Rickety Bridge Merlot 2020
| Producer | Rickety Bridge |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Other |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Big & Bold |
| Grape Blend | 100% Merlot |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 15 |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Extra Info | Bold, juicy & structured |
| Food Pairing Guide | Excellent with traditional bobotie or a slow cooked ragu. |
| Terroir | The lower flatlands are covered by sandy soils while the hillsides are made up decomposed granite, ideal for red grapes. |
Rickety Bridge Merlot is a bold, full-bodied Merlot with structure and deep fruit flavours. Aromas of red cherry and ripe plum layered with hints of oak spice rise out the glass, and as you drink it, flavours of juicy red currants and blueberries fill your mouth. It's big and well-structured for a Merlot, with refined tannins and a lengthy finish with hints of dark chocolate.
This historic Franschhoek estate was formed out of one of the original farms that was granted to the Huguenots when they settled here, and it was first planted with vines in 1797 when it passed to Paulina De Villiers. The estate nestles against the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, close to the Franschhoek River that the old rickety bridge used to cross. The lower flatlands are covered by sandy soils while the hillsides are made up decomposed granite, ideal for red grapes. British businessman Duncan Spence acquired the estate and there has been extensive investment to create a modern cellar, which is currently overseen by Mari Kotze.
