Merlot is a red produced by De Trafford in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Varietal Merlot from De Trafford, the family estate high in Stellenbosch's Blaauwklip valley, which aims to release its Merlot at around five years old. The producer describes bright red-berry fruit with violet, cut-grass and subtle oak notes on a medium-bodied frame. With age, the leafy, savoury side comes forward.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is South Africa's best-known fine-wine district, set among granite hills just inland from Cape Town, and is the historic centre of the country's quality wine trade.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From De Trafford
- Blueprint Syrah — De Trafford, W.O. Stellenbosch
More red wines from Stellenbosch
- Alliance — Visio Vintners, Stellenbosch
- Boneyards — Schultz Family Wines, Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot — Aaldering, Stellenbosch
- Cobblers Hill — Jordan, Stellenbosch
Frequently asked questions
Where is Merlot from?
Merlot is produced by De Trafford in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
What grapes are in Merlot?
Merlot is made from Merlot.