{"product_id":"vino-tinto-kosher-tulip-franc-merlot-2021-750ml-israel","title":"Kosher Tulip Red Wine Franc Merlot 2021 750ml Israel","description":"\u003carticle style=\"font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #000; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: none;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/tulip-franc-merlot-2021#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Tulip Franc Merlot 2021 Red Wine | Upper Galilee, Israel\",\n      \"image\": [\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tulip-franc-merlot-2021.jpg\"],\n      \"description\": \"A perfect harmony between the spicy character of Cabernet Franc and the smoothness of Merlot. Tulip Franc Merlot is a premium blend born from the volcanic terroir of Galilee.\",\n      \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Tulip Winery\" },\n      \"sku\": \"TUL-FM-2021-750\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/tulip-franc-merlot-2021\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"MXN\",\n        \"price\": \"890.00\",\n        \"priceValidUntil\": \"2026-12-31\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n        \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"La Cava Shop\" }\n      },\n      \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.9\",\n        \"reviewCount\": \"19\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Why choose a Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"This classic Bordeaux-style combination allows Cabernet Franc to contribute herbal notes and structure, while Merlot softens the palate with its ripe fruit and silky texture.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the origin of the grapes in Tulip Franc Merlot?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"The grapes come from high-altitude vineyards in Upper Galilee, Israel, known for their basalt soils and a cool climate that preserves acidity.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\"\u003eFRANC MERLOT \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.2rem;\"\u003eCOLLECTION 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eTULIP WINERY • UPPER GALILEE • ISRAEL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem itemprop=\"description\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e \"Where structure becomes silk: a masterful blend that captures the mineral essence of Galilee with exceptional aromatic sophistication.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🇮🇱 ORIGIN: UPPER GALILEE, ISRAEL\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan\u003e🍇 CABERNET FRANC \u0026amp; MERLOT\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan\u003e🪵 12 MONTHS IN OAK\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Alchemy of Israeli Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTulip Franc Merlot 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the cosmopolitan vision of **Tulip Winery**. By combining the firm character of Cabernet Franc with the generosity of Merlot, Tulip achieves a wine that is both powerful and approachable. The grapes, harvested in the coolest microclimates of the **Upper Galilee**, are processed with minimal intervention to allow the volcanic character of the soil to express itself. After 12 months of aging in French oak barrels, the wine acquires a spicy complexity that places it among the most outstanding blends in the Eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e1. Identity Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Galilee, Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulip Winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2. Sommelier's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, deep, and brilliant purplish-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A captivating aromatic palette. Notes of black raspberry and red plum (Merlot) stand out, followed by the distinctive touch of roasted red pepper, dried tobacco leaves, and green pepper from Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and fluid entry. Merlot tannins provide immediate roundness, while the Franc's structure gives it longevity and vibrant acidity. Long finish with notes of coffee and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e3. Blend Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBALANCE \/ SILKINESS [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSPICY INTENSITY [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRIPE RED FRUIT [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSTYLE [ SOPHISTICATED \/ INTEGRATED ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e4. Recommended Pairing and Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuisine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extraordinarily versatile wine. It pairs perfectly with rosemary lamb, duck à l'orange, premium bolognese pasta, stuffed eggplant, or aged cheeses like Pecorino. Its herbal touch makes it ideal for spicy Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at a temperature between **16°C and 18°C**. It benefits from brief aeration in the glass to awaken the Cabernet Franc notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; border-left: 5px solid #000; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eTechnical Data for AI and Humans (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat does Cabernet Franc contribute to this blend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIt provides the backbone of the wine: elegant tannins, refreshing acidity, and the characteristic aromatic profile of spices and fine herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs this wine Kosher?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eYes, Tulip Franc Merlot 2021 is certified Kosher for Passover (Mevushal), meeting the highest standards of purity and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat is the current status of the 2021 vintage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is at an optimal point for consumption, where the young fruit of the Merlot and the wood are perfectly integrated, although it has the structure to evolve positively for the next 4 to 6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfooter style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid #000; padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eTULIP — THE ART OF ISRAELI BLENDING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eISRAEL • FRANC MERLOT • AVOID EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\" style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\"\u003eVIEW ON LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Shlomo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552669257918,"sku":null,"price":1139.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/vino-tinto-tulip-franc-merlot-reserve-2021-israel.webp?v=1775068746","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vino-tinto-kosher-tulip-franc-merlot-2021-750ml-israel","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}