Almenkerk Wine EstateMerlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Merlot from the Almenkerk Wine Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot of Almenkerk Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot of Almenkerk Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Almenkerk Wine Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, traditional lamb couscous (from algeria) or veal tagine with preserved lemons and saffron.
Details and technical informations about Almenkerk Wine Estate's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot from Almenkerk Wine Estate are 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Almenkerk Wine Estate
The Almenkerk Wine Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Frank
Said of a wine that is open and delivers itself immediately, and whose clarity excludes any defect.
