Small batches of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. Expert blending trials are then carried out to create a wine that oozes elegance.
Deep, luxurious royal red colour. Ripe strawberry on the nose complimented with notes of dried herbs, cigar box and cinnamon. The palate is elegant, soft chalky tannins and a good natural acidity help to maintain a fresh and a long, succulent dry finish.
Keermont is an estate wine farm - all the grapes used to make the wine are from sites around Keermont itself.
The vineyards for the 2018 Merlot lie between 250 and 400 metres above sea level at the top of the valley between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountain ranges and have a variety of aspects from North East to West facing.
Best drinking: 2022-2032
Pair with coconut and lemongrass braised short ribs.
Reyneke's holistic approach to viticulture and agriculture have propelled their wines to a new level. Pronounced flavours and aromas in their varietal wines leave drinkers wanting at least one more sip of their wonderfully crafted wines.
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The flagship wine of acclaimed producer Stark-Condé. This award-winning Cabernet is blended with traditional Bordeaux varietals grown on the farm. This wine displays a rich palate, a long finish, and fine tannins typical of a Jonkershoek Valley wine.
94 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 (2018 vintage)
Rubicon is an Iconic Bordeaux style blend from the renowned South African winery Meerlust. Each vintage has slightly different blending proportions depending on the years weather conditions and the performance of the grapes. In years where there is more Merlot the wines are graceful and silky. In years where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, more fruit intensity and power can be found.