Eikendal Merlot

Eikendal Merlot 2020 has an attractive nose that reminds one of forest floor, violets, plums, black berries, cherries and peppery spices. On the palate, the wine is full and rounded, with soft tannins and a rich taste of black berries and plums. The elegant finish, is long and pleasant. Eikendal Wines, with its distinctive barrel-vaulted cellar and towering fountain, is a landmark on the R44 road between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. Situated in the “ Golden Triangle ” of wine growing, Eikendal vineyards flourish in a mountain and maritime microclimate, ideal for the production of quality wine. The Helderberg ward, on the slopes of the Helderberg mountain, produces some of the Cape’s finest wines. The cooling effect of the moisture laden sea breezes from nearby False Bay, combined with the excellent soil structure of Eikendal’s vineyards form ideal conditions for growing noble, classic grape varieties. The moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean results in cool afternoons and evenings that are ideal for producing quality grapes. Eikendal blends modern viticulture with Old World winemaking. The focus in the vineyard is to create maximum fruit and structure, in the grape berry with as much concentration as possible – in the cellar it’s all about preserving those flavour we worked so hard for and ensuring we maintain freshness, elegance and finesse. Awards & Recognition Awards: 93 points – Tim Atkin. Award and score details are shown as recorded by the producer or competition; vintages may vary.