Tekena Merlot
A fruit-driven Merlot with raspberry and blueberry fruit leading to a soft finish. it belies its price.
A warm fermentation followed by extended maceration ensures maximum extraction of the ripe fruit flavours. Oaked, intense and concentrated red. 14% ABV.
A warm fermentation followed by extended maceration ensures maximum extraction of the ripe fruit flavours. Oaked, intense and concentrated red. 14% ABV.
Specific References
A fruit-driven Merlot with raspberry and blueberry fruit leading to a soft finish. it belies its price.
Ruby-red wine displaying a fresh and fruity nose, enhanced by hints of plum, black berries and a touch of vanilla, fresh fruit flavours, supported by sweet and round tannins and a good structure. Another Salentein house red, spicy, peppery and warm, with 13% ABV.
Top quality grapes are selected from the La Escultura estate and fermented using the natural grape yeasts. Matured in French oak barrels for nine months, this is a wine with the potential to develop the many and complex flavours of great Pinot Noir. 13.5% ABV
The Untouchables. Using a modern take on ageing this Malbec, it has been aged in North American bourbon barrel for 12 months. Distinctive aromas of red berries marked by notes of caramel and vanilla. On the palate, soft tannins give creaminess, volume and meatiness. The flavours of ripe caramelized fruit are perfectly amalgamated with the notes of smoke provided by the toasting of the wood, leaving a pleasant and persistent finish. Oaked, intense and concentrated red with 13.5% ABV.
Deep red-purple coloured wine, very intense nose with notes of ripe blackberry, blueberry and redcurrant, with subtle hints of violet. Spicey and peppery, backed by vanilla on the lingering finish. 14% ABV.
Deep-coloured and intensely juicy yet light and supple on the palate, medium-bodied, with a soft finish. 12.5% ABV.
A light-bodied, yet juicy Cabernet Sauvignon with a plum and bramble character. 13% ABV.
Aromas of red fruits, cedar and boldo herbs. It’s fresh and fruity in mouth with cherry flavors and a touch of pepper and rosemary.
A Carmenere of character with rich plum, cassis and prune fruit, supported by quality oak in background. Handpicked grapes. 13.5% ABV
From the Aconcagua Valley in Chile comes this full, flavoursome wine showing the classic character of the variety with typical smoky, spicy flavours and firm, ripe tannins on the finish, backed by sweet-vanilla from the nine months ageing in French and American oak barrels. Spicey and peppery.
This is a full-bodied wine, displaying ripe red berry and fleshy plum flavours, with an elegant touch of vanilla from the new American oak barrels. Oaked, intense and concentrated red for a long finish. 13.5% ABV.
Intense and lively red purple colour. Intense red ripe fruit aromas such as prunes and cherries with black pepper and tobacco. Can also detect chocolate, cherry liqueur and spicy notes. Soft and velvety entry, firm tannins with lovely juicy finish. 14.5% ABV.
Intense and lively red purple colour. Intense red ripe fruit aromas such as prunes and cherries with black pepper and tobacco. Can also detect chocolate, cherry liqueur and spicy notes. Soft and velvety entry, firm tannins with lovely juicy finish. 14.5% ABV.
A rich and chocolatey Merlot with some exotic touches of eucalyptus and tobacco on the palate. Juicy, medium bodied red. Smooth, rounded finish with a lovely toasty edge. 14.5% ABV.
Estate grown wine from vineyards that have an average age of 45 years. A plushly textured wine with fine tannins and typical notes of violets, black cherries, plums and chocolate. In short - fantastic! 14% ABV.
Ruby-red wine with good aromatic intensity, touches of roasted red pepper followed by a sweetness given by the red and black fruits and vanilla from ageing in French and American oak barrels. Won the Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2198. 14% ABV.