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Halfway Merlot 2018

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Halfway Merlot 2018
Smooth, juicy and ripely fruity Merlot from a highly awarded family property. This creamy smooth, plum rich red is the ultimate in drinkability. A simple, no-nonsense red that is as enjoyable on its own as it is with your weekday supper.
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Wine Details

  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • South AfricaSouth Africa
  • Bright Scarlet
  • Merlot
  • 10.125 Units
  • Vegan
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 31 December 2020

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Smooth, juicy and ripe plum. A tasty balance of fruit and freshness
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
The vineyards of this excellent estate have been in the family for generations, but the modern cellar is new, winning double Gold in the first vintage. It lies in the Breede River Valley, a region renowned not only for fruity wines, but also for raising champion horses. In fact, the family have specialised in both for years. Halfway is a creamy smooth, juicy plum red that commemorates a split in the family. One brother wanted to breed horses, the other grow vines. To establish the estate’s halfway point, they each rode to the opposite perimeter, then galloped as fast as they could. Their meeting point became the dividing line. No hard feelings and today’s owners remain keen equestrians. A great red solo, or with barbecues or simple suppers.
The vineyards of this excellent estate have been in the family for generations, ...

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