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Pat's Garden Reserve

Stellenbosch Merlot 68%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 14%, Petit Verdot 3%

Ken Forrester's Pat's Garden Reserve is a harmonious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, showcasing a rich red color that captures the essence of Stellenbosch. This wine offers a medium-full body, bright acidity that awakens the palate, a prominent fruit intensity that delights the senses, structured tannins that add depth, and a dry finish that lingers elegantly. The carefully selected grape varieties come together to create a complex and well-balanced wine that truly embodies the terroir of Stellenbosch.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Duck Confit, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the heart and soul of South African wine, as important to the country's winemaking prestige as Napa is to the United States or Bordeaux to France. This beautiful region comprises seven sub-regions, all centered around the leafy university town of Stellenbosch. Winemaking here is influenced by the cooling sea breezes that sweep in off False Bay, and the crumbly, mineral-rich granite soils. While perhaps most famous for its beloved Pinotage, Stellenbosch also offers a diverse range of varietals, such as its impeccable Bordeaux blends, fragrant Syrah, crisp Chenin Blanc and outstanding Chardonnay.

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