ALVI'S DRIFT MERLOT
R90,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose & Palate: Full bodied for a Merlot, yet soft and juicy with subtle tobacco characters on the nose and palate. There are notes of cherries and ripe plums with a hint of chocolate.
Finish: A lingering dry finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas: Silver (2021 & 2021).
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold (2018), Silver (2017).
Tim Atkin: 80/100
BACKSBERG MERLOT
R128,00Nose: Red fruit aromas with soft wooded notes.
Palate: Plentiful raspberry and red plum aromas.
Finish: A fine, pleasurable finish.
AFTER TASTE:
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards: Gold (2019)
Ultra Value Wine Challenge: Silver (2019)
BOLAND MERLOT
R75,00ASTING NOTES:
Nose: Delectable layers of fruitcake aromas and red cherry accents.
Palate: A ripe and attractive red cherry flavour blends with the more typical Merlot notes.
Finish: An elegantly smooth finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles: Boland Merlot Winemakers Selection - Gold Medal (2008).
Veritas Awards: Boland Merlot Winemakers Selection 2004 - Double Gold (2006).
Wine 500: Boland Merlot Winemakers Selection 2003 - Top 3 in category (2006).
Mundus Vini Great International Wine Awards: Boland Merlot Winemakers Selection 2004 - Gold (2006).
Michelangelo International Wine Awards: Boland Merlot Winemakers Selection 2005 - Gold (2006).
Boland Merlot Winemakers Selection 2003 - Gold (2004)
BOSCHENDAL 1685 MERLOT
R168,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Rich red cherry, ripe blueberry and luscious plum notes blend with subtle dark chocolate hints.
Palate: Seductive red cherry and plum flavours intensify the mulberry accents.
Finish: A wonderful, fruity finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2017)
International Wine & Spirit Challenge: Bronze (2015)
DE GRENDEL MERLOT
R195,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A delicate blend of red, black and blue berry aromas with slightly spicy notes.
Palate: A plethora of berry flavours are accented by spicy aniseed and cedar notes with a soft liquorice twist.
Finish: A smooth, lingering finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine & Spirit Awards: Silver (2017), Bronze (2019).
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2017).
DIEMERSDAL MERLOT
R150,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Ripe blackberry and dried fruit aromas with spicy undertones.
Palate: Hints of cedarwood, mint and exotic spice highlight the ripe fruit flavours.
Finish: A rich finish with spicy notes.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Michelangelo International Wine Challenge: Gold.
John Platter: 4 Stars.
DOUGLAS GREEN MERLOT
R79,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Packed with juicy black cherry and fleshy plum aromas.
Palate: plush mulberry and spice flavours interwoven with soft, ripe tannins and subtle oak.
Finish: a smooth and juicy finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2013).
DURBANVILLE HILLS COLLECTORS RESERVE THE LIGHTHOUSE MERLOT
R155,00DURBANVILLE HILLS MERLOT
R85,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: An expert blend of blueberries, mint and luxurious vanilla with sweet wood spice. wood spice
Palate: Sweet berry fruit flavours with silky tannins make for a medium-bodied palate.
Finish: A full and lingering finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver Outstanding (2016).
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2012).
Tim Atkin: 88/100
FAT BASTARD MERLOT
R149,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Luxurious plum and black cherry aromas accented with nuances of caraway and black pepper.
Palate: A juicy, rich red fruit flavour with a wonderful weight.
Finish: A round, mouth-filling finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas: Silver (2020).
International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2020 & 2021), Commended (2018 & 2019).
Wine Enthusiast: 84/100.
CellarTracker: 83/100.
FLEUR DU CAP MERLOT
R139,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Multiple layers of dark fruit such as plum and blackcurrant with a hint of oak spice.
Palate: The palate is plush, rich and velvety with well- balanced fruit and supple ripe tannins that lead to great ageing potential.
Finish: A lingerling dry finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Double Gold (2022).
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2011 & 2012).
Wine Enthusiast: 87/100.
FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR MERLOT
R95,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Enticing plum and black cherry aromas support the hints of herbal tea and liquorice garnished with gentle oak spice.
Palate: Ripe summer berry flavours ooze from every juicy mouthful.
Finish: A smooth, succulent sour cherry finish.
AFTER TASTE:
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver.
International Wine Challenge: Commended.
GD LIFE MERLOT
R89,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: This Merlot shows pure, red and black berry fruit on the nose.
Palate: Delicious vanilla flavor on the palate.
Finish: A full and lingering finish.
HERMANUSPIETERSFONTEIN (HPF) 1855 POSMEESTER MERLOT
R130,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Savour the blend of ripe red fruit aromas with generous helpings of spice.
Palate: The nose follows through to the palate to create an easy-drinking wine.
Finish: A smooth, lingering finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Tim Atkin: 88/100.
