{"product_id":"2023-pride-mountain-vineyards-merlot-napa-county-california-usa","title":"2023 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot, Napa County, California, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit is at the forefront of this 2023 Merlot. This is clearly a Merlot born in the mountains. Grapes were harvested in October 2023. The specific blend is 89% Merlot, with 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Grapes were fermented in stainless steel \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eusing mostly free-run juice along with some press lots. Finally, the wine was aged in f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003erench oak for approximately 15 to 16 months, with roughly 40% to 45% new oak. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePerched high in the Mayacamas Mountains, Pride Mountain Vineyards is a family-owned estate straddling the Napa and Sonoma county line. Founded in its modern form in 1989, the property has a winemaking history dating back to the late 19th century. Its high-elevation vineyards, rocky soils, and sunny mountain climate produce concentrated, structured wines with impressive freshness and aging potential. Best known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Pride combines bold California fruit with a polished, refined style that has made it one of the standout producers of mountain-grown wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe winery currently remains in the Pride family. Following Jim Pride’s death in 2004, his children Steve Pride and Suzanne Pride Bryan carried the estate forward. Steve serves as Director of Winegrowing and CEO, while Sally Johnson, who joined in 2007, oversees winemaking. Under Johnson, the winery has retained its rich, concentrated character while refining extraction and oak use to emphasize balance and long-term aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pride","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53434829373729,"sku":"210000022466","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/SSWINEBOTTLEPHOTOTEMPLATE_0fdbef35-750f-4078-a602-f5c0b5f7bf6c.png?v=1788542869","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2023-pride-mountain-vineyards-merlot-napa-county-california-usa","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}