Eikendal Wine Estate
Excellent Wine, Excellent Setting
Reserve Merlot 2016
Variety – Merlot
Ageing – 16 months in barrel.
Temperature – Serve at 18-20°C
Origin – Eikendal Wine Estate vineyard, Stellenbosch.
Alcohol – 14,5%
Ageing Potential – best now or through 2020 and beyond.
Tasting notes
The Eikendal Merlot 2016 has an attractive nose that reminds one of forest floor, violets, plums, black berries, cherries and peppery spices. On the palate the wine and full and rounded, with soft tannins and a rich taste of black berries and plums. The elegant finish is long and pleasant.
Pairing
Pair with crispy duck, cassoulet and Spaghetti Puttanesca.
Variety – Merlot
Ageing – 16 months in barrel.
Temperature – Serve at 18-20°C
Origin – Eikendal Wine Estate vineyard, Stellenbosch.
Alcohol – 14,5%
Ageing Potential – best now or up to 6 years post vintage.
Tasting notes
The Eikendal Merlot 2016 has an attractive nose that reminds one of forest floor, violets, plums, black berries, cherries and peppery spices. On the palate the wine and full and rounded, with soft tannins and a rich taste of black berries and plums. The elegant finish is long and pleasant.
Pairing
Pair with crispy duck, cassoulet and Spaghetti Puttanesca.
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