Winery BloemendalWaterlily Merlot
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 Waterlily Merlot from the Winery Bloemendal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Waterlily Merlot of Winery Bloemendal in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Waterlily Merlot of Winery Bloemendal in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Waterlily Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Waterlily Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Waterlily Merlot
The Waterlily Merlot of Winery Bloemendal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or moroccan veal tagine from hanane.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bloemendal's Waterlily 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 Waterlily Merlot from Winery Bloemendal are 2011, 2017, 2016, 0 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Bloemendal
The Winery Bloemendal is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Durbanville to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Durbanville
Historic Cape Town ward 40 km from the CBD, among the coolest Cape regions: signature emblematic Sauvignon Blanc — the South African "Super Sauvignon Blanc" produced by the 12 wineries (Diemersdal, De Grendel, Durbanville Hills) — chiselled and expressive whites with vibrant notes of tropical fruits, citrus, cut herbs and saline minerality. Maritime breezes from False and Table Bays moderate the season. Also Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz and Chardonnay.
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: Barbarossa
A black wine and table grape variety grown in Corsica, which is used in the ajaccio appellation.
