Alberta Annemarie Merlot - Muratie Estate

Alberta Annemarie Merlot - Muratie EstateMuratie Estate's Alberta Annemarie Merlot presents an intense ruby red color in the glass with the foreground aromas of dark chocolate, black cherries and roasted hazelnuts. Notes of herbs and black olives emerge in the background. This South African red wine has good structure and backbone, coupled with spicy tannins. Vinification of the Muratie Alberta Annemarie Merlot The grapes for this Merlot were hand picked, destemmed, pressed and transferred to open fermentation vats. Following fermentation, this wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Food recommendation for the Muratie Alberta Annemarie Merlot Enjoy this dry red wine with fine steaks or an aged, salty cheddar. Awards for the Muratie Alberta Annemarie Merlot John Platter Wine Guide 2018: 3.5 stars for 2014 James Suckling: 91 points for 2014 Tim Atkin: 88 points for 2014