{"product_id":"ita-wines-merlot-walla-walla-valley-washington-2022","title":"Itä Wines · Merlot · Walla Walla Valley, Washington · 2022","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eThis is Merlot with a pulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eBright, energetic, and quietly expressive — the kind of bottle you open when you want freshness without sacrificing depth. It’s a red that works just as well slightly chilled as it does at the table, especially when food, conversation, and a second glass are all part of the plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eThe nose opens with sour cherry, cranberry, and blood orange peel, layered with pine needle, mint, and dried herbs. There’s a cool, herbal lift that keeps things lively and grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and vibrant, driven by high natural acidity. Flavors of cranberry relish, pomegranate, hibiscus, and citrus-laced white tea move cleanly across the tongue. The tannins are silky and refined, giving the wine structure without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eThe finish is fresh, crunchy, and persistent — savory, lightly herbal, and immediately inviting another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eBecause it rewrites expectations of Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eThis is not plush or heavy — it’s alive, precise, and built for the table. High-elevation fruit, thoughtful restraint, and a style that makes Merlot feel modern again. It’s the kind of wine that converts skeptics and rewards curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eFrom the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eOlive tapenade or marinated vegetables — acidity meets savory herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eMixed nuts or Marcona almonds — texture + balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eSoft cheese spreads — smooths the edges without muting freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eAt the table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eRoast chicken or turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eMushroom dishes or lentils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003ePork chops, herbed sausages, or weeknight comfort food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eThis is a food wine first — flexible, forgiving, and quietly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eCategory Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eEarthy \u0026amp; Silky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e(Bright structure, lifted acidity, fine tannins, food-first energy)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45821567729852,"sku":"96","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2022itaMerlot.png?v=1769915875","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/ita-wines-merlot-walla-walla-valley-washington-2022","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}