Inspired by Cape Town’s radiant energy and creative spirit, The Collector’s Reserve - The Lighthouse Merlot is a full-bodied, elegant red wine crafted from the finest hand-picked grapes sourced from premier vineyards across Cape Town. This limited-production wine showcases the winemakers' dedication to quality and minimal intervention.

Wine Profile:

• Aromas of red fruit, plums, with subtle hints of mint, vanilla, and pencil shavings
• Flavours of ripe red fruit complemented by a lingering leathery aftertaste
• Matured for 14 months in a combination of new and second-fill extra tight-grained French oak barrels
• De-stemmed over sorting tables and fermented with preferred yeast strains for optimal extraction
• Concentrated through juice drainage (10–15%) to enhance body, flavour, and aroma

Pairing Suggestions:

• Perfect with lamb neck or lamb roast seasoned with fresh Italian herbs
• Excellent alongside mushroom-based dishes

A distinguished expression of South African winemaking excellence, this Merlot is ideal for collectors and connoisseurs seeking depth, complexity, and regional authenticity.