{"product_id":"2016-canaan-winery-chapter-and-verse-mastery-merlot-750ml","title":"2016 Canaan Winery Chapter and Verse Select Merlot 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003e🏅 Accolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🥈 Silver Medal – 2022 G100 International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards (Vintage 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVineyard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: Site 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Huailai County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltitude: 560–670 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Lime-rich sandy and loam soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold maceration before fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15–20 days thermo-controlled fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalolactic fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial aging in French oak barrels for 18 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Chapter and Verse Select Merlot shows an enticing ruby red hue with a touch of violet at the rim. The nose reveals expressive aromas of red plum, raspberry, and red currant layered with subtle vanilla and mocha notes. On the palate, it is lively and vibrant, with well-structured tannins and a medium-long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Chapter and Verse\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Chapter and Verse” (诗百篇) derives its name from The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, a poem by the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu.\u003cbr\u003eThe label features calligraphy by Tang Yin (1470–1524), reflecting the union of poetry and wine — symbols of Chinese artistic and cultural heritage.\u003cbr\u003eChapter and Verse embodies the meeting of East and West — where poetic spirit meets modern craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.0% vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Dry Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Huailai Canaan Winery Co., Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Huailai County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottling Date: July 2, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage: Store horizontally at 10–20 °C, away from direct sunlight. Sediment may form naturally and does not affect quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: 750 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736099418475,"sku":"SK22090121","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/ChapterandVerseSelectMerlot2016.png?v=1780390178","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2016-canaan-winery-chapter-and-verse-mastery-merlot-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}