Morgenhof Merlot Stellenbosch MAGNUM 1,5 Liter 2000

TASTING NOTES
The wine has a crimson red colour. This fruit driven wine shows upfront fruit flavours of red cherries, brumble-berries, cranberries and raspberries. The palate is dominated by these fruit flavours with no harsh tannins noticeable.

IN THE VINEYARD
Production area: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch. Produced, made and bottled on Morgenhof Wine Estate. This farm is 4km from Stellenbosch and 25km from Paarl on the R44 road.

The wine was produced from two different blocks, each being 9 years old. These blocks are mainly on West facing slopes, but a small part is on East- and South facing slopes.

IN THE CELLAR
The wine has spent 18 months in 20% new and 80% second fill French oak barrels.

FOOD SUGGESTIONS
This wine will go well with most red meats prepared in various ways. Other suggestions include rich fish, chicken casseroles, pasta dishes and cheeses.