The Catherine Marshall 2020 Amatra ‘Oreads’ Merlot is a blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc. Old single trellised Merlot vines from the Polkadraai area in Stellenbosch exudes bright, fresh black plums notes. Generous purple fruit flavours are supported by a vibrant thread of lead pencil shavings from the elevated Cabernet Franc vineyards in Stellenbosch. The wine is harmoniously balanced with opulently textured mid- core palate weight.
Ageing potential: In its youth, generous; mouth-filling; plummy fruit is well balanced with a seam of lead pencil shaving tannins from the Cabernet Franc fraction and over time will evolve to stewed prunes, blonde tobacco, and hazelnuts with integrated, mellowed tannins on the finish. Wine should mature for 8 to 10 years under optimal cellar conditions.
Watch Catherine Marshall video on her ‘The Oreads’ Merlot
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
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