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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Middelvlei Estate Devon Valley Pinotage Merlot 2011 80+ Points
If you are looking for an everyday juicy red wine, fruity and bold in character, look no further!
A smart blend, showing the best of both varietal, in fact none dominate in this wine.
Ruby red with slight garnet hue and brown towards the rim.
Clean, high intensity, fragrant, ripe plums, dark cherries and blueberry jam earthy, minty note, tea leaf note, smoky, spicy oak.
Dry with residual sugar, moderate plus acidity, fresh, textured, savoury warming profile with high alcohol of 14% abv, low plus tannin, quite plush in profile, certainly aided by the sugar here, juicy long and persistent. Honest offering will be perfect anytime, yet probably better with BBQ pork and sausages.
