Journey's EndV2 Merlot 2018

Product code: 19693
£16.85 inc VAT
South Africa
Red Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Journey's End
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Leon Esterhuizen
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Journey's End
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Leon Esterhuizen
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Journey's End V2 Merlot is a beautifully crafted wine made from the finest grapes in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, this full-bodied wine offers an exceptional taste experience that lingers long in the mouth. The Journey's End V2 Merlot is packed with aromas of dark fruits such as black currant and plum, accented by delicate floral notes, hints of vanilla and cedar. The tannins are supple, yet firm, providing a smooth and velvety texture. A perfect companion for hearty meat dishes such as roasted lamb or beef, Journey's End V2 Merlot is an excellent choice for any red wine enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

Upfront fruit, with some minty undertones on the nose. Fruit cake and herbal eucalyptus notes give the wine an earthy character. Gentle, ripe fruit on the palate, with firm tannins and a supple sweetness that gives the wine a lingering aftertaste; it is full-bodied and complex.

About the Winery

Journey's End

Located in the premium wine producing area of Stellenbosch in South Africa, the Journey’s End winery was established in 1995 by the Gabbs Family. The family acquired the estate and the 20 hectares of vineyards during this time to make high-quality, terroir-driven wines. Today, in less than three decades, the family owns close to 12o hectares of land.

In the year 2010, the family finished constructing a technologically-sophisticated, 350-ton crush winery on the estate. Immediately, the Journey’s End group also acquired the neighbouring Mount Rozier Wine Estate as well, along with the 45-hectare vineyard that was part of the deal. This helped the group to spread its wings high and achieve phenomenal progress within a short time.

Sustainability and minimum intervention are the two main principles followed by the winemaking team at Journey’s End, to retain the original flavours of the fruit as much as possible. The wine range produced by this label is divided into three categories – Tales Range, V Range and Precision Range. These ranges of wines are unique and display different but complex characteristics based on the terroirs where they were crafted.

Tales Range Wines

  • Weather Station – Made from Sauvignon Blanc
  • Hay Stack – Made from Chardonnay
  • Pastor’s Blend – Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
  • The Huntsman – Made from Shiraz, Mourvedre and Viognier

V Range Wines

  • Chardonnay 2018
  • Merlot 2016
  • Shiraz 2016
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Precision Range Wines

  • Destination – Premium wine launched in 2010; Made from Chardonnay; the team considers this as the pinnacle of white wines; therefore, it is a must-try
  • The Griffin – Made from Syrah
  • Cape Doctor – Rare and premium wine launched in 2010 and named after the Cape Doctor South Easterly winds that blow from the False Bay; made from Cabernet Sauvignon

https://www.journeysend.co.za

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