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George, South Africa
Rich and generous the nose shows ripe plums, dark chocolate and oak spice that opens up to blueberry and sour cherry with undertones of fennel. The palate has plush fruit with a firm tannin that will reward aging for optimal enjoyment. Food Pairing: Great with leaner meats like duck and venison or tomato-based dishes like spaghetti bolognaise. Additional Information Winemaker: Hagen Viljoen | Area: Stellenbosch Alcohol: 14 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/l | Total Acid: 5.6 g/l | pH 3.54
The colour is deep red. On the nose you get prominent notes of ripe cherries and chocolate. The mid-palate is chunky with intense flavours of cherries, plums, bitter espresso and a pleasant, dry finish of black pepper and dark chocolate. Food Pairing: Very versatile with food. This Merlot goes well with braai meats, steak, meaty pastas, smoked chicken and pork. Additional Information Winemaker: Philip Jonker | Area: Robertson Alcohol: 13.5 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 6.0 g/l | Total Acid: 5.3 g/l
Matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. The palate is silky and smooth with rich ripe plum and mulberry flavours supported by subtle oak nuances and soft ripe tannins. Food Pairing: Grilled beef, pork loin or a variety of cheeses. Additional Information Winemaker: Simon Smith | Area: Stellenbosch / Devon Valley Alcohol: 13.91 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/l | Total Acid: 5.6 g/l | pH: 3.46
Ripe red fruit and herbal highlights with a lively eucalyptus edge on the nose. The palate display sour cherry and dark chocolate supported by good tannins with good acidity. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 14.89% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/l | Total Acid: 5.4 g/l | pH: 3.47
Merlot is one of the world’s most popular grape varieties. This Merlot is from Stellenbosch, Paarl and Darling origin for this vintage, Medium bodied palate with juicy tannins, classic Merlot red fruit flavours and with a harmoniously soft finish. Food Pairing: A wonderfully versatile style of wine, pairs with elegantly flavoured meats like beef fillet or veal. Additional Information Winemaker: Anthony de Jager | Area: Paarl | Darling | Stellenbosch Alcohol: 13.5 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.6 g/l | Total Acid: 5.5 g/l | pH: 3.53