ALMENKERK Merlot 750ml Roussanne

ALMENKERK Merlot 750ml RoussanneElgin Valley. The Almenkerk Merlot is upfront fruity, dominated by red fruit & blackcurrants, while supported by an attractive wooding. It has an unmistakable elegance & poise which follows through on the palate. The lingering graphite tannin structure and distinct minerality makes this a prime example of what cool climate Merlots can be like.

Aromas of ripe strawberries and subtle spices lead to a perfectly balanced palate

High quality toasted wooden staves adds tannin and structure which complements the sweet berry and dark chocolate notes of the merlot

perfectly offset by warm and enticing hints of chocolate

and winter melon notes with some light toasted brioche in the background

On the nose

rather than grippy

liquorice and cedar notes

Sophie le Rose is fresh and vibrant

yet elegant and polished

This Merlot embodies a remarkable balance between smooth elegance and vibrant fruitiness

It is an excellent combination of Old meets New World

This Chardonnay has complexity and texture while still retaining the verve of the vineyards in Stellenbosch and Robertson which are getting older and more concentrated