Cascading Cloud Special Reserve Merlot 2025

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This Special Reserve Merlot fuses sumptuous plum and berry fruit with elegant cocoa spice and vanilla notes.
The Coastal Region experiences a Mediterranean climate with a relatively cool growing season, giving the grapes a long ripening period.
You can enjoy this fruit-filled Merlot on its own or pair with duck dishes of all kinds, it's also a beauty with a cheeseboard!

ABV: 13.0%
Vintage: 2025
Size: 75cl

Light

Full-bodied

Grape Type:
Merlot
South Africa:
Coastal Region
Wine Category:
Red
Wine Style:
Fruity Reds
At Its Best:
Now - End 2027
Winemaker:
Arthur Basson

Other classifications

Suitable
for Vegetarians
Suitable
for Vegans

Find out more about Cascading Cloud Special Reserve Merlot 2025

The Wine The Winemaker The Ratings

The Wine The Wine

Country of origin:

South Africa

Region:

Coastal Region

A perfectly ripe New World Merlot packed with fruit and sweet spice. This Special Reserve South African red fuses sumptuous plum and berries with elegant cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla to create something rather special. A small parcel of oaked wine in the blend gives the finish its lick of spice and adds both texture and complexity.

The Winemaker The Winemaker

Winemaker:

Arthur Basson

Arthur Basson's upbringing on a farm where wine grapes flourished meant his fascination with winemaking sparked at a young age. After studying at Elsenburg and honing his craft at wineries in New Zealand, France and the USA, Arthur returned to South Africa with a wealth of international experience and worked at estate cellars Before joining Perdeberg Winery. His philosophy revolves around simplicity and reverence for the grape's essence, striving to encapsulate its unique flavours in every bottle. He firmly believes in the holistic approach to winemaking, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the process, as well as constantly evolving with advancements in technologies and evolving new methodologies.

"I really like the fruit that comes from these Merlot vineyards. The wine has lively, juicy plum fruit, and a little bit of oak adds sweet spice which contributes balance and length to the finish." - Arthur Basson, Winemaker.