It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Pretty nose of currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, earth, leather, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, eucalyptus, peppercorn, alcohol, black tea and violets.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, black currants, coffee, oak, vanilla, licorice, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, pencil lead and light mint.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot based Bordeaux blend from South Africa.
This 6 year old is starting to drink very nicely now. Nicely balanced with a smooth mouthfeel. Spicy and opulent. Fruit-forward and elegant with nice complexity.
Gets tangier as it opens up, and feels like a Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon.
Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 90 minutes in the decanter. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. Robert Parker 90 points.
A blend of 54% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$45.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Pretty nose of currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, earth, leather, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, eucalyptus, peppercorn, alcohol, black tea and violets.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, black currants, coffee, oak, vanilla, licorice, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, pencil lead and light mint.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot based Bordeaux blend from South Africa.
This 6 year old is starting to drink very nicely now. Nicely balanced with a smooth mouthfeel. Spicy and opulent. Fruit-forward and elegant with nice complexity.
Gets tangier as it opens up, and feels like a Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon.
Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 90 minutes in the decanter. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. Robert Parker 90 points.
A blend of 54% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$45.
Jul 14th, 2022
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
