Simonsig Frans Malan Reserve Cape Blend 2007
Enchanting plum flavours of the Pinotage is uplifted by the supple blackberry fruit of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The velvety Merlot unites with the Cabernet creating firm dry tannins ensuring a long promising finish.
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Intensely deep Persian colour. On the nose a combination of sweet plum, mulberry flavours with an undertone of blackberry fruit. Sweet and spicy vanilla oak supports the layers of seductive flavours of the three cultivars. The sweet fruit of Pinotage, well developed tannin structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and the dry lingering finish of Merlot makes this wine a true Cape Style blend in every way. Pinotage-led blend with caberne sauvignon & merlot. Long, rich & harmonious, melding lemony acidity with oak (16 mths Am/Fr, 58/42, 83% new). (Platter 2009) The Frans Malan Reserve will take you on an unforgettable journey to show you what a Cape style blend is all about. Sweet and spicy vanilla oak support the layers of seductive flavours of the three cultivars. The sweet fruit of pinotage, well developed tannin structure of cabernet sauvignon and the dry lingering finish of Merlot makes this wine a true Cape Style blend in every way.
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