Merlot from South Africa

Merlot - origin of the grape variety

Merlot red wine is one of the most popular grape varieties in the world. It is best known for its soft taste and velvety finish. A Merlot places structure above fruit and aromas. When drinking one of these wines, you can taste quite a fruity flavor and the finish feels refreshing. Red wines made from Merlot grapes produce wines that smell and taste like plums. They can also taste grassy depending on how ripe they are. The younger the wine, the easier it is for the connoisseur to detect the "green" aromas.

Merlot wines - smell and taste

The grape variety Merlot originally comes from France in the Bordeaux region and is very popular all over the world. Merlot was first written down around 500 years ago and has continued to grow in popularity over the years that have followed. It currently occupies second place in the global area ranking behind Cabernet Sauvignon with a total area of ​​266,440 hectares.

Merlot from South Africa

The Merlot wines from South Africa are mostly dry. The grape variety is usually matured purely in wooden barrels and therefore has a very nice freshness. With us you get the classics like this Holden Manz Big G or the Millenium by La Motte. But also unusual Sauvignon Blancs like this Holden Manz You can buy Merlot Reserve in our shop.

Merlot - Order online in the shop

With us you get the classics like this Holden Manz Big G or the Millenium by La Motte. But also unusual Sauvignon Blancs like this Holden Manz You can buy Merlot Reserve in our shop. 

The Merlot Cellar Selection from the Winery Kleine Zalze or the Merlot from the Winery God Gives are among the classics from South Africa. Also very special Merlot wines like the Merlot Reserve from Winery Holden Manz delight wine lovers all over the world.

In our online shop you will find a large selection of South African Sauvignon Blancs from different wineries. The WineStore (www.the-winestore.com) makes it very easy and reliable to order Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa.