Winery Somerset WinesLord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Red wine of Western Cape of South Africa

2.9

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

The tasters did not really appreciate this wine.

The Lord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Somerset Wines is a red wine from the region of Western Cape.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 Lord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Somerset Wines

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Lord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Somerset Wines in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Lord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Pairings that work perfectly with Lord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Original food and wine pairings with Lord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Lamb

The Lord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Somerset Wines matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton, lamb fillet with monbazillac or baked leg of daguet or roe deer.

Details and technical informations about Winery Somerset Wines's Lord Somerset Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winery

Winery Somerset Wines

Grape varieties

Cabernet-Sauvignon , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Western Cape

Country

South Africa

Style of wine

Red

Alcohol

14°

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Informations about the Winery Somerset Wines

The winery offers 13 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 2.9.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Western Cape

The Winery Somerset Wines is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 25000 of of South Africa wines

In the top 25000 of of Western Cape wines

In the top 600000 of red wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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