{"product_id":"2022-rickety-bridge-merlot-franschhoek-valley-south-africa","title":"2022 Rickety Bridge Merlot Franschhoek Valley, South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eAroma - Generous, ripe and inviting. Black cherry, plum and mulberry lead, supported by hints of mocha, vanilla pod, cedar and a touch of dried herb. A subtle floral lift softens the darker fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate - Supple, juicy and beautifully rounded. Plush black plum, cherry compote and a touch of blueberry glide across a smooth, velvety texture. The fruit is ripe but not heavy, balanced by gentle acidity and a faint savoury edge. Soft spice — cocoa, clove, a whisper of liquorice — adds depth. Medium‑bodied with silky, ripe tannins, moderate acidity and polished oak. Classic modern Cape Merlot: smooth, approachable, but with enough structure to feel serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish - Long, soft and fruit‑driven, with lingering black cherry, mocha and a gentle herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA plush, approachable Merlot from Franschhoek. Smooth, dark‑fruited and velvety, with ripe tannins and a generous, crowd‑pleasing style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51941346181441,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/2022-rickety-bridge-merlot-franschhoek-valley-south-africa.jpg?v=1783431092","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/2022-rickety-bridge-merlot-franschhoek-valley-south-africa","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}