Paul De Villiers Merlot

The quintessential Sunday Road wine, it is as comfortable with the roasted meats, real gravy, and traditional accompaniments as it is with a cut off the coals at a family barbecue or a platter of charcuterie and artisanal cheeses.

Five generations of passionate winemakers have contributed to making Landskroon one of Paarl’s leading wine brands. The current cellarmaster, Paul de Villiers, proudly continues this heritage as the 5th generation of the family at Landskroon. Paul runs the estate with his brother, Hugo, and cousins, Madelief and Huguette.

16 months - 50% New French oak, 30% 2nd fill French oak, 20% 3rd fill French oak.

Grapes were harvested at 24°B, destemmed and transferred to open and closed stainless steel fermentation tanks. After the addition of selected yeast, the juice, together with the skins, were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°- 27°C.