Shannon VineyardsMount Bullet Merlot 2017

Product code: 22181
£44.60 inc VAT
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Elgin
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.40%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Elgin
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.40%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

The wine has a fragrance of ripe red fruits such as plums and dark cherries, with earthy complexity and yet still expressing minerality. Maintaining a good acidity lends to outstanding freshness with a well integrated ripe and seductive tannin structure.

Product Notes

Shannon Vineyards Mount Bullet Merlot is an exquisite South African wine that stands out for its remarkable balance and finesse. This vintage embodies a bold ruby-red hue with plum and dark chocolate nuances on the nose. The palate unfurls a stunning complexity of rich, ripe blackcurrant and savoury spice underpinned by soft, silky tannins. Matured in French oak barrels, it retains a splendid freshness while showcasing the perfect symphony of the five Merlot clones in the blend. It's a sophisticated, full-bodied wine worth savouring, acclaimed for its longevity and harmonious finish. Truly a gem for discerning Merlot enthusiasts.

About the Winery

Shannon Vineyards

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Elgin Valley in South Africa, Shannon Vineyards is a charming vineyard known for its premium wines. Gracing a picturesque landscape and a climatic similarity to Bordeaux, France, Shannon Vineyards represents nature's bounty in the most splendid style.

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