Bosman Generation 8 Merlot 2025

Colour: Bright, medium to deep garnet with youthful ruby reflections.
Nose: Expressive and inviting. Dominated by ripe red plum, black cherry, and raspberry compote. Secondary notes of dried herbs, fynbos & cocoa.
Palate: Medium-bodied with a soft, plush mouthfeel. Ripe red and black fruits (mulberry, cherry, plum) carry through, complemented by hints of mocha. Smooth, rounded tannins and a moderate acidity create balance and drinkability. A touch of savoury herbs may emerge as the wine opens. Silky, smooth finish with lingering notes of fruit, chocolate, and sweet spice.

A delicious partner to a classic wild mushroom risotto , lamb with a minty sauce.

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variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Bosman Family Vineyards

winemaker : Corlea Fourie

wine of origin : Coastal Region

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 4.5 g/l pH : 3.52 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : Drinking well now but can be enjoyed for another 5 years if cellared correctly.

We often get asked if we make Merlot. It has become that cultivar in which many consumers hope to find something smooth, fragrant and enjoyable. Sometimes that's a tall order for a varietal which is quite picky about terroir and expression.

Always up for a challenge, we decided to showcase the very best in bright Merlot fruit from Wellington. We used techniques in the vineyard and in the cellar to make this wine as approachable and as interesting as possible.

in the vineyard : Our Merlot sites range from plantings as early as 2001 to as recent as 2013 planted in schist soils near Hermon, which gives structure to the wine; and vineyards planted in granite soils in the Bovlei which create the appealing fruit and minerality.

in the cellar : Grapes are hand-harvested and de-stemmed before fermentation. Regular pump-overs ensure good colour extraction and gentle pressing, which results in a tannin expression that is fine and subtle. A portion of the wine is matured in French oak for 6 months to create a complex wine with supple tannins.

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