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Magnificent Merlot

Cellar master Jasper Raats with their brand new release Misterie – the most expensive Merlot to be launched in South Africa.

By Johannes Richter · 2 min read

Midwinter Merlot magic

But yesterday’s Merlot tasting at Asara Wine Estate, hosted by Winemag, once again showed that Merlot can shake off its meek and mild image.

By Bernard Mocke · 4 min read

The master of Merlot

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Copeland, chairman of Merlot and, since 2026, the winemaker at Copeland Wines. We discuss the current and future viability of Merlot in South Africa, and whether South African Merlot winemakers are tapping into the varietal’s homegrown potential or still…

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From milk to Merlot

Mellish Family Vineyards didn’t start out with wine, but with cows and grain. Today, it’s a boutique winery built up by a family deeply connected to the land.

By Ingerése Schoeman · 6 min read

Merlot SA Announces the 2026 Merlot Top 10 Winners

Merlot SA is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Taransaud Merlot Top 10 Competition, marking the fifth year of celebrating excellence in South African Merlot.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

Merlot Forum announces SA's first Merlot Top 10 competition

The first Merlot Top 10 competition, organised by the South African Merlot Forum will be held in 2022, highlighting Cape Merlot's exceptional quality.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

Taransaud Merlot Top 10 Awards | 2023

The Taransaud Top 10 Merlot competition, hosted by Merlot SA, celebrates the excellence of South African Merlot with two exciting new categories for Merlot blends and Merlot Rosé. Blends must be Merlot dominant, ensuring the varietal remains the star while showcasing its ability to harmonise with…

Merlot championed among South African wine producers at second annual Merlot Top 10 competition

Following the successful debut of the Taransaud Hallo Merlot Top 10 Competition in 2022, supported by local Merlot wine producers and agricultural industry leaders, the awards returns for its second year. The event aims to showcase the exceptional quality of South African Merlot and recognise the…

By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read

Nuy Winery launches first Merlot since inception

Nuy Winery, founded in 1963, is launching their first Merlot under their Inspiration range. The Nuy Inspiration Merlot 2018 is a medium-bodied red wine with pro

By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read

Steering away from flat and flabby Merlot

A comprehensive study investigated the potential of Lachancea thermotolerans as a valuable tool to produce quality Merlot.

By Carien Coetzee · 11 min read

Merlot Top 10 judges praise varietal expression of entries

A total of 71 entries for the first Hallo Merlot Top 10 were judged by an esteemed panel of wine experts at Vondeling on 31 May and 1 June.

By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read

Soil type effects on Merlot wine quality in Elgin

PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).

By Doronae · 7 min read