Western Cape, South AfricaFrom vineyards in Swartland, Paarl, Breedekloof, and Stellenbosch, this Western Cape merlot is predominantly aged in stainless steel tanks with the addition of French oak staves. Expect a combination of roasted dark cherry fruit, chocolate, and smoky oak that gives way to a rich but juicy palate. The concentration is above the norm for the price, though the palate isn't entirely seamless with grainy tannins and some tartness to the finish.Tasted: 13 April 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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$13.99
750ml
BCLS Select
Producer: SpierDistributors: Whitehall Agencies Inc. | Premium Wines and Spirits Grape: MerlotCSPC: 129715UPC: 606655000282
Western Cape, South AfricaThe Spier Merlot comes off cooler vineyards, averaging 20 years old, located 20 to 60km from the coast in Swartland, Paarl, Overberg, and Stellenbosch. Post-ferment, twenty percent remains in stainless steel while the rest is exposed to wood staves during the ageing process. Spier has a brighter attack than its companions in this price range, and you fell it in the soft, plummy, cherry fruit marked with a touch of menthols, earth, and ash in the finish. Ready to drink and well suited to roasted chicken.Tasted: 30 May 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$13.99
750ml
BCLS Select
Producer: SpierDistributors: Whitehall Agencies Inc. | Premium Wines and Spirits Grape: MerlotCSPC: 129715UPC: 606655000282
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