Warren's Red Wine of the Month

Linton Park Merlot 2005

This Merlot from the Wellington Valley offers plumy and stewed fruit aromas on the nose, with rich plum ripe fruit on the pallet along with an almond touch. It’s well balanced with a delicate oak finish. This wine has a good tandand structure that will allow further ageing. R160 per bottle

Winemaker's Comments:
Plumy and stewed fruit on the nose, with rich plum ripe fruit on the pallet along with an almond touch. Well balanced with a delicate oak finish. This wine has a good tandand structure that will allow further ageing.

Serving Suggestions:
Elegant stuffed veal medallions made with asparagus and provolone cheese breaded and fried, then slow cooked to a brilliant finish in a mushroom wine sauce.

Wine Analysis:
• Sugar 3.0
• Alc% 14.5
• VA 0.60
• TA 5.2
• pH 3.59

Website:
www.lintonparkwines.co.za