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A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, the Alto Rouge was aged in oak barrels for 18 months. A fruity wine with delicious flavours of toasty tobacco, chocolate and vanilla, the ideal wine for hearty red meat dishes and will age well.

Fat Bastard Merlot is sourced from select vineyards throughout the Languedoc-Roussillon.  The area is known for its stony soil, which naturally limits yields and lends a fresh, fruit-forward character and mature tannins to the final wine.  

Deep, dark-red in colour with elegant notes of plum and black cherry followed by subtle nuances of caraway and black pepper.  On the palate, it is fresh, full and juicy with solid mad palate weight and an expansive, round finish.

This Merlot truly shines when enjoyed with grilled steaks, sausages and burgers with Havarti cheese.  Ideal for your next barbecue!

Zonnebloem sources the best grapes form growers in the historic Stellenbosch region to create its range of critically acclaimed wines.  

Style:  Ripe dark berry fruit with an invitingly spicy, smokey palate.  Oak matured

Serve:  Room temperature 16° - 18° C or slichtly chiilled in summer.  Enjoy with red meat, game and oxtail stews.

Maturation Potential:  5 - 8 years