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		<title>How to savour Merlot this International Merlot Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:49:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Luscious, velvety, approachable, little wonder Merlot has an entire day dedicated its many merits. International Merlot Day takes place annually on 7 November, inviting relaxed wine lovers and serious oenophiles alike to take the time to relish this big Bordeaux varietal. Of course, dedicated Merlot lovers will need little encouragement to open a bottle containing their favourite tipple. For those not yet familiar with Merlot, it is pronounced mehr-low, with a suitably French affectation. But it is difficult to imagine not having heard of this popular grape before, considering that there are more Merlot grapes planted in Bordeaux &#8211; and the whole of France &#8211; than Cabernet Sauvignon! Merlot is grown and enjoyed across the wine-drinking world. Some prefer a 100% Merlot wine, but Merlot is beautiful in blends. This is because it has a soft appeal and texture due to the fact that it’s not heavy on tannins. One wine estate that has perfected Bordeaux-styled blends is De Toren, a small yet powerful estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, that is known for producing some of the most luxurious wines in the world. Like the ruby-hued De Toren Z, which benefits from ocean-facing vineyards that are high in clay content, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pizza and red wine, the ultimate combination!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get cozy this winter with a flavoursome pizza recipe from Spier! There’s no need to venture out to a restaurant in the gripping cold when you can recreate pizza perfection in the comfort of your own kitchen whilst sipping on a glass of your favourite Spier wine. Topped with basil, pancetta and roasted tomatoes, this authentic Italian-inspired meal celebrates the spirit of winter and is on point when paired with a bottle of Spier Signature Merlot! Pizza with roasted tomatoes, pancetta and basil Enjoy with Spier Signature Merlot For the roasted tomatoes: 400g small tomatoes 15ml olive oil, for drizzling 5ml sugar Salt and pepper &#160; For the pizza dough: (serves 4) 2 cups (300g) white bread flour or cake flour 10ml (2 teaspoons) instant yeast 5ml (1 teaspoon) sugar 2,5ml (1/2 teaspoon) salt 180ml (3/4 cup) lukewarm water 15ml olive oil &#160; For the pizza base sauce: (enough for 4) 30ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1 x 400g canned whole tomatoes, pureed to a pulp 5ml (1 teaspoon) sugar Salt and pepper to taste &#160; For assembly: 1 x batch pizza dough (see above) 1 x batch pizza base sauce (see above) 400-500g fior [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carrol Boyes Wines showcases its 2016 Sketchbook Merlot this winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for the perfect winter fireside wine, look no further than Carrol Boyes Wines 2016 Sketchbook Merlot, an ideal winter warmer partner. It’s a complex red wine that boasts a variety of light notes with aromatic layers and forms part of the 2016 Sketchbook collection, a critically acclaimed, limited-edition portfolio of wines from Carrol Boyes Wines. Harvest of the grapes used for the Sketchbook Merlot takes place in the early hours of the morning, and the 14-year-old vineyard yields on average eight tons per hectare. The Merlot grapes from the high-density vineyard are hand-picked with the six-wire trellising system being employed, resulting in a meticulous viticulture practice, including bunch-halving and intense canopy management. Only the finest hand-selected grapes are fermented in French oak casks that accommodate 300 litres each. The result is a wine with deep structure and firmer, finer-grained tannins, ideal for cellaring purposes. The Carrol Boyes Wines 2016 Sketchbook Merlot is a rich and concentrated wine with aromatic layers that include coconut, clove, black cherry, chocolate and cinnamon. Cherry and plum elements carry a long finish, with light notes of oak toffee that can be paired with charcuterie platters or a hearty pasta dish. A light Merlot [...]]]></description>
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