Delaire Graff , Estate Banghoek Reserve Merlot, 2021

Fun little wine fact - producers can choose to round up or down on their alcohol percentages.

So while this is 14.98%, it's listed as 14.5% (likely a choice to avoid paying higher tax levelled at stronger drinks).

This tastes every inch of that 14.98%, with layers of spiced plum, ripe black fruits, chilli chocolate and oak. Insanely rich palate.

Rest assured in the knowledge that Delaire Graff are an exceptional producer, we've been buying their stuff for almost 3 years now.