Fire & Foal Merlot 2021

Western Cape

/ 5 ( reviews)

Silver, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2021
Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2021

Introducing a forwardly fruity, ripe Merlot, just asking to be poured. A red brimful with juicy plum, hints of coffee, milk chocolate notes and silky tannins. It's from the near perfect soils of the sunny Robertson Valley. A truly moreish red.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Soft tannins, ripe plum, blackcurrant, hints of coffee and chocolate

Aroma

Ripe plum, grassy undertones with a hint of spiced coffee

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Merlot
South Africa
Rich ruby red

14.0% ABV
10.5 Units
750.00 ml
30 June, 2025

This bright and fruity red pays homage to the beautiful creature that inspired it. Fire was born a carriage horse. Watching this high spirited, tenacious animal that radiated life was heart-warming. Such was her wild nature that she could never be put under harness. Nowadays, an old photo of Fire and her foal sits on the mantlepiece in the winery’s tasting room. Visitors can picture her unbridled joy with this opulent, ruby-red Merlot. Grown in the valley of wine and roses, the luscious plains of Robertson offer some of South Africa’s best winegrowing areas. A hot sunny climate, cooled by ocean breezes, result in healthy ripe grapes and fruit filled wines. Full of ripe plum, cassis and a hint of chocolate, it's a top choice at a barbecue.

"Cape winemakers were delighted with 2021 – this Merlot is ripe with juicy fruit and soft tannins" Becca Reeves
Buyer for South Africa