De Trafford Stellenbosch

Merlot, 2019

750ml
In stock
$57
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Varietal Composition: Merlot (100%
RS: 1.8 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 5 - 10 years
ABV: 14.62%

Description

Lovely deep, bright red colour. Blackberry, plum and spices (clove and cinnamon) and a touch of fynbos herbs. Bright fruit on the palate with fine supple tannin. Nice balance of fruit and spice aspects follow through to a long finish. Drink now to 2030. Ideal with lamb and other red meat dishes as well as a baked pasta.
The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are carefully matured in third fill French oak barrels for twelve months. The Malbec is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to retain the primary fruit aromas and freshness of the wine. To release all the wonderful flavours of this wine, it is recommended to decant this wine at least one hour before the time and to serve this wine slightly chilled (11 - 13 degrees Celsius).

Winemaker : David Trafford
With an international reputation for excellence, the South African De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

blackberries

Blackberries

plum

Plum

cloves

Cloves

cinnamon

Cinnamon

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, with its rich winemaking heritage dating back to the 17th century, is one of South Africa’s most prestigious wine regions. The mountainous terrain and favorable rainfall create ideal conditions for growing nearly all noble grape varieties. Renowned for its high-quality blended reds, Stellenbosch also excels in crafting premium whites that showcase the region’s diversity. This iconic wine region combines centuries of tradition with modern winemaking techniques, producing wines that are celebrated around the world.