Merlot

Pairs wonderfully with roast leg of lamb (thyme or rosemary) and wild mushroom risotto; other recommendations include dark chocolate‑mint and raspberry experiences.

The Durbanville Hills vineyards are located in the Durbanville ward—one of South Africa’s coolest wine regions—benefiting from cooling sea breezes from False Bay and Table Bay, plus late afternoon mists. This terroir contributes notably to the wine’s character.

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.