Durbanville Region

Although this farm was established in 1720, the Graaff family established it as a wine farm, and did their first bottling in 2004. Chief cellarmaster is Charles Hopkins, ably assisted by Elzette du Preez.

Using the principles of Feng Shui their cellar has been magnificently designed and decorated to blend the old with the new. Dramatic windows act as spy holes into the manufacturing process and into the vast cellar itself where the barrels are stored. The cellar combines the heritage of the Graaff family history at De Grendel, with a new era in winemaking and wine tasting. It was Sir David’s insight that injected new life into the established farm and within just a few years, De Grendel’s varietals were firmly established as key players in the South African wine industry with a number of accolades to their name.

A full bodied Merlot filled with a combination of different berries on the nose. Mulberry, raspberry, and blackberry fruit accompanied by liquorice and mocha flavours that carry through on the palate. An elegant, smooth wine with focussed fruit, well supported by firm French oak tannins. It has an ageing potential of up to five years.