Boekenhoutskloof - Porcupine Ridge Merlot 2020 (750ml) Red

Boekenhoutskloof - Porcupine Ridge Merlot 2020 (750ml) RedABOUT PORCUPINE RIDGE The Porcupine Ridge brand has its origins in the natural environment of the farm and the ongoing efforts to conserve the biodiversity on the property and the surrounding mountains. In addition to a number of rare fauna and flora species such as the erica lerouxiae which is endemic to Boekenhoutskloof the farm is home to a several Crested Porcupine families, which are however rarely seen due to their nocturnal lifestyle. These

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With two pounds in every bottle

Assertive aromas of fresh citrus and orchard fruits

Bright flavors of gooseberry

The palate reveals the presence of tannins

vineyard plot underlying this is north-facing

spices(cinnamon

this red features black currant

the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Viking Estate Vineyard Adelaida District is also all varietal and spent 20 months in 70% new French oak before bottling

With the excellent 1992 vintage we could no longer resist fermenting

It finishes with apple & honeydew melon flavors that linger on for a good bit

The perfume of the nose follows through onto the palate with notes of liquorice