The Carmen Stevens Merlot 2021 is a blend of grapes from two vineyard blocks grown in the Paarl region. Handpicked at optimal phenolic ripeness, grapes are bunch-sorted and fermented with a pure yeast culture. The wine batches are all fermented separately and blended after 12 months. The wines are then barrelled again for a good marriage of the different components for an additional 4 months. All these wines were matured in 13% new French oak barrels to complement rather than add to the final taste. Residual sugar: 2.7 g/l. Bottled at 14.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: A layered aroma spectrum greets you on the nose. Beautiful ripe cherry and blackberry fruit becomes evident and is complemented by a fresh eucalyptus/minty aroma.

Palate: The palate entrance is refreshing and carries the ripe black currant fruit that flows into dark chocolate. The acidity brings tension to the palate that is interwoven with the tannin structure that adds palate weight.

Finish: Finally, the wine carries just enough oak to compliment the fruit and freshness of the wine.

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