R250
‘A wine that has benefited hugely from what David van Velden calls his "leaf roll eradication programme", this is a dense, perfumed, structured Merlot made with a French and an Italian clone. Plum, cassis and dark chocolate flavours are framed by 20% new oak and underpinned by acidity and polished tannins. 2024-32’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2022, 93/100
‘It’s a well-structured, medium-bodied wine with a rich combination of sumptuous black cherry fruit, hints of cocoa powder and elegant spicy oak notes.’ – Winemaker
‘It’s a well-structured, medium-bodied wine with a rich combination of sumptuous black cherry fruit, hints of cocoa powder and elegant spicy oak notes.’ – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | David Van Velden |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Blend information | 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Rating | TA 93 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 2.3 g/l | TA: 5.5 g/l | PH: 3.6 |
| Producer information | Abraham was the first van Velden to make wine at Overgaauw when he founded the farm in 1905 and built his wine cellar four years later. The Van Veldens are true Cape winemaking pioneers. David’s father, Braam, was a founding member of the Cape Winemakers Guild in 1984 and they were one of the first estates to produce a Bordeaux blend, make Merlot in SA and use 225ℓ Bordeaux barrels for élevage. |
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FREE SHIPPING:
Available on all orders over R1,500, excluding event tickets. The expected delivery times are the same as 'Standard door-to-door' below.
STANDARD DOOR-TO-DOOR:
Shipping fees are calculated on the delivery ‘street code’ provided during checkout.
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- Joburg, Pretoria, PE & Bloemfontein: 3 – 4 working days
- Durban & regional areas: 4 – 5 working days
COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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