Colours Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, tomato-based pasta dishes, and grilled pork chops.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier's Colours Merlot is an approachable red wine sourced from vineyards across the Western Cape of South Africa. The region's Mediterranean climate and varied soils, including decomposed granite and shale, contribute to the grape's development. Typically produced as a varietal Merlot, the winemaking process emphasizes fresh fruit preservation. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, often followed by short-term aging with oak components to add roundness and subtle spice while maintaining a soft, medium-bodied profile.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1692 in Stellenbosch, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest and most historically significant wine farms, celebrated for its Cape Dutch architectural heritage boasting twenty-one historic gables. Acquired and revitalized in the 1990s by the Enthoven family, the estate has evolved into a global leader in regenerative agriculture, ethical sustainability, and community-centered viticulture. Sourcing fruit from prime terroirs across Stellenbosch and the greater Coastal Region, Spier crafts a versatile portfolio ranging from vibrant, everyday varietals to complex, award-winning cuvées. The estate is particularly renowned for its acclaimed '21 Gables' single-varietal expressions of Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside its innovative, terroir-driven 'Creative Block' blends.