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Whalehaven Merlot 2016

R225.00

A full-bodied, super elegant Merlot. Dark red in colour with aromas of wild strawberry and red cherries. A multi-layered and ever-changing mid-palate with cranberry, raspberry and litchi flavours. A complex and vibrant wine with a fresh finish.

SKU: 6008226001683-2016 Category:

Description

A full-bodied, super elegant Merlot. Dark red in colour with aromas of wild strawberry and red cherries. A multi-layered and ever-changing mid-palate with cranberry, raspberry and litchi flavours. A complex and vibrant wine with a fresh finish.

Additional information

Varieties

100% Merlot

Maturation

Following two days of cold maceration on skins, fermentation was completed reaching temperatures of between
25 °C – 28 °C.
Malo-lactic took place in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves.
The wine was then matured for approximately 14 months in small French oak barrels before being lightly filtered and bottled.

Food Pairing

Beef, Chicken, Mushroom