Journey's End Identity Merlot

A velvety-smooth Merlot from South Africa’s Coastal Region bursting with layers of red and black berries, mulberry and ripe plum flavours.

Identity by Journey's End focuses on ethically and sustainably producing top-quality wines, and having fun while doing so.

At Journey's End - the Gabb family winery, working with the nearby communities and respecting the environment and local wildlife is as much a part of our identity as the delicious wines we produce. Our solar-powered winery thrives under the African sun, whilst our own little army of bees are busy pollenating the flowers on the vines. Land set down to native plant life provides a safe haven for Egyptian geese, blue cranes and eagle owls who are pretty good at pest control too!

Identity’s unique location, overlooking False Bay, means the vineyards are blessed with a cooling ocean breeze, delivering fresh, zippy acidity and natural elegance to a range of every-day, great value, approachable wines that are true to their terroir, and true to nature.

The Gabb family purchased their first vineyards in South Africa in 1995. Since then, they have been wholly committed to sustainably and ethically producing excellent wines for all occasions. The vineyards grow on the Schapenberg hills, blessed with 350 million year old decomposed granite soils some of the most prestigious terroir in South Africa, and a unique micro climate. As well as incredible views, these vineyards benefit from the cooling south easterly wind known locally as the ‘Cape Doctor'.

South Africa

Bibendum Off Trade

Merlot

2022

Journey's End

Journey's End Vineyards Ltd,
London,
W6 9DJ,
UK.

The success of the wine region stems from the near-perfect growing conditions that the area experiences as a Coastal Region. With consistently warm temperatures throughout the year, along with a cooling ocean influence, the vineyards have both the heat and breeze to ensure balanced wines. While the heat allows for ripe, structured wines, the breeze ensures sufficient acidity in both all the wines.

Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

This wine is soft and juicy with intense fruit flavours of plum and blackcurrent. The palate has a lovely richness with a touch of spice. It blends together everything that is our unique Identity

A fruit-forward wine that lets the natural flavour of the grapes sing.

Glass Bottle

13.5

10.1

Full Product Name:
Merlot

Safety Warning:
DRINKING DURING PREGNANCY CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR UNBORN BABY.

Importer:
Journey's End Vineyards Ltd,
London,
W6 9DJ,
UK.

Additional Information:
Alcohol By Volume: 13.5%
Units: 10.1
10.1 UK Units per 75cl bottle
1.7 UK Units per 125ml glass
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