{"product_id":"2022-marynissen-heritage-collection-cabernet-syrah-🔥92pts-exclusive-release-copy","title":"2020 Marynissen \"Platinum Series\" Merlot🔥92pts | Exclusive Library Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold, 92pts Wine Align, 92pts Natalie Maclean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the spectacular 2020 vintage, this Merlot from Marynissen does not disappoint. It is a barrel selection of some of the very best Merlot across Niagara-on-the-Lake, aged 16 months in new and used French barrique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers aromas of dark plum, cassis, and blackcurrant, layered with sweet tobacco, cedar, and a hint of black licorice. There’s also a subtle touch of volatile acidity (VA) that lifts the aromatics slightly and adds an extra layer of complexity without becoming distracting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is soft and polished, carrying enough acidity and structure to age beautifully. The oak is well integrated, and the flavours lean heavily toward dark fruit, especially blackcurant and black cherry, with layers of chocolate adding richness ans paices adding lenght and complexity. The finish is long and impressive, maybe my favorite aspect of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith $15 off a bottle, this becomes a fantastic value for a serious Niagara Merlot. this wine can age for another 10 years easily. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(Carl Boucher, March 10, 2026).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e92 points, Carl's Wine Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON VQA Niagara Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry Wine | RS: 2.1g\/L | 13.5% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2034\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings: \u003c\/strong\u003ebeef pot roast, wild meat tenderloin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marynissen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083468042533,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/platinummerlot.jpg?v=1773674418","url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/products\/2022-marynissen-heritage-collection-cabernet-syrah-%f0%9f%94%a592pts-exclusive-release-copy","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}