Winery WildekransEstate 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 Estate Merlot from the Winery Wildekrans
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Estate Merlot of Winery Wildekrans in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Estate Merlot of Winery Wildekrans in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices.
Food and wine pairings with Estate Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Estate Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Estate Merlot
The Estate Merlot of Winery Wildekrans matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, sri lankan lamb rolls (mutton rolls) or veal roast casserole with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Wildekrans's Estate 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 Estate Merlot from Winery Wildekrans are 0, 2018
Informations about the Winery Wildekrans
The Winery Wildekrans is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Bot River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bot River
Ward of the Walker Bay district (Western Cape, South Africa) between Houw Hoek and the Bot River lagoon, 50 km from Stellenbosch: Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are the signature aromatic whites; Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Shiraz as reds. Mixed Bokkeveld shale and Table Mountain sandstone soils, valley exposed to Atlantic and lagoon breezes — late ripening, aromatic complexity and balanced acidity. Small independent estates, distinctive maritime profile.
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: Grey (wine)
Wine obtained by vinifying white grapes with coloured skin (black or grey), by direct pressing, without maceration. It is a rosé with very little colour.
