2006 Morgenster
Red • Coastal Region • Stellenbosch • South Africa • Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Cabernet Franc 33%, Merlot 32% • 94 Parker
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2006 Morgenster, Cape of Good Hope, South-Africa, Stellenbosch
The Morgenster Estate is situated in Somerset West, in the center of the western part of the Cape. Beside wines in Bordeaux style they also produce a well-praised Extra Virgin Olive Oil. In the beginning the domain was part of the domain Vergelegen, the former propriety of Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel. After his return to Holland in 1708, they divided the vineyard into 4 parts. One part was obtained by Jacques Malan, a Huegenote who fled from France. Jacques Malan gave his domain the name Morgenster.
Three centuries later, in 1992, Giulio Bertrand, from Piemonte and lover of South-Africa, buys the domain to profit from his retirement. The mountains surrounding Morgenster remind him of his fatherland and he decides to plant vines and olive trees.
Oenologue and director of Cheval Blanc and Yquem, Pierre Lurton joins him together with the African winemaker Marius Lategan in 1999. In 2004 Gerrie Wagener, an experienced winemaker and former director of Vergelegen and Boschendal, joins this team .
The wine matures for 16 months on French barrels.
- Name:
- Morgenster
- Appelation:
- Stellenbosch
- Country:
- South Africa
- Region:
- Coastal Region
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Cabernet Franc 33%, Merlot 32%
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 14,5%
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Ruby red with a slight evolution
- Nose:
- Open. Elderberry, blackcurrants, blackberries, bouquet of fine spices.
- Taste:
- Powerful starter with ripe black fruit, noble tannins which will still melt. Impressive long finale. Very great wine.
- Dishes suggestions:
- Marinated game, black chocolate and strong cheeses (preference hard cheeses)
- Conservation:
- To drink from now until 6 years
- Service Temperature:
- 18°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- You can request an invoice for this sale. Please send your request with the usual information (order number, name, address, VAT number) to support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.