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Wine: Flagstone Poetry Merlot
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Designation: W.O. Western Cape
Producer: Flagstone
Grape Varietal: Merlot
ABV: 14%
Type: Red
Code: 2183
Tasting Note
Mixture of bright red fruit and mint aromas on the nose. Sweet, spicy undertones and well balanced wood structure complements the palate.
Producer
When Flagstone’s cellar was first settled in the Waterfront in Cape Town without any of its own vineyards, the winemaking team was hailed as pioneers and mavericks in the South African wine industry. The cellar was eventually moved to an old dynamite factory in the Helderberg, where grapes are still carefully sourced from every far-flung and forgotten corner of the Western Cape.
After over 20 years of doing things differently and not merely following the herd, Flagstone’s winemaking philosophy is still reflected by its world-class, award-winning wines.
Winemaking
Wines from the Poetry collection are the result of impeccable dedication to viticultuture and grape selection through hand harvesting. The vines are farmed in an environmentally friendly way and in the cellar the grapes are treated with fanatical attention to detail throughout the wine crafting process. The resultant aromas and flavours reflect this passion for authenticity and integrity.
Fun Fact
Poetry is about paired-down words, making, forming, creating. It is art, the essence of language, meaning a fundamental creative act using language. Accomplished poetry is a sublime distillation of language intended to provoke elevated emotions.
Similarly, Flagstone's Poetry collection is all about trying to create such an experience when enjoying and appreciating these wines, selected for their balance and beauty
Food pairing
Mellow Merlot pairs harmoniously with ostrich fillet in red wine reduction on a wild mushroom risotto.
Awards & Accolades
Gold Medal Ultra Value Wine Challenge