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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…

Rainbow’s End Takes 1st Place in Taransaud Hallo Merlot Top 10 Competition

Stellenbosch winery Rainbow’s End took pride of place in this year’s Hallo Merlot Top 10 Competition as the highest scoring wine in the second running of this e

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

The use of barrel technology for uniform barrels

All winemakers know that individual barrels differ. Although it may sometimes be beneficial and offer variation to wines, a barrel can influence the sustainabil

By Sandile · 4 min read

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

Hallo Merlot Top 10 finalists show dynamic range of style and expression

If you are looking for a red wine that is a one-trick pony, don’t come knocking on the door of South African Merlot. The second Hallo Merlot Top 10 competition, this year sponsored by esteemed French cooperage Taransaud, attracted 69 entries from most of the Cape’s wine regions. And in their quest…

By SA Wine Industry · 4 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