Peacock Wild Ferment Merlot
Cassis, plums and perfume, with subtle notes of pencil shavings and green herbs on the nose. A refreshing acidity on the palate makes this wine intriguing. It is perfect on its own or with a meal as it has integrated tannins and a lingering length. There are a variety of dishes that this wine could be paired with but I would recommend serving it slightly chilled with a charcuterie platter
Winery
Named after South Africa’s most iconic bay, which frames much of the country’s premium winelands, False Bay Vineyards was borne out of a desire to make ‘real’ wine affordable.
Back in 1994, long before founding Waterkloof – his biodynamic vineyard overlooking False Bay- Paul Boutinot came to the Western Cape to seek out and rescue grapes from old, balanced and under-appreciated vineyards. These treasures were otherwise destined to be lost in the large co-operative blends that were dominating South Africa’s wine industry back then.
Unusually for that time, Paul transformed those Cape gems into wines with a minimum of intervention: Wild yeast ferments, no acid additions…you know the drill. A familiar story to many ‘real wine’ lovers now, but back then he was swimming against the tide. Even today, making wine this way at the price-level is almost unheard of.
Today the ingredients remain the same for Waterkloof’s Cellar Master Nadia Barnard: Fantastic coastal fruit, old vines and wild yeast abound, with additions avoided.
The nose is full of cassis, plums, and perfume, along with subtle notes of pencil shavings and green herbs. A refreshing acidity on the palate makes this wine intriguing. It is perfect on its own or with a meal as it has integrated tannins and a lingering length. There are a variety of dishes Peacock Wild Ferment Merlot from False Bay Vineyards can be paired with, when served slightly chilled, it goes perfectly with a charcuterie platter. Available for deliveries within Metro Manila.
Grape Variety / Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery / Estate: False Bay Vineyards Pty Ltd.
Specifications
| Basic | |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 or 2021 or 2022 or 2023 |
| Blend/Grape Variety | cabernet sauvignon or merlot |
| Product-Type | Wine |
| Type | red |
| Price Point | 1,001 to 1,250 |
| Style | Fresh & Elegant |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Terroir | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Estate | False Bay Vineyards |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch |
| Fermentation | Natural |
| Wine-Making Process | Sustainable |
| Food Pairing | |
|---|---|
| FOOD PAIRING: CHEESES | Soft Creamy Cheeses (Cow, Sheep, Goat) |
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