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De Trafford Stellenbosch

Merlot, 2019

750ml
Country of Origin: South Africa
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Varietal Composition: Merlot (100%
ABV: 14.62%
RS: 1.8 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 5 - 10 years

Description

Lovely deep, bright red colour. Blackberry, plum and spices (clove and cinnamon) and a touch of fynbos herbs. Bright fruit on the palate with fine supple tannin. Nice balance of fruit and spice aspects follow through to a long finish. Drink now to 2030. Ideal with lamb and other red meat dishes as well as a baked pasta.
The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are carefully matured in third fill French oak barrels for twelve months. The Malbec is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to retain the primary fruit aromas and freshness of the wine. To release all the wonderful flavours of this wine, it is recommended to decant this wine at least one hour before the time and to serve this wine slightly chilled (11 - 13 degrees Celsius).

Winemaker : David Trafford
With an international reputation for excellence, the South African De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains.

Flavor Profiles

blackberries

Blackberries

plum

Plum

cloves

Cloves

cinnamon

Cinnamon

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Widely regarded as the heart of South African fine wine, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country's most acclaimed vineyards and wineries. Nestled between rugged mountains and cooled by ocean breezes from nearby False Bay, the region produces wines of remarkable depth, structure, and elegance. Stellenbosch is especially renowned for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Syrah, alongside South Africa's iconic Pinotage. With a winemaking history dating back more than 300 years, Stellenbosch continues to set the benchmark for quality and innovation in the Cape Winelands. Explore our collection of Stellenbosch wines and discover the region that defines South African wine excellence.

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