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MERLOT
BECOMES POPULAR WITH STYLE VARIETY

The Merlot grape is mainly known for its silky-soft structure and velvety finish. It delivers medium heavy, storable red wines that keep fresh for decades and reveal their full character with age. Generally, Merlot red wines smell and taste of blackberries or plums; earthy notes can occur in Bordeaux and the development in oak barrels sometimes leads to creamy vanilla notes. Enjoyed at an early stage, wine lovers can also detect grassy notes. In the USA, Chile and Australia, the grape makes for soft tannins and luscious, strong red wines, whilst Merlot from South Africa, Italy and Argentina is not less good, but is a noticeably lighter, palatable red wine.

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Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2022 Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2022
South Africa
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Red Wine
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2022

Content: 0.75 Liter (€59.93 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €44.95*
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Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2023
South Africa
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Red Wine
Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2023

Content: 0.75 Liter (€62.60 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €46.95*
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Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2023 Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2023
South Africa
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Red Wine
Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2023

Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.60 / 1 Liter)

Sale price: €14.70* Regular price: €15.50 (5.16% saved) Last lowest price: €14.70*
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4.5* Platter
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Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2022 Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2022
South Africa
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Red Wine
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2022

Content: 0.75 Liter (€86.60 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €64.95*
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Groot Constantia Method Cap Classique Brut Rosé n/v
South Africa
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Sparkling Wine
Groot Constantia Method Cap Classique Brut Rosé n/v

Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.27 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €24.95*
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Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend 2023 Magnum Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend 2023 Magnum
South Africa
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Red Wine
Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend 2023 Magnum

Content: 1.5 Liter (€23.00 / 1 Liter)

Sale price: €34.50* Regular price: €45.95 (24.92% saved) Last lowest price: €34.50*
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Steenberg Catharina 2022
South Africa
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Red Wine
Steenberg Catharina 2022

Content: 0.75 Liter (€40.67 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €30.50*
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Glenelly Estate Reserve Red 2018
South Africa
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Red Wine
Glenelly Estate Reserve Red 2018

Content: 0.75 Liter (€27.93 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €20.95*
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Glenelly Lady May 2021 Glenelly Lady May 2021
South Africa
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Red Wine
Glenelly Lady May 2021

Content: 0.75 Liter (€59.93 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €44.95*
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Tokara Directors Reserve Red 2021 MAGNUM Tokara Directors Reserve Red 2021 MAGNUM
South Africa
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Red Wine
Tokara Directors Reserve Red 2021 MAGNUM

Content: 1.5 Liter (€59.97 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €89.95*
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Groot Constantia Merlot 2023
South Africa
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Red Wine
Groot Constantia Merlot 2023

Content: 0.75 Liter (€36.67 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €27.50*
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Eine Flasche Waterford Estate Rotwein mit rotem Verschluss steht neben einem schwarzen Geschenkkarton mit goldenem Etikett und goldener horizontaler Schleife. Das Weinetikett zeigt die Illustration eines Steingebäudes und die Aufschrift "The Jem, Waterfo Eine Flasche Waterford Estate Rotwein mit rotem Verschluss steht neben einem schwarzen Geschenkkarton mit goldenem Etikett und goldener horizontaler Schleife. Das Weinetikett zeigt die Illustration eines Steingebäudes und die Aufschrift "The Jem, Waterfo
South Africa
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Red Wine
Waterford Estate The Jem 2014 | Exclusive Vintage

Content: 0.75 Liter (€399.93 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €299.95*
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Eine Flasche Chamonix Reserve Troika Rotwein mit einem roten Verschluss und einem cremefarbenen Etikett mit einer Adlerillustration und einem Text, der die Mischung aus Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon und Merlot angibt.
South Africa
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Red Wine
Chamonix Troika 2022

Content: 0.75 Liter (€47.33 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €35.50*
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Eine Flasche Meerlust Rubicon Rotwein mit einem schwarzen Etikett mit goldener und weißer Schrift, einem blau-goldenen Wappen und der Aufschrift Meerlust Estate Stellenbosch auf der Vorderseite. Eine Flasche Meerlust Rubicon Rotwein mit einem schwarzen Etikett mit goldener und weißer Schrift, einem blau-goldenen Wappen und der Aufschrift Meerlust Estate Stellenbosch auf der Vorderseite.
South Africa
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Red Wine
Meerlust Rubicon 2022

