Saint George Merlot Winemaker's Selection from Jordan, black cherry and plum with a hint of cocoa on the nose, smooth and supple through the palate with red fruit, chocolate and a touch of spice, closing on soft tannins and a long finish.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of black cherry, plum and a hint of cocoa. The palate is smooth and supple, showing red fruit, chocolate and a touch of spice, finishing with soft tannins and a lingering close. Merlot is the most immediately approachable of the Saint George reds, and the Winemaker's Selection bottling adds depth without losing that ease.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Merlot
- Origin: Jordan (clay, limestone and basalt soils)
- Style: Dry red, smooth, Winemaker's Selection, certified organic
- Viticulture: Certified organic, yields held under two tonnes per hectare
Food Pairing
Short rib ragout, roast lamb, mushroom dishes, and medium hard cheeses.
Serving
Serve at 16 to 18°C. Open fifteen minutes before pouring.
About the Producer
Saint George is the wine of Omar Zumot, whose father Bulos founded the family drinks company in 1954. The name comes from the church of Saint George at Madaba, beside which Omar planted his first vineyard using vines brought from France. The estate now farms three sites: Madaba on clay and limestone, Souf in the mountains of Jerash at 1,150 metres, and the principal vineyard at Sama al-Sarhan on the Syrian border, where basalt thrown out by the extinct volcano of Jabal Druze layers the soil and changes every half metre. All are certified organic. Sheep graze between the rows, irrigation comes from carp ponds that enrich the water with nitrate, and yields are held below two tonnes per hectare, around a quarter of the world average.
