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Best South African Merlot

I find the best wines from around the world. These are the best South African Merlot that I have reviewed recently: they offer superb quality and taste and get my highest scores out of 100 points. I update this list every week, so check back again for new wine reviews regularly.

Backsberg Merlot 2014
Backsberg Merlot 2014

Paarl, South Africa

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2015‐2018

Flat Roof Manor The Cats Whiskers Distillers Corporation Limited Merlot 2009
Flat Roof Manor The Cats Whiskers Distillers Corporation Limited Merlot 2009

South Africa, South Africa

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml

 

LCBO: 129874  Check Stock

ANBL: 946  Check Stock

NSLC: 1013263

Cathedral Cellars Kwv Merlot 2013
Cathedral Cellars Kwv Merlot 2013

Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa W.O., South Africa

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2017‐2019

Heavenly Hamburger Wine

 

LCBO: 522219  Check Stock

NSLC: 1004470

Vriesenhof Kallista Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2004
Vriesenhof Kallista Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2004

W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa

Alcohol: 13.3%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2010‐2016

 

LCBO: 160093  Check Stock

Sumaridge Epitome Shiraz Pinotage Merlot 2007
Sumaridge Epitome Shiraz Pinotage Merlot 2007

Walker Bay, Hermanus, South Africa

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2010‐2016

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