{"product_id":"herdade-do-esporao-alicante-bouschet-2015","title":"Esporao Alicante Bouschet (2015) ** ⑄⑄","description":"\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"102\"\u003eThis is one of those wines that grabs you immediately—and doesn’t let go. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"102\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The most intriguing wine I have tried in years.” E.P. II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"507\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eDeep, inky color with explosive aromas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"219\"\u003eblack plum, dark chocolate, and a touch of leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading into a palate that’s both \u003cstrong data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"309\"\u003epowerful and surprisingly fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e. You get layers of \u003cstrong data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"364\"\u003ejuicy dark cherry, raspberry brightness, and a savory, almost umami depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, all wrapped in a firm tannic structure and a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"509\"\u003eWhat makes this wine stand out is the balance—\u003cstrong data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"555\"\u003eintensity without heaviness, richness without losing energy\u003c\/strong\u003e. It feels bold, but controlled. Big, but precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"670\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"673\"\u003ePerfect with a hard sear on a steak—this is a wine that rises to the occasion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"914\" data-start=\"755\"\u003eAnd honestly—this one says a lot:\u003cbr data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"914\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eThe owners of the store tasted it, immediately fell in love, and each made sure to secure a few bottles for themselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"916\"\u003eThat usually tells you everything you need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdMakerNote_headline\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, concentrated color. Complex varietal aromas with black plum, dark chocolate and slight leather notes. The classic tannic structure is complemented by intense fruit and a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdProReviews_headline\"\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pipProdProReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e94\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003eCelebrating the natural richness of powerful Alicante Bouschet, this wine is dense and concentrated. Its juicy black fruits are impressive and show fine maturity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003eRemarkably fresh for a 2015, this wine holds a lasting cool, as if inured to the hot African winds that blast across the Alentejo plain. The fruit has raspberry brightness, concentrated dark-cherry depths and umami richness. For a steak seared black and blue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"3 keys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824829186307,"sku":null,"price":52.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/4629\/4940\/files\/C2D009DD-7EB4-4E1A-BD4B-9E9ADD3EEA06.jpg?v=1773800061","url":"https:\/\/yourwinestop.com\/products\/herdade-do-esporao-alicante-bouschet-2015","provider":"Your Wine Stop   ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}