Winery 1659Reserve Edition Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Reserve Edition Merlot from the Winery 1659
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Edition Merlot of Winery 1659 in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Edition Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Edition Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Edition Merlot
The Reserve Edition Merlot of Winery 1659 matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of chili con carne, daniel's algerian couscous or sauté of doe stroganoff.
Details and technical informations about Winery 1659's Reserve Edition 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 Reserve Edition Merlot from Winery 1659 are 2010, 2016, 2013, 2015 and 0.
Informations about the Winery 1659
The Winery 1659 is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Glycerol
Alcohol very present in wine (after ethyl alcohol) and which reinforces its unctuousness and fatty sensation.
