2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
R 67.00
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Serve with flavourful meat dishes such as lamb accompanied by a sweet mint sauce, as well as Cape Malay curries and bobotie.
| Nose: | Upfront aromas of vibrant red fruit and cassis, supported by subtle oak nuances of mocha and cinnamon. |
| Variety: | 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot |
| Style: | Medium-bodied, New World, gently wooded. |
| Palate: | The wine boasts a well defined round and elegant structure and lush red berries, ensuring an elegant and lingering after-taste. |
| Ageing: | The blend was oak-staved, using premium French oak, for a period of 6 - 8 months. The French oak staves are used to enhance the fruit flavours and also lend structure to the wine. |
| Food-Pairing: | Serve with flavourful meat dishes such as lamb accompanied by a sweet mint sauce, as well as Cape Malay curries and bobotie. |
5.09 g/l
13.5%
3.58
3.74 g/l
Grapes originate from Swartland and Stellenbosch. Picked at 25 degrees Balling, sorted, de-stemmed, crushed and fermented at between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. After fermentation, the wine was left on French oak staves in the tank to finish the malolactic process.