MORGENHOF
The illustrious Morgenhof Wine Estate is situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountains outside Stellenbosch. This area is renowned for the high quality of its grapes and the distinctive terroir is reflected in the character of the exceptional wines. Owned by Mrs Cointreau, Morgenhof Wine Estate dates back to 1692 and consists of 212 hectares of which 74 hectares are under vines, producing approximately 35000 cases a year.
FANTAIL
South African artist, Piet Grobler, provides an illustration of iridescent beauty. The majestic tail plumage emulates the extravagance of flavour found in a bottle of Fantail. Morgenhof Cellar is situated on the fertile slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, just outside Stellenbosch.
Full ripe flavours of black berries, prune & black cherries entice you on the nose. These intense flavours follow through to the layered and complex palate with added hints of dark chocolate and mixed spice. The tannins are fruit driven and supple.
Alc: 14.18
RS: 2.5
pH: 3.70
TA: 5.4
Morgenhof Estate Merlot 2006 A lovely ruby colour, the nose of this wine is full of black cherries, mulberries and spicy flavours. These flavours carry through and finishes on a lingering, rich fruit palate with a smooth aftertaste.
Alc: 14.02
RS: 3.3
pH: 3.5
TA: 6.3
Morgenhof Estate Premiere Selection 2001 This is a complex full-bodied wine with an intense dark ruby red colour. The nose is a combination of prune, black cherries, cigarbox and dark chocolate flavours with quite a strong smell of meatiness. These flavours are all present on the palate which is robust yet smooth with juicy fruit tannins.
Alc: 14.16
RS: 2.0
pH: 3.44
TA: 6.3
Morgenhof Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009 On the nose one finds predominantly flavours of asparagus, green pepper and gooseberry. These flavours follow through onto a full palate with a clean mineral crispness that lingers delicately on the aftertaste.
Alc: 13.74
RS: 3.5
pH: 3.35
TA: 6.1
Morgenhof Estate Chardonnay 2009 The nose is expressive of lime, kiwi and pineapple fruit flavours. These lovely flavours follow through, creating a crisp palate with subtle wood integration. Creating a rich creamy long finish.
