Clos MalverneDevonet Merlot - Pinotage
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Pinotage and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Devonet Merlot - Pinotage from the Clos Malverne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Devonet Merlot - Pinotage of Clos Malverne in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Devonet Merlot - Pinotage of Clos Malverne in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Devonet Merlot - Pinotage
Pairings that work perfectly with Devonet Merlot - Pinotage
Original food and wine pairings with Devonet Merlot - Pinotage
The Devonet Merlot - Pinotage of Clos Malverne matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of beef with cider, duck breast with foie gras sauce or chinese fondue.
Details and technical informations about Clos Malverne's Devonet Merlot - Pinotage.
Discover the grape variety: Pinotage
Intensely coloured, structured reds with inky robe and firm tannins, with typical aromas of blackberry, black plum, roasted coffee, cocoa, banana and characteristic smoky notes. Made as powerful ageing reds and as more approachable fruity cuvées, sometimes as rosés. Absolute signature of South Africa (Stellenbosch, Swartland, Paarl). Cross of pinot noir × cinsault created in 1925 by Abraham Perold at Stellenbosch University.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Devonet Merlot - Pinotage from Clos Malverne are 2012, 2016, 2013, 2010 and 0.
Informations about the Clos Malverne
The Clos Malverne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 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: Imperial
Bottle with a capacity of 6 liters (synonym of mathusalem).
