Reviews & Ratings

2005 Fleur du Cap Merlot

Winery: Fleur du Cap

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 100% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Coastal Region

State or country: South Africa

Price: $11

Cases produced: 22,222

KWG Score: 87.4 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88.4)

Review date: August 7, 2008

Wine Review: This Merlot from South Africa will appeal to Chianti fans as it has a lot of Sangiovese characteristics. This garnet wine opens with a cherry and vanilla oak like bouquet and a touch of heat. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is balanced, slightly tangy, and displays appealing dusty black cherry and oak flavors. The finish is dry and subtle. The panel thought this good value wine would pair nicely with chicken parmigianna or a veal chop. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This full-bodied wine is ruby red in colour with ripe berries, subtle cherries and oak spices. On the palate this well-balanced Merlot is an easy drinking yet mouth filling wine with ample clean soft fruit flavours and an oaky backup with gentle tannins. - Winemaker: Justin Corrans

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