Winery Cape of Good HopeParel Vallei Farmstead 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 Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot from the Winery Cape of Good Hope
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot of Winery Cape of Good Hope in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot of Winery Cape of Good Hope in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot
The Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot of Winery Cape of Good Hope matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), lamb with coconut milk or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cape of Good Hope's Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety with small black berries that appeared at the end of the 18th century. It is produced in most of the Bordeaux terroirs, where it represents 58% of the planted area, and its best terroir is located in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion on cool, clay-limestone soils. At the mythical Château Pétrus, the wine is made with 95% Merlot, with a dark, dense colour, aromas of red and black fruits and a superb range of flavours, the Merlot transforms during its ageing to give way to notes of prunes, undergrowth and spices. On the palate, it is supple with distinguished tannins. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot is no longer exclusive to Bordeaux, it is nowadays vinified all over the world.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot from Winery Cape of Good Hope are 2013, 2012, 0, 2014 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Cape of Good Hope
The Winery Cape of Good Hope is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Drain
Stopper, originally made of wood, used to plug barrels and more generally all wooden containers used to store or mature wine.
