Winery HartenbergDoorkeeper Merlot - Malbec
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Malbec 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 Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec from the Winery Hartenberg
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec of Winery Hartenberg 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 Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec of Winery Hartenberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec
The Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec of Winery Hartenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lomo saltado, lamb tagine with dried fruits or duck stew with cahors wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hartenberg's Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Doorkeeper Merlot - Malbec from Winery Hartenberg are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery Hartenberg
The Winery Hartenberg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 48 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: Groslot
See grolleau.
