Dark berries
Warm spice

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Arrogant Frog CabSMer

Name: Arrogant Frog CabSMer
SKU: 108361
Price: 15.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · France · 13%

$15.99each

What it tastes like

A French Cabernet Merlot blend with smooth fruit character and balanced structure. Dark berries and light spice.

Dark berries
Warm spice

Additional information

Wine
Style: France
Origin: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Arrogant Frog CabSMer

Arrogant Frog Cabernet Merlot is an IGP Pays d'Oc red from Domaines Paul Mas, whose cellars are at Montagnac in the Languedoc. The frog is the mascot of the whole house, a humble winemaker who shows that humour and skill can send southern French wines around the world at a fair price.

The grapes grow at 150 to 200 metres in a Mediterranean climate with some Atlantic influence. Cabernet Sauvignon sits on clay and limestone with stones, and Merlot on deep clay and limestone, on vines roughly 15 to 25 years old. The harvest is done by machine at night, to stop the fruit oxidising.

Each variety is fermented and aged separately, with 15 to 20 days of maceration. About a quarter goes through malolactic fermentation in barrel, with four months of ageing, while the rest stays in tank. The two parts are blended and rested another two months before bottling.

The colour is deep purple with ruby tones, and the nose is small black berries, blackcurrant buds and liquorice finishing on vanilla. The palate is balanced and rich, with silky tannins, spice and a long finish. The maker suggests serving it at about 17 degrees, with pasta, barbecue, chicken, terrines, strong cheese or chocolate cake.