Details
The Jan Fiskaal (fiscal shrike) is a common sight in our vineyards. A small bird with a fierce reputation for driving out pests, its characteristic '"chee-chee-chee" cry and black-and-white colouring make it easily recognisable.An elegant classic style of Merlot with distinctive plum flavours and soft tannins.
Dark ruby-red in colour with aromas of plum and cherry-tobacco spices, complemented by savoury and earthy notes typical of Merlot On the palate, the wine is soft with gentle tannins and hints of dark chocolate and black. cherry. The finish is long and lingering.
Wine description & food pairing
An elegant, classic style of Merlot with distinctive plum flavours and soft tannins. Dark ruby-red with aromas of plum and cherry-tobacco spices, complemented by savoury and earthy notes typical of Merlot. On the palate, the wine is soft with gentle tannins and hints of dark chocolate and black. cherry. The finish is long and lingering.
This medium-bodied wine will be wonderful just by itself or paired with roast chicken, lamb stew, lasagne and BBQ's. Serve at a cool room temperature.
Vineyards
Selected vineyards in Agter-Paarl and one smaller vineyard in Stellenbosch. Mostly unirrigated vineyards producing naturally low-yields with small berries.
This medium-bodied wine will be wonderful just by itself or paired with roast chicken, lamb stew, lasagne and BBQ's. Serve at a cool room temperature.
Previous Awards
Man Family Wines Jan Fiskaal Merlot 2014
89 points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
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