Deconstructing Merlot

Merlot has often been seen as Bordeaux’s “other” red grape – the bland, somewhat boring younger sister of the hunky Cabernet Sauvignon. In the 2004 cult movie Sideways, Miles expresses some rather strong feelings about his dislike of the variety…”if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving!”, plunging this grape, so vulnerable to the vagaries of coolness, into vinous abyss. This is the tasting where we prove the cynics wrong! Join us as we explore the full expression of this misunderstood grape, from incredibly rich and luscious, to wonderfully soft and elegant!

Date: TBC
Time: Starting at 6 for 6:30pm
Venue: What’s On Restaurant, 6 Watson Street, Cape Town
Cost: R120 per Guest

Booking essential as space is limited. mida@undertheinfluence.co.za 021 812 2665