Eikendal Merlot 2020
- Eikendal
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2021: 93 Punkte
€19.95*
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Information about "Eikendal Merlot 2020"
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 lush 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.
| Main grape varietal: | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| acidity level: | low |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 4 Sterne, Tim Atkin 93/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2020 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | red wine |
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2021: 93 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2018 - John Platter: 4 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2018 - Tim Atkin 2020: 93 Punkte
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Pasta, Ente |
| Grape varietals | Merlot |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2025 |
| Winemaker | Christo Hanse, Maryke Botha, Petroné Kilian |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14 |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.1 |
| pH-value | 3.68 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.2 |