Durbanville Hills
Collectors Reserve Lighthouse Merlot
Merlot from Durbanville, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Durbanville Hills
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.
Description
This Merlot exhibits a dark ruby red hue. On the nose, it presents aromas of rich dark chocolate, mint, and cherries, complemented by subtle notes of tobacco and gentle vanilla. The palate is medium to full-bodied, offering sweet, ripe fruit flavors and velvety tannins, with cedar wood nuances that linger on the aftertaste.
Food Pairing
This Merlot pairs excellently with traditional lamb dishes seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and garlic. It also complements mushroom-based dishes, cured meats, and a variety of cheeses, including Camembert, Boerenkaas, Parmesan, and Roquefort.
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