Winery OrmondeChip off The Old Block 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 Chip off The Old Block Merlot from the Winery Ormonde
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chip off The Old Block Merlot of Winery Ormonde in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chip off The Old Block Merlot of Winery Ormonde in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chip off The Old Block Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Chip off The Old Block Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Chip off The Old Block Merlot
The Chip off The Old Block Merlot of Winery Ormonde matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef with dark beer, fried vegetables with merguez and chipo or cocotte chicken roulades.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ormonde's Chip off The Old Block 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 Chip off The Old Block Merlot from Winery Ormonde are 2015, 0, 2014, 2013
Informations about the Winery Ormonde
The Winery Ormonde is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Darling to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Darling
Coastal WO of the Coastal Region (Western Cape, ex-Swartland in 2003) 11 km from the Atlantic: signature Sauvignon Blanc as king white, grown in bush-vines (rare worldwide) — intense and unusual with signature lively citrus, tropical fruits and a fresh herbaceous touch. Signature Shiraz as king red in bush-vines — rich and spicy with black fruits, pepper and a smoky touch. Pinotage complement. Cool-climate refreshed by Benguela current, Atlantic breezes.
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: Acerbe
Acidic taste with a certain astringency reminiscent of unripe fruit.
