Winery LouisvaleStone Road Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Stone Road Merlot from the Winery Louisvale
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Stone Road Merlot of Winery Louisvale in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Stone Road Merlot of Winery Louisvale in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Stone Road Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Stone Road Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Stone Road Merlot
The Stone Road Merlot of Winery Louisvale matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, saddle of lamb with herbs or blanquette of veal in the old way (self-cooker).
Details and technical informations about Winery Louisvale's Stone Road 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 Stone Road Merlot from Winery Louisvale are 2017, 2018, 2008, 2014 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Louisvale
The Winery Louisvale is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 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: Generic
A term that can have several meanings, but often designates a branded wine as opposed to a wine from a vineyard or château, sometimes abused to designate regional appellations (e.g. Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc.).
