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The Escapist Merlot 2021

Western Cape

From a Fairtrade winery, with people and community at its heart, this is a Merlot rippling with bright bramble fruit. Escape to a quiet nook - like the artful octopus - to enjoy its easy-going, fruit-forward charm. All silky smooth and berry filled.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky smooth, with a core of fresh bramble fruit and juicy plum

Aroma

Bright black cherry, mulberry with a hint of fresh herbs

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

The Escapist Merlot 2021

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 1 June, 2023

The hunt is over. We’ve found the silkiest, fruit-filled, juicy South African Merlot. The magician behind the artful Escapist is the talented Christo Basson, who works at this well-established, community-minded, Fairtrade winery in the Olifants River region. Over 100 growers supply the cellar with their finest grapes and from these, he selects the best to make this easy-going Merlot. It’s bursting with fresh, herbal aromas and an abundance of juicy red fruit. From Atlantic-cooled sites, these grapes ripen to perfection under the bright Cape sun, whilst retaining lots of juicy freshness. No wine rack is complete without a sprinkling of Merlot magic. And the Escapist 2021 is a delight. Pair it with grilled meats or macaroni cheese.

"Enjoy bright fruit flavours – a great value Merlot from a top Western Cape winery" Becca Reeves
Buyer for South Africa
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