Winery SimonsvleiPremier Selection Reserve Merlot

Red wine of Western Cape of South Africa

3.5

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Premier Selection Reserve Merlot of Winery Simonsvlei is a red wine from the region of Western Cape.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Premier Selection Reserve Merlot from the Winery Simonsvlei

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Premier Selection Reserve Merlot of Winery Simonsvlei in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Food and wine pairings with Premier Selection Reserve Merlot

Pairings that work perfectly with Premier Selection Reserve Merlot

Original food and wine pairings with Premier Selection Reserve Merlot

The Premier Selection Reserve Merlot of Winery Simonsvlei matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of lomo saltado, leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme or filet mignon of veal with cider.

Details and technical informations about Winery Simonsvlei's Premier Selection Reserve Merlot.

Winery

Winery Simonsvlei

Grape varieties

Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Western Cape

Country

South Africa

Style of wine

Red

Alcohol

13°

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Premier Selection Reserve Merlot - 0

In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines

Average rating: 3.5

The best vintages of Premier Selection Reserve Merlot from Winery Simonsvlei are 0

Informations about the Winery Simonsvlei

The winery offers 111 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.

It is in the top 40 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Western Cape

The Winery Simonsvlei is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 84 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 15000 of of South Africa wines

In the top 1500 of of Western Cape wines

In the top 350000 of red wines

In the top 650000 wines of the world

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.