Winery BottelaryWestern Cape Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Western Cape Merlot from the Winery Bottelary
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Western Cape Merlot of Winery Bottelary in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Western Cape Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Western Cape Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Western Cape Merlot
The Western Cape Merlot of Winery Bottelary matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, lamb tagine with apricots (morocco) or veal shank in a pot au feu with star anise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bottelary's Western Cape 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 Western Cape Merlot from Winery Bottelary are 2012, 0
Informations about the Winery Bottelary
The Winery Bottelary is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Petite arvine
An ancient white grape variety from the Valais (Switzerland), which produces renowned wines suitable for ageing. Viney and sustained by a strong vivacity, these wines express a fine salty touch, the signature of this variety. Petite arvine wines can be dry, tender or made from withered grapes from late harvesting. Syn.: arvine.
