Fleur du Cap Series Privée Unfiltered Merlot 2022

Characteristics: Intense and dark ruby red colour, a powerful nose of ripe red berries, strawberries and dark chocolate with a nice spicy character. 28 months on new French oak barrels. This Merlot has a maturation potential of 7 years and more. John Platter's 2026 South African Wine Guide: 5 stars 'Layers of ripe, juicy dark fruit with notes of violets, vanilla and sweet spice rest on a platform of firm, supple tannin and substantial, well-measured oak, 28 months, mostly new ... personifies generosity, will develop futher with cellaring.' Food pairing: Soft stews, herb-crusted lamb, duck breast. Italian dishes. About the winery: Fleur du Cap has established itself as a quality winery. The beautiful manor house based in Somerset West serves as a symbol for this Distell brand. The grapes are sourced all over the Western Cape, which is the reason why a superb quality can be obtained. Moreover, Fleur du Cap respects nature, and you can taste it! The Unfiltered range is a statement of quality.