The Guru Merlot

This palatable full bodied wine pairs well with a variety of red meats (e.g. steak), a rich casserole, or can be enjoyed as an easy drinking wine.

Ageing for 12 months in French oak barrels. Minimal filtration preceded bottling.

The origin of these grapes stems from Merlot 15 year old bush vine on the 35 ha estate. Harvesting at 24° balling, destemming and crushing captures the natural fruit. Fermentation lasted 16 days in stainless steel tanks, whereafter pressing occurred.

In 1992, the Schmitz family established Hoopenburg Wines, a quality-driven, boutique wine farm situated in the Greater Simonsberg wine Ward of Stellenbosch. It is the only Cape farm where 100% of the wine originates from grapes produced by bush vines. Hoopenburg is home to a team of spirited people who bring passion and innovation to the winemaking and selling process. Our winemaker sees his role as one of providing harmony to the vineyard, to capture and enhancing the natural balance and quality that come from a great vineyard site, therefore producing world class wines for the consumer of today.