John Platter: 3 Stars
KANU MERLOT
R139,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Blackberry and dark chocolate aromas highlight pleasant Christmas spice notes.
Palate: Wonderful berry flavours with supple tannins.
Finish: A lingering mocha finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas: Double Gold (2001), Silver (2000 & 2003).
The Trophy Wine Show: Bronze (2020).
Wine Spectator: 87/100.
L'AVENIER PROVENANCE MERLOT
R115,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Juicy and intense red fruit aromas with decadent oaked-caramel notes.
Palate: Ripe red fruit flavours, like raspberry and mulberry, balance the soft tannin structure.
Finish: A rich, lingering, red fruit finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas: Silver (2002 & 2003).
LEOPARDS LEAP MERLOT
R80,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Fragrant cherry and blueberry aromas blend with toasted almond and nutmeg notes.
Palate: Tannins structure the smooth ripe fruit flavours with a lovely subtle earthiness.
Finish: A lingering ripe fruit finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Women's Wine & Spirits Awards: Silver (2019).
Veritas: Silver (2019).
International Wine & Spirit Awards: Bronze (2009).
Falstaff: 88/100.
Wine Enthusiast: 82/100.
MASSETO TOSCANA 2006
R33000,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: The intense nose with ripe fruit and jam reflects the summer sun
Palate: On the palate, it is powerful, rich, and opulent, with tightly woven, sweet, polished tannins balanced perfectly by acidity
Finish: A long finish marked by elegance and freshness
MEERLUST MERLOT
R419,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Intense dark fruit aromas, like mulberry and plum, blend hints of dark chocolate and spice
Palate: A full-body with luxurious ripe fruit flavours balanced by a refreshing acidity and luxuriously seeped in silky tannins.
Finish: A long-lasting mineral finish laden with opulent fruit notes.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine & Spirits Competition: Silver (2015), Bronze (2016 & 2017).
NEDERBURG CLASSIC MERLOT
R75,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Plum and blueberry aromas burst forth with delicate vanilla and black pepper notes.
Palate: A medium-body with wonderful fruit flavours embedded in a soft, silky texture.
Finish: A soft, subtly fruity finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2022 & 2021).
Berlin Wine Trophy: Gold (2021).
Veritas: Silver (2021).
PROTEA MERLOT
R89,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Seductive black cherry and plum aromas underscored with dark chocolate notes.
Palate: A succulent plum and cherry flavour with an aromatic tobacco edge that highlights earthy cocoa hints.
Finish: A generous ripe fruit finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas Awards: Silver (2010).
SLANGHOEK MERLOT
R78,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Some spice and tabacco on nose.
Palate: Palate is full and well balanced with some beautiful spicy undertones coming from selected French barrique
Finish: A long lingering finish.
AWARDS:
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold (2018)
STEENBERG MERLOT
R229,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A vibrant bouquet of sour cherry aromas, dark chocolate notes and redcurrant hints.
Palate: Rich red fruit flavours with herbal notes of lavender, fennel and anise that blend with fresh eucalyptus and spicy clove tones.
Finish: A vibrant, refreshing, acidic finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas Awards: Double Gold (2011).
Tim Atkin: 92/100
Tom Cannavan: 90/100
VERGELEGEN RESERVE MERLOT
R275,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Delicious black cherry and plum aromas blend with hints of spice and a touch of chocolate.
Palate: Luscious black fruit flavours balance the fresh acidity and softly wooded tannins.
Finish: A long-lasting red fruit finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Bronze (2008, 2009 & 2021).
The Trophy Wine Show: Bronze (2012).
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2015).
Tom Cannavan: 93/100.
Tim Atkin: 92/100
Vinum Wine Magazine: 16/12.
Falstaff: 88/100
Wine Enthusiast: 86/100.
WATERKLOOF PEACOCK RIDGE MERLOT
R75,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Luscious ripe black fruit with hints of aromatic tobacco and chocolate.
Palate: A savoury herbal note in the medium-body with rich mocha and ripe berry flavours.
Finish: A fresh, complex finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Tom Cannavan: 86/100.
Wine Enthusiast: 83/100.
CellarTracker: 91/100.
Tim Atkin: 87/100
WELTEVREDE CHERRYCHOC MERLOT
R90,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Beautiful ripe cherry and chocolate aromas.
Palate: Wonderful intense cherry, plum and bitter espresso flavours coat the mouth.
Finish: A dry finish with black pepper and dark chocolate notes.
ZONNEBLOEM MERLOT
R115,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Ripe red fruit and mulberry aromas enhance the fragrant cigar box and oak spice notes.
Palate: A perfectly-balanced medium to full-bodied wooded red fruit extravaganza.
Finish: A satisfying finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2017 & 2018).
Veritas Awards: Silver (1997 & 2000).
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2012)