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Van Zylshof Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

PRODUCER NAME Van Zylshof Estate
COUNTRY South Africa
REGION Robertson
APPELLATION/DOC/SUB REGION
BRAND or PRODUCT NAME Van Zylshof Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
VINTAGE 2005
GRAPE VARIETY(IES) Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot
STYLE RED/STILL/DRY/OAKED

Cabernet Sauvignon 74% and Merlot 26%, hand-picked from the Van Zyl family's vineyard.  The two grape varieties were harvested separately but fermented in the same way, in open tanks. The wine was matured for six months in French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTE

This wine is jam-packed with rich fruit cake flavours and incredibly smooth in style, the oak adds a delicious vanilla and almond character to the finish.



AWARDS None
FOOD PAIRING A very flexible food partner, however, this red is so smooth and accessible that it is a standout choice as a red wine without food.
ORGANIC No
VEGETARIAN No
VEGAN No
VISUALS Yes
 
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