Eagles' Nest Vineyards Merlot 2018
- Eagles' Nest
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Constantia
- Merlot
- 2016 Vintage - John Platter: 4.5 stars
- 2016 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2020: 89 points
€17.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Eagles' Nest Vineyards Merlot 2018"
The Eagles' Nest Merlot impresses with a captivating plum hue and reveals enticing aromas of red currants, black cherries, and deep chocolate, refined with delicate spice notes and luscious vanilla. On the palate, this smooth Merlot showcases juicy flavors of black and red berries, elegantly enveloped by velvety tannins. Fine hints of rosemary and olive tapenade introduce a delightful herbal freshness. A subtle pepper hint, combined with a touch of dark chocolate, expertly rounds off this exquisite tasting experience, concluding with a long, resonating finish.
The grapes for this Merlot were handpicked, destemmed, and crushed in medium-sized open fermentation vessels. The fermentation process lasted nine days at a controlled temperature of 24-30°C. The wine matured in new oak barrels as well as in second and third fill barrels, where it also completed malolactic fermentation. After 18 months, the wine was racked into stainless steel tanks and blended. Prior to bottling, the wine was lightly filtered.
| Main grape varietal: | Merlot |
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| Wine region: | Constantia |
| bottle closure: | screw cap |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2018 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | red wine |
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Grape varietals | 92 % Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 18 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2027 |
| Winemaker | Stuart Botha |
| Ingredients | Trauben, Hefe, Hefenährstoffe, Konservierungsstoff (Sulfite), Packgas (Stickstoff), Säureregulator (Weinsäure L(+)) |
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| Calories | 85 kcal / 353 kj |
| Carbs | 1.4 |
| Sugar | < 0.5 |
| Fat | < 0.5 |
| saturated Fat | < 0.1 |
| Salt | < 0.01 |
| Nutrition allergens | Enthält Sulfite |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14.5 |
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