South Africa’s top Merlot ratings in 2013 as well as the best Merlot at under R100 a bottle – the experts’ choice

AS IN MANY previous years, there were slim pickings when it came to the very top SA Merlot in 2013… Only the following wines achieved really outstanding reviews from the judges at blind-tastings in 2013:

TOP SOUTH AFRICAN MERLOT RATINGS IN 2013
De Grendel 2010 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Eagles’ Nest 2009 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Elgin Vintners 2009 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
La Petite Ferme  2012 – Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Marianne  2009 – Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Shannon Mount Bullet 2011 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Whalehaven 2010 – Trophy at Classic Wine Trophy Competition
 
BEST VALUE SA MERLOT  AT UNDER R100 A BOTTLE
Arabella 2012 – R38 a bottle
Blue Crane 2011 – R82 a bottle
Boland Cellar Reserve No 1 2012 – R70 a bottle
Boplaas 2011 – R48 a bottle
De Grendel 2010 – R95 a bottle
De Meye 2011 – R90 a bottle
Eikendal 2011 – R98 a bottle
Elgin Vitners 2009 – R80 a bottle
Jason’s Hill 2010 – R58 a bottle
Journey’s End 2009 – R84 a bottle
Kleinhoekkloof Taigh 2009 – R85 a bottle
La Bri 2011 – R95 a bottle
Neethlingshof 2009 – R74 a bottle
Overgaauw 2010 – R98 a bottle
Rickety Bridge 2010 – R75 a bottle
Ridgeback 2011 – R85 a bottle
Slaley 2007 – R75 a bottle
Swartland Winery 2012 – R40 a bottle
Whalehaven 2010 – R90 a bottle

 
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