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Merlot 2019 1,5L Magnum

Merlot 2019 1,5L Magnum

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Though it seems like a leap to upgrade from the standard 750 ml bottle to a full magnum, it really isn’t. At 1,5 litres, a magnum is the equivalent of 2 standard wine bottles. Given that each bottle contains 5 glasses of wine, it is not extravagant to suggest a bottle for a table of 4 guests – that only works out to 2.5 glasses of wine per person.

The nose offers upfront aromas of raspberry, graphite and fresh plums. The wine presents fleshy plums and currants on the palate, underpinned by earthy flavours such as tobacco and li­quorice.

Due to its position in the middle of the red wine spectrum, Merlot matches with a wide variety of foods. In general Merlot pairs well with chicken and other light meats. Enjoy the De Grendel Merlot with roast chicken, a simple shepherd’s pie, or calf’s liver and onions with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Magnum bottles expose double the amount of wine to roughly the same amount of oxygen, lengthening the aging process and keeping wines fresher for longer. Older vintages of wine in magnums are likely to be in better condition than those in 750-milliliter bottles.

Enjoy with: ROAST CHICKEN, SHEPHERD’S PIE

Tasting Notes: CURRANTS, TOBACCO, LIQUORICE

Awards

James Suckling 2021: 92 Points
Michelangelo Awards 2021: Gold
Winemag Merlot Report 2021: Top 10 (92 Points)

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  • Tasting Notes

    Beautiful deep ruby colour with a purple rim. The nose presents a bouquet of blackberries, black cherries and mocha which follows through to a velvety-smooth palate with finely integrated tannins. Well-rounded with a lingering cedarwood finish.

  • Food Complements

    An exceptional pairing for caramelised roasted vegetables, or pastas with meaty sauces such as a simple spaghetti Bolognaise.

  • Vintage

    The 2019 vintage will be remembered as one that followed the most severe drought in South Africa during 2018. In the second half of 2018, supporting rainfall ensured good soil moisture with cool and moderate ripening and harvesting conditions for 60% of the intake of the 2019 vintage. The 2019 crop was medium sized, resulting in some excellent wines.

Technical Tasting Sheets

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