Banghoek Reserve Merlot

Enjoy with veal chops and Portabello mushrooms.

Severe weather fluctuations during bud break and flowering, followed by cool windy conditions contributed to fewer and uneven bunches and smaller berries. White wines have shown good acidity and balanced flavour profiles while reds, despite the challenging season, have shown elegance. The grapes were handpicked in the early hours of the morning from the Estate’s oldest single vineyard.

Wine was then left on skin post ferment for 4 - 6 weeks at 16°C. Matured in 70% new French oak barrels for 16 months.

The Merlot was vinified with care and passion. Extensive sorting of the grapes formed part of the quality management process. The grapes were de-stemmed and partially crushed. A combination of punch downs and pump overs at cooler temperatures of 24°C - 26°C.

Delaire Graff is a Stellenbosch wine estate on the Helshoogte Pass, where mountain slopes and cooling maritime influence shape the vineyards. Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, red blends, rosé and MCC, the estate produces polished South African wines with fruit intensity, freshness and structure.