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Taste Notes
Primary Notes: Plum, Black Cherry Currant Bay Leaf
Secondary Notes: Vanilla, Chocolate
Tertiary Notes: Chocolate
Wine Structure
Body: Full
Dryness: Very Dry
Acidity: Medium +
Tannin: Medium +
Alcohol (%):
Origin & Awards
Origin: Goriška Brda, Slovenia
Maker: Kabaj
Grape: Merlot
Fermentation: Heavy Wood
Awards: Underrated
Serving Recommendations
Decanting:
Serving Temperature: Best served between 14–16 degrees.
Asian Food Pairing: Peking duck, Black lentil dal, Beef noodle stir fry
Western Food Pairing: Grilled steak, game terrine, mushroom risotto
Description
Kabaj Merlot
Kabaj Merlot is a beautiful, classic Merlot. Deep ruby colour. The bouquet offers ripe red and dark fruits with layers of chocolate and wood. The dry and full-bodied palate has a bright acidity, velvety tannins and a ripe fruity character. Dark plum, blackberry jam, red cherries and currant fruit coated with just the right dose of chocolate nuances. Elegant and fresh from start to finish.100% Merlot. The grapes come from Kabaj's 15 hectares of local vineyards in the Brda region.
Manual harvesting before 30 days maceration in inox, wood and concrete vessels. The wine ages for 4 years in 225L French oak barrels and an additional 6 months in the bottles.
Top tip: Decant for an hour before serving.
Ageing potential: 2018 – 2028.
