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A renowned winemaker with international experience, Dirk Swanepoel has created an excellent red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oude Compagnies Post","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45027056550067,"sku":"RW1928SH67","price":319.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/swanepoel-shiraz-2019.jpg?v=1758699125"},{"product_id":"asara-vineyard-collection-merlot-2019","title":"Asara Vineyard Collection Merlot 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsara Wine Estate and Hotel, an award-winning wine estate and luxury hotel in Stellenbosch, is renowned for producing premium, elegant wines that reflect the region’s rich terroir. The Asara Vineyard Collection Merlot 2019 is a complex and beautifully layered red wine. The nose opens with fresh red berries and plums, while the palate reveals juicy raspberries, sweet cherries, and subtle hints of mint and vanilla. These vibrant flavours develop into concentrated sweet fruit richness, supported by a silky, well-balanced tannin structure. Expertly aged in French oak, the oak influence is delicately integrated, adding refinement and complexity without overpowering the wine’s natural fruit expression. A sophisticated example of Stellenbosch Merlot, the Asara Vineyard Collection Merlot 2019 offers elegance, depth, and a truly memorable tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asara Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45027518283955,"sku":"RW1928ME39","price":145.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/asara-vineyard-collection-merlot-2019.jpg?v=1758708865"},{"product_id":"dornier-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-2019","title":"Dornier Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eDornier Wine Estate is nestled on the sun-drenched slopes of Stellenbosch Mountain, where decomposed granite soils and cool Atlantic breezes help red varieties develop both ripe fruit and structural balance. The estate’s focus is on crafting expressive wines that reflect this unique terroir, blending Old World Bordeaux sensibilities with meticulous New World vineyard and cellar practices. Grapes for the Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot are handled separately through fermentation and oak ageing before blending, ensuring the final wine captures both the depth of Cabernet and the richness of Merlot without losing varietal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eDeep ruby with a hint of garnet at the rim, suggesting good concentration and promising development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThe aromatics open with dark berry fruits — blackcurrant and plum — accompanied by nuances of chocolate, cedar and hints of violet, adding depth and intrigue. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eOn the palate this Bordeaux-style blend feels rich and textured, with ripe fruit flavours intertwined with mocha and subtle oak spice. 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