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The color of Château Mercier is concentrated, with a dark heart. Intense, the first nose exudes aromas of blackcurrant and violet that let a powdery floral of almond hinting at lilac blossom. The whole leaves an impression of delicacy and softness. The attack on the palate is round and concentrated, but gives way to a lovely fruity freshness. The mid-palate is velvety and delicate. The finish, elongated, is airy and elegant.

Deep notes of spice, cacao and vanilla on the nose. The palate presents excellent freshness with hints of red fruit, rounded out by slight salinity and finishing with medium, elegant length.
Food pairing Roast chicken, juicy cuts of red meat such as bone-in shoulder of lamb, or mature cheeses.

Deep notes of spice, cacao and vanilla on the nose. The palate presents excellent freshness with hints of red fruit, rounded out by slight salinity and finishing with medium, elegant length.
Food pairing Roast chicken, juicy cuts of red meat such as bone-in shoulder of lamb, or mature cheeses.

A hot year, allowing the grapes to reach excellent maturity, which gave smooth wines, characterized by a dark, intense and deep color. The nose is complex, fruity, floral and fresh. The aromas of fresh figs, blackberries, red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, as well as the noble violet characterize this great vintage. Tasting delighted by the power, richness, volume and density of each sip. Endowed with a very great balance, it is the alliance of power and delicacy, maturity and freshness.

Its dress shines with a deep garnet. The nose of currants and ripe blueberries is already expressive. On the palate, it is a very nice balance between energetic and lively fruits and pleasant and round tannins.

Appealing red fruit aromas on the. Wild strawberries and raspberries with a hint of pepper.
This is an exceptionally lively wine. Well-rounded, with a full, smooth texture and molten tannins. Ful of fruit with a subtle note of spice -absolutely delightful.

Food pairings: Home made terrines, rack of lamb with thyme, duck with root vegetables, grilled beef, dishes served in sauce and mature cheeses.

The nose is slightly powerful/rich. It reveals notes of cassis and fresh wild blackberry associated with slightnotes of Cuben pepper, spices, cacao, woody notes as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla (in the background) and undergrowth.

The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, well-built and offers a beautiful mineral/juicy frame, a slight acidity as well as gourmandise. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy black cherry and slight notes of plum, raspberry associated with a discreet hint of red berries as well as slight hints of spices and toastedoak/sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

In fire-fighting parlance, a “tillerman” steers the back of a hook & ladder truck. Our founder, Cecil De Loach, held this position in the San Francisco Fire Department. The Tillerman red blend exhibits a deep purple, with notes of ripe wild berries, black cherry, and baking spices on the nose. Layered flavors of black currant and raspberry lead to a long finish of spice and dusty cocoa.

This wine is best appreciated young to enjoy its stunning fruit. In the glass the wine is deep purple with a blue rim. On the nose, the wine is bold with a seductive perfume of violets and black berries. On the palate, the intense black fruit is balanced by a vibrant acidity and powder-fine tannins. The finish is long with rich blackcurrants.

Aging in large oak barrels, barriques and tonneaux. Intense bright red. Intense, clear, it is possible to distinguish hints of ripe red fruit and vanilla notes due to the long aging in oak barrels.
Majestic, tannins are thick and intense, never rude, soft. A balsamic wine with an enveloping aromatic fruit.

Ideal with cold cuts, aged cheeses, game and grilled meat.

Dark in color, this wine delivers seducing notes of red and black currant. Cabernet driven, the powerful mouth offers the right balance between the freshness of red fruits and a well-integrated structure. A wine that will pair perfectly with a roasted beef or a Lamb Confit

Jan Fiskaal (fiscal shrike) is a small bird with a fierce reputation for driving out pests in the vineyards.
This merlot expresses pure red cherries and fresh strawberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, just a light brushing of cocoa here, with a nicely composed, quite elegant finish.

This medium-bodied wine will be wonderful just by itself or paired with roast chicken, lamb stew, lasagne and BBQ's.
Serve at a cool room temperature.

Deep ruby/purple color, it has beautiful mulberry and sweet black cherry fruit, silky tannins, and a ripe medium to full-bodied opulence and terrific purity and depth. Drink over the next decade.

80% Merlot ; 10% Cabernet Franc ; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

1 x Chateau Tour Bellevue, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France
1 x Cherry Block Central Otago Pinot Noir
1 x Tinto Negro Uco Valley Malbec, Argentina
1 x San Jacopo, Poggio Al Grilli Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
1 x Lievland Bush Vine Pinotage, South Africa
1 x Howard Park 'Miamup' Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River

1 x Tinto Negro Uco Valley Malbec, Argentina
1 x Cherry Block Central Otago Pinot Noir
1 x MadFish Gold Turtle Chardonnay, AUS
1 x Starborough 'Family Estate' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
1 x Chateau Tour Bellevue, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France
1 x Frey Riesling Dry Organic, Germany

A ripe and rich wine with plum, dark cherry and plenty of earthy notes. The palate is full yet with elegance and feels fresh on the long satisfying finish.

The wine will partner well with roast pork and sautéed potatoes, and some good cheese.

Chateau La Truffe is an elegant wine, with silky-smooth tannins, and subtle, delicate aromas. A toasted nose, underlined with vanille and a fresh, fruit-rich palate. Made of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Dark red color with purple hues. It is filled with clear and seducing aromas of forest fruits with predominant hints of prunes and blackberries with a subtle hint of tobacco, coffee, cocoa and vanilla in the background.
On the palate it is full-bodied and has a very fine tannin structure. The finish is pretty intense with a fruity character.

Pairs superbly with red meat, game meat, rich stews, lamb, rich cheeses and chocolate.

A seamless wine showing an array of dark plum, blackberry and cherry with hints of dark chocolate and anise all adding complexity.
The palate continues to shine and offers flavoursome, spicy Shiraz fruit, balanced perfectly by fine, long Cabernet Sauvignon tannins and soft, juicy Merlot flavours. The French oak is finely balanced to add depth and class to produce a wine with persistence and poise.

Shiraz 50% | Cabernet Sauvignon 32% | Merlot 18%

An exceptional wine of elegance and complexity. Hints of French oak underline rich, ripe fruity overtones. Soft tannins combine well with balanced acidity, creating a wine of great length and structure. Suitable for cellar ageing.

Perfect with red meats, game and cheeses.

60% Tempranillo, 30% Syrah and 10% Merlot