Zonnebloem Stellenbosch Lauréat Cab. Sauvignon Merlot - Zonnebloem

The Zonnebloem Stellenbosch Lauréat Cab. Sauvignon Merlot by Zonnebloem from the Western Cape shows a dense, ruby red color in the glass. When swirling the glass, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is evident in the clear stained glass windows at the edge of the glass. This wine reveals wonderfully expressive notes of blueberry, sour cherry, redcurrant and plum in the glass. There are also hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper.

On the palate, the Zonnebloem Stellenbosch Lauréat Cab. Sauvignon Merlot from Zonnebloem starts wonderfully aromatic, fruity and balanced. There is dry and really dry. This red wine belongs to the latter group, as it was bottled with only 2.5 g of residual sugar. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. With its vital fruit acidity, the Zonnebloem Stellenbosch Lauréat Cab. Sauvignon Merlot is fantastically fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this red wine from the Western Cape region, more precisely from Stellenbosch, is ultimately delightful with a beautiful aftertaste.

Vinification of the Zonnebloem Stellenbosch Lauréat Cab. Sauvignon Merlot from Zonnebloem

The powerful Zonnebloem Stellenbosch Lauréat Cab. Sauvignon Merlot from South Africa is a cuvée made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. This is followed by fermentation in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by maturation for 14 months in new oak wood.

Recommendation for Zonnebloem Zonnebloem Stellenbosch Lauréat Cab. Sauvignon Merlot

This South African red wine is perfect as an accompaniment to a variety of dishes, but is also a pleasure to drink on its own.

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