Smate Merlot

Western Cape Merlot

The Smate Smate Merlot from the Western Cape showcases a vibrant red hue, embodying the essence of a classic Merlot. This wine strikes a harmonious balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness, offering a rich and flavorful profile that is sure to please the palate. The Western Cape region's unique terroir imparts distinctive characteristics to this Merlot, resulting in a well-rounded and expressive wine that captures the essence of the South African vineyards.

Tasting notes:

Chocolate

Blackberry

Plum

Pairs well with:

Herbed Lamb Chops, Fettuccine Alfredo

Region:

Western Cape

The majority of South Africa's best wines are produced in the southwest coastal zones around Cape Town, known collectively as the Western Cape. Sandwiched between the country's majestic mountains and its cooling ocean coasts (the Atlantic to the west of the Cape of Good Hope, the Indian Ocean to its east), the Western Cape offers a wealth of winemaking riches. Regions here include the Breede River Valley, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region, Klein Karoo and Olifants River.

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