{"title":"Vine Luis Felipe Edwards","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"el-picador-merlot-2023-24","title":"El Picador Merlot 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft, fruity and smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmooth, well integrated tannins, ripe plum and black cherry with enticing hints of smoke. A real crowd pleaser - perfect party wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot grapes come mainly from the Central Valley and Maule regions and are harvested by both machine and manual methods. The grapes are destemmed and crushed and the stems discarded. The must is pumped to an insulated and temperature controlled fermentation vessel; during fermentation, the open pump over method is used. The must ferments at 25-28°C. Pressing takes place when the required amounts of colour, flavour and tannin have been extracted; the pressed wine being kept separate. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe origins of Viña Luis Felipe Edwards (LFE) can be traced back to 1976, when Luis Felipe Edwards Sr. acquired the Fundo San José de Puquillay estate in the esteemed Colchagua Valley in Chile. LFE remains a winery that is owned and managed by the family, with two generations actively involved in preserving the brand's reputation for quality and traditional family values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLFE remains a family-owned company, committed to innovation and sustainability that reflect their family values and traditions. Presently, LFE is experiencing continued growth as a prominent market leader in both sales and volume. This success has been recognized through numerous accolades received in hundreds of wine competitions worldwide. LFE's vineyard holdings encompass over 2,000 hectares of prime vineyards located in the diverse valleys of Chile. These vineyards benefit from ideal microclimates found in the distinctive regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match :\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect with red and white meats, roast chicken, beef stew, tomato based pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape : \u003c\/strong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer : \u003c\/strong\u003eVina Luis Felipe Edwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry : \u003c\/strong\u003eCentral Valley, Chile\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vine Luis Felipe Edwards","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":56339869532534,"sku":"CHR-EPM-001","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/5289\/files\/ElPicadorMerlot600.jpg?v=1761835228"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.darcywine.co.uk\/collections\/vine-luis-felipe-edwards\/merlot.oembed","provider":"D'Arcy Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}