Durbanville Hills6x Merlot 2019

About

Nine leading vineyard owners in the Durbanville district joined forces with Distell to create Durbanville Hills with the aim of promoting the regional individuality of this prime wine-growing area. The striking Durbanville Hills cellar sits on the side of a series of rolling hills with magnificent views of Table Mountain and Table Bay - the very geography that lies at the heart of what makes the wines so unique. The Durbanville ward is considered one of the Cape’s coolest wine regions, thanks to the sea breezes that drift inland from False Bay and Table Bay and the late afternoon mists that bathe the slopes. These conditions are ideal for the slow ripening of the grapes, allowing them to develop their full-flavoured, intense character. 

Product Features

• The Merlot was oak matured for 12 months using predominantly French oak, utilizing a small percentage new oak together with older wood, as well as wood alternatives.
• Ruby red in colour.
• On the nose is a combination of red berries, mint, chocolate, vanilla and sweet wood spices.
• A medium-bodied wine with sweet berry fruit on the palate rounded off with beautiful ripe and well-integrated tannins and a full, lingering aftertaste.
• Pairs perfectly with leg of lamb.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol by Volume: 13.22%
• Region: Durbanville

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