Top 10 Merlot 2026
The Merlot Top 10 Competition, held on 18 June 2026 at Klein Alto in Stellenbosch, celebrated South Africa’s most expressive and accomplished Merlots in an intimate showcase of craftsmanship and community. This year’s results highlighted both consistent achievers and exciting new talent, including the Judges’ Choice Award presented to L’Avenir Provenance Merlot 2024, which received a Taransaud barrel.
Top 10 Wines
Bein Private Cellar
Merlot Reserve 2022
Origin: Stellenbosch
Dornier
Merlot 2021
Origin: Stellenbosch
L'Avenir
Provenance Merlot 2024
Origin: Stellenbosch
Villiera Wines
Monro Merlot 2023
Origin: Stellenbosch
Carmen Stevens Wines
Merlot 2023
Origin: Coastal Region
Glenelly
Glass Collection Merlot 2022
Origin: Stellenbosch
Rainbow's End
Merlot 2023
Origin: Stellenbosch
Delaire Graff
Banghoek Reserve 2023
Origin: Stellenbosch
Holden Manz
Merlot Reserve 2023
Origin: Franshoek
Stellenbosch Reserve
Kweekskool Merlot 2023
Origin: Stellenbosch
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