Wee Angus Merlot - Aberdeen Wine Company

In the glass, Wee Angus Merlot from Aberdeen Wine Company presents a dense, purplish-red color. On the nose, this Aberdeen Wine Company red wine reveals all kinds of plums. As if that were not already impressive, further aromas such as mint/balm, vanilla, and blackcurrant are added thanks to maturation in small wooden barrels.

The Aberdeen Wine Company Wee Angus Merlot presents itself to the connoisseur as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully velvety and dense. Thanks to its lively acidity, Wee Angus Merlot appears delightfully fresh and vibrant on the palate. On the finish, this wine from the Victoria wine-growing region ultimately delights with good length. Again, hints of plum appear.

Vinification of Wee Angus Merlot from Aberdeen Wine Company

This powerful red wine from Australia is made from the Merlot grape variety. At optimal ripeness, the grapes for Wee Angus Merlot are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day in order to preserve their aromas. After hand-picking, the grapes are immediately brought to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by several months of maturation on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for Wee Angus Merlot from Aberdeen Wine Company

This red wine from Australia is best enjoyed at a temperate 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with spinach gratin with almonds, leek soup, or cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables.

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