The colour of the wine is brilliant red. The aroma shows hints of wood spice with attractive dark berry fruit. On the palate the wine is rich and full with juicy soft tannins and good acidity. The wine has a long finish but is drinkable at present.
SA Wine Index score - 91 points2015 Gold Wine Awards - Gold2015 Michelangelo Awards - Gold
ageing : It will however mature for up to six years from vintage.
Merlot was initially planted as a blending partner for Cabernet Sauvignon. The softer style was designed to round off the Cabernet Sauvignon. When the market indicated a liking for softer red wine, Merlot was included in our range as a stand-alone variety.
OTHER VINTAGES - not for sale