Collectors Reserve Lighthouse Merlot

This Merlot pairs beautifully with dishes such as lamb, beef, and venison. Its bold and rich flavors complement hearty, meaty dishes​.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from carefully selected vineyard blocks on the open Westerly side of the Durbanville valley, benefiting from cooling breezes from the nearby ocean, which contribute to the distinct character of this Merlot​

Aging in French oak barrels for 14 months provides the wine with structure and complexity, allowing it to develop further over time​.

The wine undergoes fermentation and is aged for 14 months in a combination of new and second-fill French oak barrels. This aging process helps to integrate the oak flavors and soften the tannins​.

The unique location of Durbanville Hills’ cellar a mere 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, offers not only a spectacular view of Table Mountain and Table Bay but also an extraordinary terroir that stabilises temperatures and eliminates extremes of heat and cold. Although the Durbanville area is renowned for its SAUVIGNON BLANC that excels under the cool conditions where it is grown mostly on the cool south-facing slopes, the range of RED WINES also benefit from the warmer valley outskirts and opposing northern slopes.