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Merlot 2021

Merlot 2021

R 195.00
R 195.00
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If classic elegance is more your thing, look no further than our distinguished and elegant Merlot.

It has a beautiful gem-like ruby colour with garnet flashing around the edges and first reveals a delicate all-sorts of berries – red, black and blue – followed by the alluring aroma of aniseed, cedar and liquorice which are all carried through on the palette.

Rather than dominate, French oak adds support, while the structure comes from the tannins, as do the light mocha flavours. The texture is smooth and well-rounded, lingering a while to remind you of its balance and elegance.

Our Merlot is perfect with Sunday roast lamb and a perfect match for lamb shanks and you’ll be able to enjoy it for the next 5 years.

Enjoy with: Roast Chicken, Shepherd’s Pie

Tasting Notes: Currants, Tobacco, Liquorice

Awards

2021
James Suckling 2023 92 Points
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2024 Gold

2020
James Suckling 2022 92 Points
Veritas Awards 2022 Gold

2019
James Suckling 2021 92 Points
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2021 Gold
Winemag Merlot Report 2021 Top 10

2018
Platter's Guide 2021 4 Stars
Winemag Merlot Report 2020 90 Points

2017
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2020 Gold
Winemag Merlot Report 2020 Top 10

2016
South African Wine Index 2018 Platinum
The Sommeliers Selection 2018 - Elegant/Classy Reds
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2017 Gold
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2018 Gold

2014
SA Terroir Wine Awards 2016 Area Winner

2013
The Sommeliers Selection 2015 - Elegant/Classy Red

2012
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2014 Gold
South African Airways Listings 2015 Premium Class
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2015 Double Gold

2011
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2014 Gold
Veritas 2014 Gold

2010
Michelangelo Int Wine Awards 2013 Gold
Six Nations Wine Challenge 2013 Gold
Veritas 2013 Double Gold

2009
Veritas 2012 Gold

2007
Veritas Gold

2006
Platter’s 4 Stars
SA Terroir Wine Awards National Certificate for Top Merlot
Veritas Gold

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  • Tasting Notes

    The wine has a vibrant, dark ruby red colour. A truly splendid nose of black cherry, sweet raspberry and aromatic lavender. The palate is smooth and soft with abundant, juicy redberry fruit, sweet liquorice and exceptionally fine tannin. The finish is clean, long and lingering.

  • Food Complements

    Merlot matches with a wide variety of foods because of its position in the middle of the red wine spectrum. Pairs wonderfully with tomato-based pasta dishes, roast chicken, and barbequed lamb chops.

  • Vintage

    The season presented a cold winter and a cold spring with good rainfall and a very moderate growing period during summer. This resulted in a later-than-usual harvest and grapes were harvested 14 days later compared to 2020.

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