Winery Downes Family VineyardsFamily Reserve 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 Family Reserve Merlot from the Winery Downes Family Vineyards
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Family Reserve Merlot of Winery Downes Family Vineyards in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Family Reserve Merlot of Winery Downes Family Vineyards in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Family Reserve Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Family Reserve Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Family Reserve Merlot
The Family Reserve Merlot of Winery Downes Family Vineyards matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, couscous merguez or vital tone / vitello tonnato (italy).
Details and technical informations about Winery Downes Family Vineyards's Family Reserve 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 Family Reserve Merlot from Winery Downes Family Vineyards are 0
Informations about the Winery Downes Family Vineyards
The Winery Downes Family Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
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: Venaison (taste of)
Wine aromas reminiscent of game (fur, leather, hare's belly).
