{"product_id":"tantalus-estate-waiheke-island-evoque-merlot-cabernets-2019","title":"Tantalus Estate Waiheke Island Evoque Merlot Cabernets 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Evoque is Tantalus Estate's signature merlot blend — seductive, graceful, and built for the long haul. Dark ruby in the glass, it gathers ripe black plum, liquorice and cherry, underpinned by a current of Turkish delight, graphite and sandalwood that gives it a distinctly alluring character. Balanced acidity and silky tannins provide the structure, while extended ageing in French oak delivers a soft, ample mid-palate and a long, sustained finish that reveals itself slowly. Cellaring potential of up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe berries were gently split to maximise skin contact, then separated into small parcels, cold soaked and fermented in stainless vessels and concrete eggs using indigenous and selected yeasts and bacteria — allowing precise control of temperature and bouquet development. Maceration continued until equilibrium was achieved before gentle pressing. Élevage in French oak barrels for eighteen months added depth and polish. Bottled under premium cork, unfined, to enhance mouthfeel and honour the wine's ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBraised beef short ribs, roast lamb with rosemary, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese. The wine's silky tannins, dark fruit depth, and sandalwood complexity make it a natural match for richly flavoured, slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ginny's NZ","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":45203788431413,"sku":null,"price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 PK","offer_id":45203788464181,"sku":null,"price":482.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 PK","offer_id":45203788496949,"sku":null,"price":915.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/6508\/5749\/files\/TantalusBottleShots20244.jpg?v=1778131573","url":"https:\/\/ginnys.nz\/products\/tantalus-estate-waiheke-island-evoque-merlot-cabernets-2019","provider":"Ginny's NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}