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Black Forest Red Blend 2010
2010 Red Blend - Merlot/Shiraz
The Story behind Black Forest
Louis Nel wanted to make a more affordable wine than his top range, and when he realised that the wine he made showed cherry and cholcolate flavours similar to Black Forest cake, the name was born.
Winemaking procedureThe Merlot and Shiraz grapes used for this wine are from Stellenbosch, and were vinified separately. The grapes were picked at maximum fruit flavor ripeness, fermented on the skins, and pumped over four times per day until dry. The wine was then pressed and the transferred to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and finally aged for a total of 16 month in barrel before blending and bottling.
Winemaker's commentsThe wine shows lots of red fruit flavours on the nose, as well as subtle chocolate and oak flavours. The expectation on the nose is backed up on the palette, with soft luscious tannins, and delicious fruit flavours abound.
Food recommendation:Enjoy with pan seared filet steak, roasted lamb shanks and pasta dishes.
Black Forest Movie Poster
The Black Forest 2010 Label
The Black Forest 2010 Bottle Shot
Contact us at:
3 Chestnut Lane Cell: 082 775 8726
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Contact us at:
3 Chestnut Lane
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
Cell: 082 775 8726