Winery VergelegenMill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Red wine
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 Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from the Winery Vergelegen
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Vergelegen 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 Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Vergelegen in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
The Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Vergelegen matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, canned cassoulet or rack of lamb with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vergelegen's Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from Winery Vergelegen are 2005, 2006, 0, 2004 and 2001.
Informations about the Winery Vergelegen
The Winery Vergelegen is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 39 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: Dense
Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.
