Eagles' Nest Merlot 2014
- Eagles' Nest
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Constantia
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 90 points
- Tim Atkin 2018: 90 points
- Veritas Awards 2018: Bronze
- Michelangelo 2018: Gold Medal
€21.45*
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Product information "Eagles' Nest Merlot 2014"
The Eagles' Nest Merlot presents itself in the glass in a dazzling shade of dark plums and exudes aromas of raspberries, blackberries and deep red cherries, which unfold fully in a hint of mocha and coffee. Its undertoned spiciness is fully expressed, which is a typical characteristic of "cool climate" red wines. This profile is also found on the palate, paired with notes of red berries and a distinctive spiciness, which ends in an elegant finish with soft and juicy tannins.
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The grapes for this Merlot were picked by hand, destemmed and crushed in open fermentation tanks of medium size. The fermentation process lasted 9 days at a controlled temperature of 24-30 C. The wine matured in new oak barrels and in second and third barrels, where the malolactic fermentation was completed. After 16 months the wine was transferred to steel tanks and blended. Before bottling, the wine was lightly filtered.
| Alcohol % Vol: | 14 |
|---|---|
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| body / style: | full bodied |
| bottle closure: | screw cap |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| 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): | 2024 |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Michelangelo Platin (95 - 100 Punkte), Tim Atkin 90/100, Veritas Doppelgold (95 - 100 Punkte) |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| type of bottling: | Bottle |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2014 |
| wine colour: | red |
| winemaker: | Stuart Botha |
| wine region: | Constantia |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
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