Stumble Vineyards Merlot 2015
Western Cape WO
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Chock-full of plummy richness and juicy black cherries – this Cape powerhouse is a big red wine lover’s dream come true. Nurtured to fruition by winemaking genius Bruce Jack at his state of the art winery, this Merlot is among the Cape’s smoothest.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
South Africa- Deep Blackish Crimson Hue
- Merlot
- 10.125 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 30 June 2018
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Ripe, black plum and red berry fruit with a long, silken finish
Aroma
Rich fruit compote with cloves, cinnamon, black pepper and wood smoke
The Wine
This bold, velvety red shows off Bruce Jack’s winemaking skills to the full. He studied at Adelaide’s renowned Roseworthy wine college, then put theory into practise at iconic Aussie wineries Grant Burge and Simon Hackett. Based in a former dynamite factory just 400 metres from the sea, his award winning winery is designed with minimal interference in mind. For starters, the pressing of the grapes through to the bottling of the juice is all done by gravity alone to preserve a wine’s silky texture. Bruce often finds his best grapes while he’s out hiking far off the beaten track. Then he has to hunt down the owners and persuade them to part with their fruit. With dense plum fruit, this red is tasty with tomato rich pasta or grilled meats.
This bold, velvety red shows off Bruce Jack’s winemaking skills to the full. He ...
Excellent value – very dark red in colour with a ripe, fruity nose
Online Review for 2013
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