CLASSIFIED SHOPPING LIST: prices of the top SA Merlots with the best track records over the past 10 years

ALL OF THE South African wines below are included in the latest SA Merlot Classification, with those having the very best track records highlighted and the listing limited to wines whose accolades include very good reviews in 2013/14.

Prices are for the latest releases/vintages to be rated – rands per standard 750ml bottle and ex-cellar in most instances (approximate retail prices if the wine is unavailable direct from the producer).

TOP SA MERLOT IN PRICE ORDER


R59 – Jason’s Hill
R70 – Boland Cellar Reserve No 1
R80 – Anura Reserve
R95 – De Grendel
R95 – Ridgeback

R105 – Dieu Donné
R105 – Sterhuis
R105 – Sumaridge
R108 – Eikendal
R108 – Kaapzicht
R116 – Jordan
R120 – Journey’s End
R120 – Whalehaven
R124 – Fleur du Cap Unfiltered (Bergkelder)
R125 – Durbanville Hills Rhinofields
R125 – Hartenberg
R125 – La Petite Ferme
R125 – Longridge
R130 – Thelema
R148 – Naledi (Spier)
R170 – Marianne

R200 – De Trafford
R200 – Veenwouden
R220 – Laibach Claypot
R270 – Shannon Mount Bullet


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