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Klein Friesland Merlot Cabernet

A balanced blend of two great South African wines: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes grow on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills, where the climatic conditions are at their best. After harvest, the secret of this Klein Friesland Merlot Cabernet lies in its oak aging for a full ten months. So, not a soft, easy-... Read more
Vintage 2023
Size 0.75L
Aromas & flavours
Blackcurrant Plum Cherry Cedar Tobacco Dark chocolate
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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Blackcurrant Plum Cherry

Winemaking & ageing

Cedar Tobacco Dark chocolate

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

A balanced blend of two great South African wines: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes grow on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills, where the climatic conditions are at their best. After harvest, the secret of this Klein Friesland Merlot Cabernet lies in its oak aging for a full ten months. So, not a soft, easy-drinking wine, but a powerful specimen where coffee, plump plums, and spices complement each other to create a near-perfect wine.

Although South Africa is considered a part of the new world of wine, this is almost unjustified, as South Africa has a wine culture that dates back several centuries. It's only in the last forty years that South Africa has truly excelled in high-quality wines, with which it has dominated many wine competitions. The wines of Klein Friesland play a significant role in this. Crafted by a family of Dutch origin, you can taste Dutch craftsmanship in every sip of Klein Friesland, combined with the quality that South African wines offer today.

The story of Klein Friesland dates back to the early 1600s. The Steenkamp family left Friesland and decided to settle in Stellenbosch. They had long owned an estate called Groenland, where the last four generations also successfully produced wine. In the 1990s, a plot of land south of the current Steenkamp winery came up for sale. Coincidentally, the name of this estate was Friesland, and everything fell into place. The wines of Klein Friesland were born. For several years now, we have been enjoying these high-quality South African wines with great pleasure and can't wait to share our enthusiasm.
Klein Friesland Merlot Cabernet
The wineryKlein Friesland Western Cape · South Africa
Vintage 2023
The 2023 vintage in South Africa received an excellent score of 90 points in the Robert Parker vintage chart. The wines are characterized as youthful and still tannic, indicating a potential to develop further over time.

Herkomst & details

The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot · 2023
Wine type
Red
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Vintage
2023
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
14.0%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

South Africa · Stellenbosch
Producer
Klein Friesland
Country
South Africa
Region
Stellenbosch
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

10 maanden houtrijping
Soil
-
Maturation
10 maanden houtrijping
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
-
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes

Serving & cellaring

Beef, Lamb, Roast chicken, Earthy vegetarian dishes
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2025–2029
Food Pairing
Beef,
Lamb,
Roast chicken,
Earthy vegetarian dishes

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