Name: WATERKLOOF PEACOCK RIDGE MERLOT
SKU: MW-027-NS
Availability: InStock

WATERKLOOF PEACOCK RIDGE MERLOT

6 in stock

R90,00

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

Terroir-Driven: The Schapenberg’s elevated, coastal slopes offer cooler ripening, which helps retain freshness and build flavour complexity in the Merlot.
Natural Fermentation: The use of wild yeasts gives the wine a more textural, authentic expression of site — less manipulated, more soulful.
Eco-Conscious Philosophy: Waterkloof is known for its minimal-intervention, sustainable practices, making this a wine that appeals to environmentally aware collectors.
Versatile Yet Sophisticated: Though priced accessibly, it offers serious flavour and depth — making it collectable but drinkable.

REVIEWS/AWARDS

Tom Cannavan: 86/100
Wine Enthusiast: 83/100
CellarTracker: 91/100
Tim Atkin: 87/100

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: The bouquet reveals cassis, cedar wood, smoke, and herbal notes, with undertones of pencil shavings and a whisper of dark chocolate.

Palate: On the palate, you’ll taste dark black fruits (blackberry, cassis), plus mocha, liquorice, and tar. The acidity is vibrant and the tannins are fine but seductive, giving it both weight and grace.

Finish: The finish is long and complex, with a lingering aftertaste of dark fruit, smoky herbal notes, and a refined, soft grip from the tannins.

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Product details

This Merlot comes from Waterkloof Wine Estate, situated on the cool, south‑facing Schapenberg slopes in Stellenbosch.
Peacock Ridge wines are part of their Peacock Wild Ferment range, made using natural (“wild”) yeast fermentation and minimal intervention to preserve the vineyard’s terroir character.

It’s a vegan-friendly wine as well, in line with Waterkloof’s sustainable approach.

Cellaring Potential: This wine is built to be enjoyed within 3–5 years, according to producer notes, but its structure and tannins allow for light evolution, gaining nuance with short-term ageing.

Additional information

Volume	750ml
Quantity	Single

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled meats, such as lamb chops or beef, game dishes — think venison or duck, hearty stews and casseroles with root vegetables, mushroom-based pasta or lasagne, also pairs well with soft cheeses (goat cheese, Brie) or semi-hard cheeses.