{"product_id":"plotline-2024-merlot-napa-valley","title":"Plotline 2024 Oak Knoll Merlot, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlotline makes one of our favorite boutique Merlot discoveries from Napa Valley this year. Check it out!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eElegant and expressive, the Plotline 2024 Oak Knoll Merlot is crafted from organically farmed fruit and aged in French oak for 19 months. Aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and cassis unfold alongside hints of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and mocha. Silky and generous on the palate, the wine showcases Merlot’s signature plush texture, balanced by freshness, fine tannins, and a lingering sense of grace. Fruit is sourced from the Blackbird Vineyard in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Owen Bargreen: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"The outstanding Plotline 2024 Plotline ‘The Blackbird Vineyard’ Merlot offers kirsch and black currants on the nose with sandalwood tones that connects with hints of espresso grounds. The palate is silky and refined with a terrific mouthfeel, poise and flavor density. A stunning wine to consume now, enjoy over the next fifteen years to come. But why wait? Drink 2026-2041.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"A full-bodied red that’s rather agile and well balanced, offering attractive rose petal and violet aromas then meaty, smoky, almost peppery fruit flavors. Nicely complex, moderately tannic and a bit restrained, which works well here. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaker is Sally Johnson Blum, former winemaker at Pride Mountain Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plotline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42630399983698,"sku":"7640838111314","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/2024-plotline-cabernet-sauvignon-ba5145ac-1779652514133.avif?v=1787016938","url":"https:\/\/www.brix26.com\/products\/plotline-2024-merlot-napa-valley","provider":"Brix26 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}