Excelsior Robertson Merlot, South Africa

NAME OF WINE:
Excelsior Merlot

REGION/COUNTRY:
Breede River Valley, South Africa

VINTAGE:
2019

ABV:
14.5% - packs a punch!

GRAPE/BLEND:
Merlot

SUSTAINABLE/ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC:
Yep. Owning 220 hectares of their own vines and having a bottling line on site has allowed the winery to control all aspects of the winemaking. The De Wet family has also developed a social program which benefits its employees and the local community and, through the sales of Excelsior wines, has financed the building of a local crèche as well as the two teachers for the village school.

SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS/VEGANS:
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

TASTING NOTE:
On the nose this wine shows ripe cherry characters, backed up by smoky coffee and spice notes. The palate is soft, yet has a good structure for medium term ageing.

MENU RECOMMENDATION:
Steak for sure!