Tasting Notes
Aroma – Rich, complex nose of violets, raspberries, cherries and backed with a hint off freshly ground coffee. Palate – Packed with loads of cranberries, blackberries and dark chocolate. Fruit and tannins are well balanced with a clean minty finish.
Serving Suggestion
Best served with gruyère, pork spare ribs, portabella mushroom pasta, shepherd’s pie, coq au vin, lamb chops with balsamic reduction ,Indian cuisine, grilled tuna steaks, dark chocolate desserts and the old time favourite… lasagna.
De Meye Merlot 2012 (6/case) (R99/BOTTLE)
Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Chemical Analysis
Alcohol – 14.5 vol%
pH – 3.4
Acidity – 6.0 g/l
Res. sugar – 1.5 g/l
Winemaker: Marcus Milner
Climate
Mediterranean–rainfall ± 650mm per annum. Vineyards are situated on De Meye in the western part of the Muldersvlei region, north of Stellenbosch. The vineyard faces southeast and a cool westerly wind during the ripening period months ensures healthy balanced grapes.
Soil
Rich fertile soil, create ideal conditions for healthy, ripe grapes.
Vinification/Maturation
Grapes were hand-picked from young vines, with a yield of approximately 7 tons per hectare, at a sugar level of 24 ºB and then fermented in stainless steel tanks. Barrel maturation took place in new as well as 2nd fill small French oak barrels for 15 months.
Tasting Notes
Aroma – Rich, complex nose of violets, raspberries, cherries and backed with a hint off freshly ground coffee. Palate – Packed with loads of cranberries, blackberries and dark chocolate. Fruit and tannins are well balanced with a clean minty finish.
Serving Suggestion
Best served with gruyère, pork spare ribs, portabella mushroom pasta, shepherd’s pie, coq au vin, lamb chops with balsamic reduction ,Indian cuisine, grilled tuna steaks, dark chocolate desserts and the old time favourite… lasagna.