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0031005003515
Rust en Vrede Merlot 2015
Rust en Vrede Merlot 2015
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Varietal
Merlot
Region
South Africa
Alcohol
14.50%
Overview
Rust en Vrede, the first South African estate to specialize exclusively in red wine, produces full-bodied wines that express the uniqueness of the Stellenbosch terroir. The Merlot is an elegant, well-balanced wine with an underlying, refreshing quality. This wine will compliment a variety of dishes, as it is meant to be enjoyed with great food.Ruby red in color with notes of cedar spice and mulberries on the nose with subtle hints of black cherry, potpourri and tobacco. The palate is full bodied with subtle, grippy tannins, well-structured fruit and savory flavors.
Aging
Matured for 14 months in 100% French oak barrels with medium toast.
Fermentation
Primary fermentation took 7 days, followed by 21 days maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel.
Winemaker
Coenie Snyman
Tasting Notes
Style
Elegant, Full Bodied, Structured
Flavor
Berry, Cherry, Floral
Aroma
Notes of cedar spice and mulberries lead the nose to a subtle hint of fynbos laced with black cherry, potpourri and tobacco.
Taste
This Merlot is an elegant, well-balanced wine with an underlying, refreshing quality. The palate is full bodied with subtle, grippy tannins, well-structured fruit and savory flavors. This wine will complement a variety of dishes, as it is meant to be enjoyed with great food.