Great Expectations Merlot Red Wine is bold, tannic, dry, medium-bodied, slightly acidic, and ruby red. The winery that makes this wine – Goedverwacht is translated from Afrikaans to mean good hope or great expectations, hence the name of the brand. The birds on the label are called blue cranes. It has flavors of oak that come from the staves that are suspended in the tank for seven months. It is fresh with its hints of plum fruit, spice, and coffee. Dark chocolate compliments the dried plums and red berries. It is soft, well rounded in the mouth, and ripe.

The South African Merlot style is full-bodied with low acidity. South Africa is one of the top ten wine-producing regions in the world and is popular for the production of high value and high-quality wines.

Food pairing: You can decide to enjoy it alone on a quiet evening or pair it with a meal with friends for events and celebrations. Wine connoisseurs suggest that the Great Expectations Merlot Red Wine be enjoyed with cheeses, veal, pasta, lamb, red meat, venison, chargrilled burgers, and beef.

Red wine when taken in limited quantities is beneficial as it is also high in antioxidants to keep your heart healthy. The resveratrol which is found in the skin of grapes helps to regulate blood sugar and aids in retaining the sharpness of the memory. Resveratrol can help to keep your weight in check as it helps with the reduction of fat cells in the body and red wine helps in lowering bad cholesterol.

The 2015 vintage rates are better than any other year for the Great Expectations Merlot Red Merlot Wine.

Open a bottle of the Great Expectations Merlot Red Wine for a tasteful delight with your meal today.

Great Expectations Merlot Red Wine Details

Type: Red wine

Grapes: Merlot

Pack: Bottle

Volume: 750ml

Winery/Brand: Goedverwacht

State/Country: South Africa

Region: Robertson

Alcohol content/percentage: 14%

Style: South African Merlot