Winery Fort SimonFortress Hill Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
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 Fortress Hill Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Fort Simon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fortress Hill Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Fort Simon in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Fortress Hill Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Fortress Hill Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Fortress Hill Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
The Fortress Hill Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Fort Simon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef lark, lamb shoulder confit with harissa or turnip confit with parma cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fort Simon's Fortress Hill Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
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Informations about the Winery Fort Simon
The Winery Fort Simon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 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: Barrel
Bordeaux barrel of 225 litres, used to determine the tonneau (unit of measurement corresponding to four barrels, or 900 litres).
