{"title":"Scarecrow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe scarecrow story begins in a patch of earth with a fabled past. The J.J. Cohn Estate, where Scarecrow grapes are born, borders what was once the legendary vineyard of Inglenook winemaker Gustave Niebaum, whose plantings blanketed more than 1,000 acres of the Napa Valley at the close of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Daniel Jr. took the helm at Inglenook in 1939, determined to restore the label to pre-Prohibition standing and produce world-class Bordeaux-style wines. In 1945, Daniel convinced his neighbor, J.J. Cohn, to plant eighty acres of Cabernet vines on the 180-acre parcel Cohn had purchased a few years prior. The property served as a summer retreat for Cohn’s wife and their family. He had no ambitions to become a winemaker himself, but Daniel promised to buy his grapes, so Cohn planted vines. The rest, as they say, is history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.J. Cohn fruit figured prominently in Inglenook’s superlative Cabernet Sauvignons of the post-war era, and has more recently gone into wines of such renown as Opus One, Niebaum-Coppola, Duckhorn, Insignia and Etude.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-scarecrow-m-etain","title":"2018 Scarecrow \"M. 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Étain displays beautiful ripe fruit tones of blueberry jam, fresh warm cherries, and just enough vanilla, spice and sandalwood to add complexity and base notes to the bright fruit components. On the palate, the wine shows very bright and fresh, with the aromatic notes returning as very juicy berry flavors combined with the spice elements. The wine shows depth and complexity, just enough density to prove its age-worthiness but wrapped up in tannins that already show a sense of plushness and generosity. The final blend of estate fruit consisted of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 4% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. 2,315 cases were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvesting started on September 24, 2018, and wrapped up on October 19, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scarecrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33658402209924,"sku":"","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3596\/3780\/products\/Skaermbillede2020-12-18kl.22.33.35.png?v=1608364297"},{"product_id":"2019-scarecrow-m-etain","title":"2019 Scarecrow M. Etain, pris er for 2 fl. i OWC","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker Celia Welch writes of the 2019 M. Étain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNy sending er på vej, leveres i 2 styks OWC med tinlåg. \u003cstrong\u003eAnkommer juni 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromatically, this fresh, bright Cabernet blend shows a plethora of red fruit notes; cranberry, plum, raspberry jam, cherry cordial, even a touch of pomegranate, along with more subtle tones of clove, vanilla, pipe tobacco, and mahogany. On the palate, the entry is full and broad, showing tannins that are approachable now but will soften with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompletely crafted from grapes grown on the J. J. Cohn Estate in Rutherford, Napa Valley, the fruit for this wine was harvested by hand between October 12 and 21, 2019. The fruit was destemmed, sorted, and fermented in small stainless-steel tanks prior to being aged in French oak barrels (75% new) for a total of 17 months. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration. This blend contains 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. 2700 cases were bottled in April, 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWhile the Grand Vin gets all the attention, don’t miss the 2019 M. Étain. This cuvee offers so much pleasure, and it also has a unique style all its own. Based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, its deep purple color is followed by a great bouquet of cassis, violets, leafy herbs, black olive, and crushed stone. Full-bodied, it has a terrific mix of richness and freshness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. While it’s a second wine at this address, it’s as good as just about everyone else’s top cuvée.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck - 96+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe 2019 M. Étain is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it sashays out of the glass with notes of violets, fallen leaves and incense over a warm cassis and plum preserves core, plus a waft of cardamom. Full-bodied, the ripe, opulent black fruit preserve flavors are beautifully framed by firm, grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and seductively spicy. 2,600 cases were made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert Parker - 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scarecrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42377781412001,"sku":"","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3596\/3780\/products\/SRW_Etain_Bottle_2019.jpg?v=1660571367"},{"product_id":"2023-scarecrow-m-etain","title":"2023 Scarecrow M. Etain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Darker currants, dark chocolate, graphite, and espresso notes all emerge from the beautifully textured, dense, full-bodied, powerful 2023 M. Etain. Based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot from the J.J. Cohn Vineyard and aged 18 months in 100% French oak (60% new), it has ample mid-palate depth, ripe yet polished and certainly present tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This absolutely gorgeous wine will keep for 30 years if you're so inclined. Drink 2025-2055.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eh a r v e s t n o t e s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVineyard Manager Domenick Bianco:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2023 season at JJ Cohn began with record-breaking winter rainfall. A series of atmospheric river events brought one of the wettest starts to a growing season in recent memory. Rain through March fully recharged soil profiles and ended our multi-year drought. Rains persisted into late March, delaying budbreak slightly and leaving soils saturated well into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe cooler, wet spring, encouraged even budbreak and early shoot growth, while deep soil moisture reduced irrigation needs well into the season and allowed for us to grow beautiful cover crops. There were no significant frost events, allowing for a uniform and healthy start to canopy development. Dense growth and high humidity required early-season focus on canopy work and mildew prevention, but the vineyard remained in excellent condition throughout and no issues presented themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSummer brought steady, moderate warmth. While a few isolated days reached or exceeded 100°F, the vineyard avoided the kind of prolonged heat spells that often define Napa vintages in the modern era. The vineyard held up perfectly through the season and into harvest. Irrigation demands were low during the summer months. Fruit set was above average, which required more diligence during the thinning windows, to achieve quality and balance on a vine-by-vine basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHarvest began on October 4 and concluded on October 17. While this was a few weeks later than the drought-era vintages of recent years, it remained well within historical averages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere were no major weather events which forced our hands—so harvest decisions could be made entirely based on fruit development and flavor, not weather pressure. Fruit was picked at full physiological ripeness. Yields came in slightly above average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2023 was a drought-ending, low-stress season marked by patience, precision, and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003et a s t i n g n o t e s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWinemaker Celia Welch writes of the 2023 M. Étain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA long season of moderate temperatures and ideal ripening conditions manifests itself in this very dark, perfumed, complex Cabernet blend. Aromas of ripe blue and purple fruits are supported by vanilla and spice notes from the new French oak. On the palate, the wine offers a broad, smooth, full-bodied texture, with the tannins presenting as heavy velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough this wine is clearly going to improve over the next 5 to 15 years, its sense of gravitas adds balance to the lifted, perfumed berry notes that dominate the palate expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scarecrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53783473520969,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3596\/3780\/files\/Skaermbillede2026-02-02kl.13.27.27.png?v=1770035370"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3596\/3780\/collections\/Skaermbillede_2020-05-02_kl._16.07.38.png?v=1588428475","url":"https:\/\/www.kkwine.dk\/en\/collections\/scarecrow\/cult-wine.oembed","provider":"KKWine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}