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Vilafonte Series M(2003)
- Winery:
- Vilafonté Vineyards
- Varietal:
- Merlot Blend
- Region:
- South Africa > Stellenbosch
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- red grape, merlot, malbec, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, fruit, berry, texture, blend, caramel
“Pretty and intriguing”
This luscious wine has open and seductive aromatics which are redolent of red plums and black raspberries, with a distinctive spicy note and floral undertones. Oak characters are subtle and primarily expressed with vanilla notes. “Fruit” fragrance is dominant.
Entry onto the palate is soft, with velvet tannins up front, lovely, bright red fruit flavors; good concentration and weight on the mid palate, with tannins increasing and sweetness coming up at the same time. The tannins are firm in the finish, balanced by the fruit and fruit sweetness. read more...
This luscious wine has open and seductive aromatics which are redolent of red plums and black raspberries, with a distinctive spicy note and floral undertones. Oak characters are subtle and primarily expressed with vanilla notes. “Fruit” fragrance is dominant.
Entry onto the palate is soft, with velvet tannins up front, lovely, bright red fruit flavors; good concentration and weight on the mid palate, with tannins increasing and sweetness coming up at the same time. The tannins are firm in the finish, balanced by the fruit and fruit sweetness. read more...
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Source:
Zachy's
- Winemakers Zelma Long formerly of Mondavi and Simi Winery in Sonoma has partnered up with her husband Dr. Phillip Freese formerly of Opus One to create the Paarl Vilafonte estate. Series M is a luscious blend of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
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June 2007
- A meritage from Paarl. Exquisite on the palate with mint, chocolate and an array of dark, juicy berries.
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April 2008
- Series M. This wine is more Merlot based; still a blend, but using the Merlot, and Malbec with Cabernet to give it some backbone. It is more supple, more fruit forward; with silky texture in the mouth, good length, and very approachable and succulent. Merlot 41% Malbec 16% Cabernet Sauvignon 39% Cabernet Franc 4%
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine Enthusiast rating: 91
