Eikendal Merlot 2016
- Eikendal
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Tim Atkin 2018: 93 Punkte
€16.95*
No longer available
Product information "Eikendal Merlot 2016"
The Eikendal Merlot pampers with an incredibly complex bouquet! Slightly earthy aromas of moist forest soil, fragrant violets, dark plums and berries as well as fine hints of black cherries and pepper spice enchant the nose. On the palate a full-bodied and excellently rounded drop with soft tannin and rich nuances of black summer cherries and plums. The finish is elegant, soft and lingers long after the last sip in an impressive way.
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Die Trauben für den Eikendal Merlot wurden handverlesen und bei Ankunft in der Kellerei auf 1°C runtergekühlt. Anschließend wurden die einzelnen Beeren mit großer Sorgfalt handverlesen und entrappt. Die ungequetschten ganzen Beeren wurden einer fünfzehntägigen Kaltquellphase unterzogen. Es folgte eine langsame Gärung, wobei die malolaktische Fermentierung im Fass stattfand. Der Wein reifte 16 Monate in maßgeschneiderten 300 l Fässern aus Burgunder-Eiche. 20% der Fässer bestanden aus Neuholz.
| Alcohol % Vol: | 14.5 |
|---|---|
| acidity [g/l]: | 6.5 |
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| body / style: | full bodied |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| category: | herbst |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| distributor: | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| grape varietals: | Merlot |
| main grape varietal: | Merlot |
| optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): | 2023 |
| pH value: | 3.43 |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 93/100 |
| residual sugar: | 4 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| type of bottling: | Bottle |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2016 |
| wine colour: | red |
| winemaker: | Nico Grobler |
| wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
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