 1997 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red comes from Howell Mountain, where volcanic ash and iron-rich red clay sit at elevations up to 2,200 feet, well above the valley floor's fog line. Duckhorn has bottled a Howell Mountain wine since 1989, built on a merlot program the winery pioneered in the American market starting in 1978. The mountain's thin, infertile soil forces small, thick-skinned berries, which is where a merlot this structured comes from. At 14.4% alcohol, it was built for the cellar rather than early drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt displays a deep garnet color that has held its density through nearly 3 decades, opening with aromas of dried plum, tobacco leaf, and cedar. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame carries more structure than most merlot, balancing dark fruit against a mineral, iron-tinged backbone from the volcanic soil. Tannins have softened into a fine, resolved grip rather than dropping out. Acidity remains firm and keeps the wine from tasting tired. It finishes long and earthy, more savory than sweet at this age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duckhorn Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526779015408,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3678\/4368\/files\/Duckhorn-Vineyards-Howell-Mountain-Merlot-magnum-1997.jpg?v=1790205567","url":"https:\/\/www.lessismorewines.com\/products\/duckhorn-vineyards-howell-mountain-merlot-1997-magnum","provider":"LESS IS MORE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}