Tasting Notes
An accessible, fruit-driven wine filled with plum and raspberry aromas, layers of red berries and a hint of spice on the palate, supported by a soft tannin structure.
Food Matches
Pork chop, Roasted vegetables & Cheddar
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2021
Style Light & Fruity Reds
Country South Africa
Grower Name Spier
Grape Variety Merlot
ABV 13.50%
Closure Screw Cap
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
SKU SPISAVMERLOT21
Grower
Spier
With a winemaking legacy dating back to 1692, Spier Wine Farm is committed to responsible farming practices, with a primary focus on the regeneration of soil fertility, achieved through the use of high-density grazing and organic compost amongst others. Using home-sourced vegetables and meats at their restaurants enhances self-sufficiency and reduces carbon emissions. Long… Read More
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Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety, famous for its use in the great wines of Pomerol and St-Emilion on Bordeaux's right bank and now of immense popularity the world over, competing with Cabernet Sauvignon as the most planted black grape. It is used both as a single varietal where it produces wines of a fruit-driven nature, with soft and ripe black fruit flavours and gentle… Read More
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