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Durbanville Hills Merlot, Durbanville

Merlot vineyards are planted on the valley floors where the vines are less prone to water stress as the soils are generally deeper with better water retention than higher up on the slopes. The constant presence of wind ensures that the canopies stay fairly small, a phenomenon linked to better fruit and structure in the wines. Aged for 12 months in a mixture of new and used French oak, the wine displays a blackcurrant character, with hints of ginger, cream and violets on the nose. Medium-bodied and fruity, with a soft and elegant palate laced with ripe fruit and creamy toffee.

Product code: 24648

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Durbanville Hills Merlot, Durbanville

Details

Type: Red
Country: South Africa
Region: Durbanville
Vintage: 2022
Producer: DurbanvilleHills
Primary grape: Merlot
Bottle size: 75cl
Pack size: 75 cl x 6
Code: 24648

About the Wine

Merlot

Mare-low

Merlot produces medium bodied, fleshy, juicy wines with round tannins. Often seen as a single varietal, or in a blend with Cabernet Sauvignon to take the hard edges off. Its grown all over the world and commercially one of the most important red grapes in the on-trade.

Flavours:

Blueberry
Cherry
Chocolate
Plum
Vanilla

The Country

South Africa

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