Metz Road Riverview Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 vs Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.99 | £25.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Scheid Family Wines | Vilafonte |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Region | — | Bordeaux |
| Country | USA | South Africa |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Metz Road Riverview Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
Scheid Vineyards Metz Road Pinot Noir is a refined and elegant red wine from Monterey's cool-climate Riverview Vineyard. Aromas of cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, and currants are complemented by subtle vanilla spice and warm oak. The palate is plush and structured, with bright red fruit, silky tannins, and a long, elegant finish. Why You'll Love It This is premium cool-climate Pinot Noir crafted with exceptional care and sustainability. Hand-picked in the early morning and fermented in small, open-top tanks with a portion undergoing spontaneous fermentation with native vineyard yeasts, the wine is aged for 15 months in 100% French oak (35% new). Only the top barrels make the final blend. The 340-acre Riverview Vineyard benefits from granitic soils and cool winds, creating a wine of remarkable elegance and complexity. 100% sustainably grown, wind-powered production, and vegan-friendly. Meet the Producer Scheid Vineyards is committed to sustainable viticulture, producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Riverview Vineyard. The 340-acre estate benefits from granitic soils, cool winds, and diverse microclimates, creating wines with precision, balance, and expressive character. Production Grapes are hand-picked in the early morning, carefully destemmed to preserve whole berries, and fermented in small, open-top tanks. Punch-downs are performed three times daily to gently extract colour and tannins. A portion of the must undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native vineyard yeasts, while other lots are inoculated with select Burgundian strains. Following fermentation, the wine is pressed into stainless steel for settling, then aged for 15 months in 100% French oak barrels (35% new). The final blend comprises only the top barrels, ensuring depth, elegance, and complexity. Tasting Notes Bright ruby in colour, the wine displays aromas of cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, and currants, with hints of vanilla and warm oak. The palate is clean, structured, and plush
Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2022
Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt is a bold, hedonistic Cabernet-based blend from Paarl, South Africa — and the name says it all. Sourced from old, deeply rooted vines in ancient soils, matured for 18 months in older French oak barriques, this is a wine of rich layers, plush fruit, and genuine complexity. A Bordeaux-inspired blend with a distinctly South African soul. Why You'll Love It Vilafonte is a pioneering South African estate with a singular focus: crafting world-class Bordeaux-variety blends from Paarl's exceptional old-vine terroir. Seriously Old Dirt lives up to its name — the ancient soils impart a depth and concentration that is immediately apparent in the glass. Rich, smooth, and gracefully structured, this is a wine that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring. Vineyard & Production A Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend, complemented by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, sourced from old vines in Paarl. The wine is matured for 18 months in older French oak barriques, allowing the fruit to integrate fully with subtle oak nuances while preserving the wine's natural freshness and vibrancy. Tasting Notes Deep ruby-red in colour. Rich layers of fresh fruit on the nose — black raspberry, ripe strawberry, plum, and blackcurrant — with undertones of star anise, nutmeg, and fragrant tobacco leaf. The entry is smooth and round, gracefully expanding over the palate with an abundance of fruit flavours and a spicy, lingering finish. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for bold, richly flavoured dishes. Excellent with roast beef, lamb rack, venison, slow-braised short rib, and mature hard cheeses. Also a great match for a classic beef Wellington or a hearty oxtail stew. The Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 12%, Cabernet Franc 2% — Paarl WO, South Africa. 18 months French oak. Old vines. 75cl bottle.
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