Stellenbosch Merlot 2018
Keermont
- £24
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Small batches of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. Expert blending trials are then carried out to create a wine that oozes elegance.
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- Deep, luxurious royal red colour. Ripe strawberry on the nose complimented with notes of dried herbs, cigar box and cinnamon. The palate is elegant, soft chalky tannins and a good natural acidity help to maintain a fresh and a long, succulent dry finish.
- Keermont is an estate wine farm - all the grapes used to make the wine are from sites around Keermont itself.
- The vineyards for the 2018 Merlot lie between 250 and 400 metres above sea level at the top of the valley between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountain ranges and have a variety of aspects from North East to West facing.
- Best drinking: 2022-2032
- Pair with coconut and lemongrass braised short ribs.
More Details
- Product Code
- 14KEMT18
- Wine Type
- Wine, Classic, Red
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Origin
- South Africa > Western Cape
- Producer
- Keermont
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot
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