Winery Post HouseBlack Mail 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 Black Mail Merlot from the Winery Post House
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Black Mail Merlot of Winery Post House in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Black Mail Merlot of Winery Post House in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Black Mail Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Black Mail Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Black Mail Merlot
The Black Mail Merlot of Winery Post House matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of couscous without couscous maker, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or cordon bleu with veal and cured ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Post House's Black Mail 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 Black Mail Merlot from Winery Post House are 2015, 2011, 2016, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Post House
The Winery Post House is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 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: Solid
A full-bodied wine, rich in tannins and probably with good ageing potential.
