Botanica Big Flower Merlot 2021 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R220
‘Every bit as good as the 2020 release, Botanica's Merlot is now established as one of the best expressions of the variety in South Africa. Matured in 33% new wood, it has dark chocolate and pencil shaving aromas, sculpted, fine-grained tannins and a core of blackcurrant leaf, plum and red berries. 2024-30’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2023, 95/100
‘This is a teeny bit unconventional, one foot outside the line, showing the nape of Merlot's neck, texture forward but unafraid to show soft, ripe fruit. Chamois leather gloves and ras al hanout spiciness. Zig-zag tannins zipping up and through blackcurrants. Sour cherries dipped in Modena balsamic vinegar and roasted-to-silkiness red peppers. Dried oregano and thyme. One of the most interesting, pleasurable Merlots I've tasted. 2024-2030' – Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20
‘This is a teeny bit unconventional, one foot outside the line, showing the nape of Merlot's neck, texture forward but unafraid to show soft, ripe fruit. Chamois leather gloves and ras al hanout spiciness. Zig-zag tannins zipping up and through blackcurrants. Sour cherries dipped in Modena balsamic vinegar and roasted-to-silkiness red peppers. Dried oregano and thyme. One of the most interesting, pleasurable Merlots I've tasted. 2024-2030' – Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Ginny Povall |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Blend information | 100% Merlot |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Rating | TA 95 |
| Producer information | Botanica, located on Protea Heights farm, was founded in 2009 by owner and winemaker, Ginny Povall. Ginny flies somewhat under the radar but is best known for her multiple Platter’s 5-star winner, the Mary Delany Chenin Blanc. Since Protea Heights farm was the first in South Africa to cultivate indigenous protea flowers commercially, it is fitting that the wine labels are floral themed. Just under half of the 21.6 hectares are planted with indeginous flowers, and since 2014 Botanica has been practising organic farming in their vineyards. There’s a wonderful sense of quiet purpose and ‘painterly’ aesthetic to Ginny’s approach to winemaking. |
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