Rising River Merlot Month Stocked_SEPTEMBER2023 or hard cheeses

or hard cheeses

with 'Trocken' referring to the dryness of the wine

with notes of crushed raspberry

The grapes are crushed and the juice fermented in steel tanks for around 4 weeks

or blue cheese

Rising River Merlot Month Stocked_SEPTEMBER2023 or hard cheesesThe fruit is harvested from selected vineyards across the Western Cape. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel with daily punching down for maximum extraction of colour and tannins. The wine is matured in old French oak barrels for 12 months before bottling. Aromas of black plum, redcurrant and blackberry on the nose. These rich fruit aromas follow onto the palate along with a hint of spice. The sweetness of the ripe fruit is balance by the soft