Winery ViljoensdriftRiver Grandeur 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 River Grandeur Merlot from the Winery Viljoensdrift
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the River Grandeur Merlot of Winery Viljoensdrift in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the River Grandeur Merlot of Winery Viljoensdrift in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with River Grandeur Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with River Grandeur Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with River Grandeur Merlot
The River Grandeur Merlot of Winery Viljoensdrift matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, lamb curry with coconut milk or grenadins of veal with ceps.
Details and technical informations about Winery Viljoensdrift's River Grandeur 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 River Grandeur Merlot from Winery Viljoensdrift are 2015, 2017, 0
Informations about the Winery Viljoensdrift
The Winery Viljoensdrift is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Robertson to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Robertson
South African "home of Chardonnay" in the Breede valley: signature king white, full and fresh with notes of citrus, apple, white peach, vanilla and a chalky mineral touch, preserved acidity. Excellent Cap Classique sparkling (traditional method) rivalling good Champagnes. Sunny Shiraz as red (blackberry, plum, spice, pepper), structured Cabernet and Pinotage as reds. Chenin and Colombard as 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: Green harvest or green harvesting
The practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining grapes tend to gain weight.
