Kanu Merlot

This easy-drinking blended wine offers nuances of vibrant blackberries, dark chocolate, and Christmas spices on the nose. Soft, supple tannins and lingering mocha notes, an amazingly accessible wine, enjoyed on its own, or paired with a good meal

AWARDS

Veritas Awards: Double Gold (2001) and Silver (2000, 2003).
The Trophy Wine Show: Bronze (2020).
Wine Spectator: Scored 87/100 on multiple occasions.
Other Awards: The maiden vintage of the 1999 limited release was chosen as one of the top 10 wines in the red wine category at the Air France/Preteux Bourgeois ‘Classic Wine Trophy’ in 1999.

R141,00

Alcohol
13.5%

Region
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Variety
100% Merlot

More Information - Kanu Merlot

This easy-drinking blended wine offers nuances of vibrant blackberries, dark chocolate, and Christmas spices on the nose. Soft, supple tannins and lingering mocha notes make this an amazingly accessible wine, enjoyed on its own, or paired with a good meal AWARDS

Veritas Awards: Double Gold (2001) and Silver (2000, 2003).
The Trophy Wine Show: Bronze (2020).
Wine Spectator: Scored 87/100 on multiple occasions.
Other Awards: The maiden vintage of the 1999 limited release was chosen as one of the top 10 wines in the red wine category at the Air France/Preteux Bourgeois ‘Classic Wine Trophy’ in 1999.

Back Story & Wine Information

Founded in 1692 as part of the famous Nooitgedacht farm, Kanu underwent various changes and an accumulation of history to become what it is today. As of 1997, the land and the wines became known as Kanu.