Content: 0.75 Liter (€50.00 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €37.50*
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Jordan Cobblers Hill 2022 Jordan Cobblers Hill 2022
South Africa
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Red Wine
Jordan Cobblers Hill 2022

Content: 0.75 Liter (€63.93 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €47.95*
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Vrede en Lust Boet Erasmus 2020 Vrede en Lust Boet Erasmus 2020
South Africa
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Red Wine
Vrede en Lust Boet Erasmus 2020

Content: 0.75 Liter (€39.93 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €29.95*
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Bacco Red Blend Vertical Box Bacco Red Blend Vertical Box
South Africa
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Red Wine
Bacco Red Blend Vertical Box

Content: 2.25 Liter (€57.76 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €129.95*
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Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2020 Magnum
South Africa
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Red Wine
Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2020 Magnum

Content: 1.5 Liter (€25.97 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €38.95*
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Leopard’s Leap Classic Collection Merlot 2024 Leopard’s Leap Classic Collection Merlot 2024
South Africa
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Red Wine
Leopard’s Leap Classic Collection Merlot 2024

Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.67 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €9.50*
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Eine Flasche Thelema Merlot Wein mit einem kastanienbraunen und goldenen Etikett mit einem goldenen Adler. Auf dem Etikett steht, dass der Wein aus Stellenbosch, Südafrika, stammt. Die Flasche hat eine passende kastanienbraune Folie oben. Eine Flasche Thelema Merlot Wein mit einem kastanienbraunen und goldenen Etikett mit einem goldenen Adler. Auf dem Etikett steht, dass der Wein aus Stellenbosch, Südafrika, stammt. Die Flasche hat eine passende kastanienbraune Folie oben.
South Africa
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Red Wine
Thelema Merlot 2021

Content: 0.75 Liter (€27.33 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €20.50*
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Spier Creative Block 8 2023
South Africa
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Red Wine
Spier Creative Block 8 2023

Content: 0.75 Liter (€35.33 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €26.50*
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Rainbow´s End Banghoek Red Blend 2024
South Africa
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Red Wine
Rainbow´s End Banghoek Red Blend 2024

Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.33 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €14.50*
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Marianne Cape Blend 2019
South Africa
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Red Wine
Marianne Cape Blend 2019

Content: 0.75 Liter (€24.67 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €18.50*
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Leopard´s Leap Special Edition Red Blend 2022
South Africa
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Red Wine
Leopard´s Leap Special Edition Red Blend 2022

Content: 0.75 Liter (€20.67 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €15.50*
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Merlot as a Pure Wine or Cuvee Partner

Originally, the Merlot red wine derives from Bordeaux and belongs to the most popular types of wine worldwide. This grape carries its name due to the fact that blackbirds (‘merle’ in French) prefer this early ripening grape variety. Winemakers also like Merlot grapes as they ripen quickly and are therefore less prone to colder climate or suboptimal soils. Yet the early budding makes the grape susceptible to frost. Like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot derives from the red vine Cabernet Franc and therefore harmonises well with this related variety. This is why Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon constitute the most important elements of the famous Bordeaux Blend. Merlot is also enjoyed as a single grape wine.

Merlot Becomes Popular with Style Variety

The Merlot grape is mainly known for its silky-soft structure and velvety finish. It delivers medium heavy, storable red wines that keep fresh for decades and reveal their full character with age. Generally, Merlot red wines smell and taste of blackberries or plums; earthy notes can occur in Bordeaux and the development in oak barrels sometimes leads to creamy vanilla notes. Enjoyed at an early stage, wine lovers can also detect grassy notes. In the USA, Chile and Australia, the grape makes for soft tannins and luscious, strong red wines, whilst Merlot from South Africa, Italy and Argentina is not less good, but is a noticeably lighter, palatable red wine.

Merlot from South Africa

Within the last twenty years, the grape has experienced a rapid rise in South Africa. Merlot only used to have little importance for winemakers; today, they use it for excellent cuvees or pure wines. Wine lovers can find and enjoy interesting Merlot from South Africa in our great wine range at CAPREO.