Sunflower Merlot

The merlot of sunflower is revealed in the glass in a ruby red and seduces with the wonderful aromas of dark berry fruits, such as blueberries and blackberries. This bouquet is rounded off by hints of tobacco and oak. This elegant red wine from South Africa is present on the palate with delicious red fruit notes and is accessible with perfectly integrated and balanced tannins. Vinification for the sunflower Merlot The grapes for this Merlot from Stellenbosch were harvested by hand and then fermented for 10 to 12 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, as well as steel tanks for a period of 12 months. Food recommendation for the sunflower Merlot Enjoy this dry red wine with duck leg with gingerbread crust on an orange sauce or with chicken wings.

8.45 €

0.75 l (11.27€ * / 1 l)

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Item.-nr: 70007-ZA-RW-ME-0012-10

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Merlot 2017 - Zonnebloem

8.45 €

0.75 l (11.27€ * / 1 l)

Prices incl. VAT, excl. shipping costs

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The merlot of sunflower is revealed in the glass in a ruby red and seduces with the wonderful aromas of dark berry fruits, such as blueberries and blackberries. This bouquet is rounded off by hints of tobacco and oak

This elegant red wine from South Africa is present on the palate with delicious red fruit notes and is accessible with perfectly integrated and balanced tannins.

Vinification for the sunflower Merlot The grapes for this Merlot from Stellenbosch were

harvested by hand and then

fermented

for 10 to 12 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, as well as steel tanks for a period of 12 months.

Food recommendation for the sunflower Merlot

Enjoy this dry red wine with duck leg with gingerbread crust on an orange sauce or with chicken wings.

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PROFILE

Product type:	Wine
Type of Wine:	Red wine
Wine colour:	Red
Wine acidity in g/l:	5,7
Residual sugar in g/l:	2,6
Sweetness:	dry
Country:	South Africa
Region:	Coastal Region (ZA)
Sub region:	Stellenbosch (ZA)
Occasion & Theme:	balcony/patio , family event , to enjoy during the week , perfect for an evening in front of the chimney , Picknick , Romantic Dinner
Ageing in:	stainless steel tank , small barrel
Grape Variety:	Merlot
Vintage:	2017
Maturation:	stainless steel tank , American Oak , French Oak
Duration of maturation (in Months):	12
Aromas & Palate Notes:	berry fruit , spicy , dřevité
Finish:	medium
Optimal serving temperature in °C:	15 - 18
Style:	New World , elegant
Food Pairing:	dark food , bright, hearty dishes , sweet-spicy food
Glass Recommendation:	Red Wine Glass
Bottle Design & Features:	Bordeaux Style , classic
Bottle size in L:	0,75
Shutter type:	Cork
storage capacity in years from the vintage year:	8
Alcohol % ABV:	13,5
Allergens & Misc. Ingredients:	contains sulfites and sulfur dioxide
Distributor:	Mack & Schühle AG - DE-ÖKO-006 - Neue Straße 45 - 73277 Owen Teck - Deutschland

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