{"title":"Meerlust","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeventeen-hundred-meter-old monument to Ocean breezes and slow ripening: that's Meerlust's secret. Hannes Myburgh, the eighth-generation custodian, inherited an estate that's been making wine since 1756 and chose not to mess with that. Their Rubicon, first made in 1984, was one of South Africa's first blends and remains one of its best.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meerlust-rubicon-2020-750ml","title":"Meerlust, Rubicon, 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew wines have done more to define modern South African fine wine than Meerlust’s Rubicon. First produced in 1980, it was a bold statement: a Cabernet-led Bordeaux blend from Stellenbosch that could stand beside the greats of the Old World. Today, it's a benchmark South African blend that has proved it can age 20 years or more. With savory tannins and classic hints of kirsch, tobacco and eucalyptus, it continues to encapsulate the best of Stellenbosch. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Merchants [EMP]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44500851720249,"sku":"NYC-EMP-`63450`-051325-3","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Meerlust-Rubicon-2020-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_81b68c83.jpg?v=1768506616"},{"product_id":"meerlust-red-2021-750ml","title":"Meerlust, Red, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeerlust Red is a Stellenbosch estate blend marking a permanent addition to the producer's portfolio, reserved for years that showcase excellent quality without meeting the exacting standards for flagship Rubicon. The 2021 combines Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot in a full-bodied, supple package with fresh red and black fruit, warm spice, and supporting oak. Structured yet approachable, with soft rounded tannins and aging potential of 5-8 years, this wine delivers classic South African elegance for near-term drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Merchants [EMP]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45588491206713,"sku":"NYC-EMP-`66280`-031326-6","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Meerlust-Red-2021-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1778251581"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/meerlust.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}