Van Loveren Merlot

Van Loveren Merlot from Robertson South Africa. A beautiful ruby red wine, lightly aged. Easy to drink due to its balanced tannins. One recognizes aromas of strawberry and vanilla and tastes rich fruit flavors.

Merlot is one of the oldest Vitis vinifera varieties that ripens earlier than Carbernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Merlot is important in Bordeaux, especially in Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. Merlot plantings have increased significantly in recent years. The grape is very popular worldwide and people are increasingly realizing that Merlot must be planted in a fairly cool vineyard. This grape produces dark, cool, soft, spicy and fruity wines.