Vergelegen FLAGSHIP RED Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Helderberg RSA
Where it's from:
South Africa, Stellenbosch, Helderburg
Price per case:
£305.70
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Description:
Vergelegen FLAGSHIP RED Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Helderberg RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch, Helderburg by Vergelegen Wine Estate Somerset West (12 x 75 cl)
Vergelegen VERGELEGEN 'V' Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Helderberg RSA
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Trinity Hill TRINITY Merlot Cabernets Syrah Merlot Cabernet Hawke's Bay NZ
Description: The musts from each grape variety, 44% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 12% Syrah and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, are prepared separately, and blended after 12 months ageing in French oak. The result is a complex, fruit dominant wine, with many nuances on both the nose and palate. The blackberry and black pepper nuances of Syrah, the leather and plum aromas of Merlot, the aromatic spice and red currant character of Cabernet Franc plus the cassis and spine from Cabernet Sauvignon, have combined to produce a complex, fruit dominant wine. The sensitive oak ageing has added a further dimension to the wine without being obvious. Richness and soft, ripe tannins make this wine a serious yet eminently drinkable wine. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £172.56
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Trinity Hill TRINITY Merlot Cabernets Syrah Merlot Cabernet Hawke's Bay NZ
Alpine Pacific Wines HANMER JUNCTION Harmony Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Wairarapa Valley NZ
Description: This New Zealand Cabernet Merlot was sourced from Cabernet Sauvignon in Waipara and Merlot from Gisborne. The wines were blended at a ratio of 50:50 to produce a wine showing the blackcurrant fruit of the Cabernet and ripe mulberries with spicy oak overtones. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £108.29
Rymill MC2 Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc Coonawarra South east Australia
Description: A rich combination of one-third proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. These three classic varieties have been selected to provide intense fruit aromas, complex yet supple flavours and a soft finish. In regard to cellaring, we ultimately recommend that you enjoy the wine immediately. However, 2-5 years ageing could prove to be interesting. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £123.96
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Rymill MC2 Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc Coonawarra South east Australia
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Windowrie THE MILL Cabernet Merlot Cowra New South Wales Australia
Description: The Mill Cabernet Merlot is an excellent example of the harmony these varietals can exhibit when blended. The colour is deep berry red and has aromas of fruit, spice and American Oak. The palate displays soft integrated oak with concentrated fruit and soft lingering finish. Growing Season The Cabernet fruit in this wine is sourced from the oldest vines on the estate. The vines are hand pruned in winter to ensure a small crop load while allowing sunlight into the canopy. The vines are then trained during the growing season with a bunch thinning occurring. The Cabernet was picked ripe in early April . The Merlot portion is also sourced from old vines trained to a Scott Henry Trellis System. Restricted Irrigation led to yield of 2.5t acre. The fruit was harvested in mid March. Winemaking The Cabernet and Merlot portions are both made separately until final blending which took place in February . The final blend contained 86% Cabernet and 14% Merlot. Both the Cabernet and Merlot were fermented in small open fermenters following crushing with the rollers open. The ferment was seeded with Bordeaux red yeast and maintained at 25-30ºC. Following ferment the wine was transferred to 2, 3 and 4 year old French and American barriques. The wine was racked every two months before final blending and bottling. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £90.15
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Errazuriz ESTATE Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Central Valley Chile
Description: Errazuriz Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon displays ripe cherry and blackberry aromas accentuated by notes of white pepper, wool and an intriguing hint of cayenne pepper. On the palate, the Cabernet Sauvignon component gives good structure to the softer Merlot. The ripe berry fruit is set off by the roasted red pepper and coffee flavours that are characteristic of Chilean Merlot. The oak is well integrated, contributing layers of toasted almond and vanilla. This full-bodied, fruity wine is ideal for early drinking and it should continue to gain complexity over the next few years. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £90.24
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Concha y Toro ISLA NEGRA Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Chile
Description: This hand harvested blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot comes from selected vineyards of the Central Valley. Aged 6 months wine maker Adolfo Hurtado considered: 'This is a red dual varietal made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, two varieties which naturally complement and enhance each other. Bright ruby red in colour, it has a robust, fruit-filled aroma of plums, berries and cherries with traces of soft vanilla and chocolate on the finish. This is a medium bodied and harmonious wine with soft tannins and a gratifying aftertaste.' (12 x 75 cl) Price: £59.78
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Jackson Wine Estates ATALON Merlot Napa Valley California
Description: Thomas Peffer Atalon Winemaker considered: 'Deep purple in colour with intense aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate, ripe plums and blackberry. Herbal notes such as fresh basil, dried lavender, olives and white pepper sit in the background adding depth and complexity. The tannins are firm yet smooth adding to a pleasant, lingering finish.' Part of Jackson Wine Estates Atalon has emerged on the wine scene with a provenance firmly rooted in the Napa Valley. The soul of the Atalon story is a ghost winery dating back to 1888. Built by General W.S. Keyes, the white-stone building atop Howell Mountain claims a stake in Napa Valley viticultural lore. At the turn of the twentieth century, General Keyes was producing wines considered to be among the best in Napa County from this old landmark. From the 1970's the Cabernet Sauvignon vines surrounding the winery helped to establish the reputation of several boutique Napa wineries, including Liparita, Duckhorn and La Jota. In 1996 the famed Howell Mountain property was renamed the Keyes Vineyard in honor of the early farmer's pioneering viticultural contributions. Today, the historic ghost winery stands as a strong reminder of a 150-year old tradition of growing wine grapes within the thirty-mile stretch of the Napa Valley frontier. In 1997, Atalon was created to revive the vineyard's past accomplishments and to build on the area's reputation for producing remarkable red wines. Although inspired by ghosts long gone, Atalon wines reflect a modern understanding of farming Napa's rugged mountains and valleys for the most balanced and expressive wines. To integrate the diverse flavors found throughout the Napa Valley, the wines take us beyond the ridges of Howell Mountain into the broader domain of neighboring appellations. Atalon wines are a comprehensive exploration of the Napa Valley appellation. Drawing fruit from selected vineyards, the wines are a composite of vineyards stretching from the rolling hills of Napa-Carneros in the south to the peaks of Howell Mountain in the north. Atalon is dedicated to the true essence and flavor of the Napa Valley, a distinction defined by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Vineyards are chosen for proven quality from the best known districts known to grow high quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, including Oakville, Rutherford, Mount Veeder, Atlas Peak, Napa Carneros and Howell Mountain. Atalon produces two tiers of wine: a Napa Valley designated Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and a Mountain Estate designated Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The Napa Valley wines are packed with ripe, opulent fruit, gentle tannins and rich textures long associated with the Napa Valley. The Mountain Estate wines are focused expressions of mountain fruit (12 x 75 cl) Price: £289.06
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