Circumstance Merlot
This deep garnet red wine from the Western Cape (South Africa) is made from 100% Merlot. The nose is filled with aromas of brambly fruits, cassis, and dark cherry notes. The palate is rich and filled with hints of creamy oak, plums, and spices. Circumstance Merlot from Waterkloof Wines goes well with braised meats and ribs.
Grape Variety / Blend: Merlot
Winery / Estate: False Bay Vineyards
A deep garnet red wine from Western Cape, South Africa by False Bay Vineyards. With brably fruits. cassis and dark cherry notes made from Syrah. Rhonesque with a rich, slightly peppery finish. Good with braised meats and ribs.
| Product-Type: | Wine |
| Type: | red |
| Price Point: | 1,501 to 2,000 |
| Style: | Juicy & Light |
| Vintage: | 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 |
| Blend/Grape Variety: | merlot |
| Volume: | 750 ml |
| Alcohol: | 14.00% |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Region: | Western Cape |
| Estate: | Waterkloof Wines |
| Appellation: | Stellenbosch |
| Fermentation: | Natural |
| Wine-Making Process: | Biodynamic |
| FOOD PAIRING: RED MEATS: | Pan seared |
| FOOD PAIRING: POULTRY / PORK / VEAL: | Grilled |
| FOOD PAIRING: CHEESES: | Semi Hard Ripened cheese |
Winery
In 1993 Paul Boutinot commenced his search for a vineyard site with the potential to produce truly fine wine with a defining sense of origin. The classic areas, capable of growing naturally balanced grapes such as the Cote d’Or, Chablis, Paulliac, Barolo, etc. were either unavailable or unattainable (rich men’s toys), so he had to find a new classic. It took ten years to narrow the search down to a small area on the south-facing slopes of the Schapenberg, overlooking False Bay in the Cape. As soon as he was led up a steep ravine opening out into a hidden amphitheatre of potential, all his experience and intuition told him: THIS IS IT! Waterkloof was born, and the hard work began.
Our aim is to produce “honest” wines that truly express our unique site on the Schapenberg. At Waterkloof we are fortunate enough to be looking after a vineyard, capable of producing naturally balanced grapes, imbued with their own character and sense of place. To respectfully transmit this character and balance into the bottle, we believe it makes sense to turn those grapes into wine with minimal intervention and maximum care. We monitor, we do not dictate.
With this in mind, all fruit is hand-picked and handsorted. Following this careful selection, our red and white grapes are handled differently, but are both treated with an equally natural approach.