Mooiplaas Wine EstateMerlot - Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc 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 Merlot - Cabernet Franc from the Mooiplaas Wine Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Mooiplaas Wine Estate 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 Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Mooiplaas Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
The Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Mooiplaas Wine Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits or duck legs with green olives.
Details and technical informations about Mooiplaas Wine Estate's Merlot - Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot - Cabernet Franc from Mooiplaas Wine Estate are 2017, 0, 2015
Informations about the Mooiplaas Wine Estate
The Mooiplaas Wine Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 31 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: Old
This term can have several meanings, but generally refers to a wine that is several years old and has been aged in the bottle after having been in the barrel.
