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Ernie Els Wines - Merlot 2016 75cl Bottle

The 2016 Merlot is medium in body and textbook in character. Classically built, it offers a mlange of stewed fruit, chocolate and spice from the nose through to the exotic palate. Notes of dry earth and hints of mint offer complexity, while classy oak notes intertwine with masses of ripe, succulent fruit. A fresh acidity nicely balances the ripe berries and savoury stance, while gutsy tannins offer some good tension and depth. The finish is powerfully textured and dry, offering a platform for 5 - 8 years cellaring.
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The 2016 Merlot is medium in body & textbook in character. Classically built, it offers a mlange of stewed fruit, chocolate & spice from the nose through to the exotic palate. Notes of dry earth & hints of mint offer complexity, while classy oak notes intertwine with masses of ripe, succulent fruit. A fresh acidity nicely balances the ripe berries & savoury stance, while gutsy tannins offer some good tension & depth. The finish is powerfully textured & dry, offering a platform for 5
- 8 years cellaring.

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Merlot - A red grape variety used for blended and varietal wines
Palate - A term used to describe the roof of the mouth
Chocolate - A confectionary food made from the cacao bean
Chocolate - A brown colour
Dry - A term used to describe an item with has little or no water present
Dry - A term used in wine making to describe the lack of sugar (sweetness)
Tension - A force that is stretching an object
Tension - Also known as stress, a situation where a human can not cope with emotional or physical threats
bottle - A container with a narrow neck in comparison to the body. Often used for containing fluids such as wine and milk.
Earth - A planet third from the sun. Similar size to Venus but rich in water and complex life.
Oak - A member of the beech tree family that has acorns growing on it.

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