{"product_id":"chateau-musar-bekaa-valley-2018","title":"Château Musar, Bekaa Valley Lebanon 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e2018 began with an impressive 355mm of rain and snow in January, while February was also abundant with 162mm of rain\u003cbr\u003eto irrigate the soils. March followed with 41mm and April, with 27mm, was the icing on the cake; after the 15th of April, a\u003cbr\u003esurprise increase in temperature encouraged the vines to open. May \u0026amp; June were exceptional as 52mm and 32mm of rain\u003cbr\u003efell during the blooming period, the vines loved the additional water and the harvest certainly looked promising. July was\u003cbr\u003etrue to form with no water and temperatures increased to an average of 35 degrees Celsius. Then in August we had a\u003cbr\u003e3-day heatwave with temperatures of 39 and 40 degrees.\u003cbr\u003eCinsault was harvested on the 4th of September and what a surprise… the grapes were dried with high sugar content. This is\u003cbr\u003ethe first time we have experienced this from our Cinsault vineyards and showed us that nothing can be taken for granted;\u003cbr\u003eno grape can escape changing climatic conditions, each year is different and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape Varietals\u003cbr\u003eAn equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage has a deep garnet colour in the glass with dried cherries and mature red fruits on the nose. The palate is\u003cbr\u003erich and concentrated with cranberries, raisins, and dates; there is good acidity with fine tannins. It has an enticing smoky,\u003cbr\u003edusty fruit with soft liquorice undertones and at 6 years of age upon release, it is already developed and mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14% ABV \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Corkscrew Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648933019973,"sku":"CMBVL17","price":62.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3360\/3141\/files\/Musar2018.jpg?v=1785495333","url":"https:\/\/www.thecorkscrew.ie\/products\/chateau-musar-bekaa-valley-2018","provider":" The Corkscrew Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}