Porcupine Ridge Merlot

Smooth, full-bodied wine with the taste of ripe summer fruits, chocolate, and vanilla. Wonderful to warm up with. Also nice with stewed meat and cheese. Color, taste: red, smooth Grape variety: merlot Country, region: South Africa, Swartland Good with: Pasta, Pork Awarded: De Grote Hamersma 8.5 Boekenhoutskloof is definitely among the best and most well-known wineries in South Africa. One of their ranges is this Porcupine Ridge with friendly, approachable wines, perfect for simply enjoying. The grapes for this merlot come from Helderberg and other vineyards in Stellenbosch. Immediately after harvest, the grapes underwent a so-called cool soaking, which allows color and flavor substances to be released more easily during fermentation. The result is a dark red wine with a full, fragrant taste. Lovely on its own and at the table.