TASTING NOTE
Pat’s Garden Merlot has always been a blend of predominantly Merlot with the addition of about 8%-12% Cabernet Franc. This ‘blend’ conveniently fell within the legal framework for a wine labeled as a single varietal wine … ‘all wine may be blended up to a maximum of 15%’.
We thought, why is the magic number 15%? So, we set about doing some exploration using 4 of the traditional Bordeaux grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon…The result?
We present the new Pat’s Garden Reserve 2018! A Bordeaux-inspired blend, offering the best of the 5 noble varieties of Bordeaux in one delicious bottle.
The hints of coffee, blackberry fruit flavor, and softness of tannin for soft early drinking. Nice and soft.
Service Temperature: 16-18°C
Decanting:
Food Pairing:
Enjoy now on its own and with meat dishes, grills, and roast lamb.
Awards:
RED WINE
ABV: 14% VOL.
Grape: 76% Merlot , 13% Cabernet Franc , 9% Cabernet Sauvignon & 2% Petit Verdot
Country: South Africa
Aging: Aged 12 months in new French oak barrels.
Seal: Cork Type
Created to celebrate Trapiche’s 100-year anniversary, Trapiche Medalla was Argentina’s First Premium Wine.
These 100% single varietal wines are aged in new French oak and while they possess a strong fruit profile, they are made with a nod to Old World style and sophistication.
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