The Winemasters Reserve Merlot

It pairs well with red meats, pasta dishes, and mild cheeses due to its smooth texture and balanced flavor profile​.

The grapes are sourced from prime vineyards in Darling, Cape Town, and Stellenbosch. The vines grow in soils rich in granite and sandstone, providing good water retention and contributing to the grapes' natural acidity, which enhances freshness​.

This Merlot is matured for 12 months in oak barrels, enhancing its rich fruit flavors while introducing a soft oak character​.

The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. Afterward, it is aged in a combination of French oak barrels to impart complexity and subtle oak characteristics​.

Our winemaking legacy spans over two centuries with an immersive collection of award-winning wines from some of the Cape's most storied vineyards. Nederburg’s core range of varietal and blended wines is an expression of its proud legacy of winemaking excellence, dating back to 1791. These classically styled, foodfriendly wines with abundant fruit flavours, elegance and finesse, treasure the integrity of the grapes in every step of the wine-growing and winemaking journey. Every drop demonstrates an unwavering commitment to world-class vineyard and cellar skills.