Vilafonte – Series M
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South Africa
Western Cape
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins South Africa > Western Cape
Varietal Merlot
Cepage 43% Merlot, 37% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking Fermented in steel and oak; aged 22 months in French barrels
Aging 22 months in French oak barriques, 12% new, 88% seasoned
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Tasting Notes Cranberry, plum, cherry, milk chocolate, thyme, rose, warm spice
Selling Point Elegant Merlot-Malbec blend with floral lift, depth, and fin
Awards 94pts Vinous, 91pts Wine Spectator
About Vilafonte
Producer Story
Vilafonté, in South Africa’s Paarl-Simonsberg region, was founded in 1996 by Michael Ratcliffe, Zelma Long, and Phil Freese. Named after its ancient “vilafontes” soils (750,000–1.5 million years old), the winery produces Bordeaux blends that are globally acclaimed. Winemakers Chris des Vries and Arlene Mains lead the creation of wines celebrated for elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Producer Story
Vilafonté, in South Africa’s Paarl-Simonsberg region, was founded in 1996 by Michael Ratcliffe, Zelma Long, and Phil Freese. Named after its ancient “vilafontes” soils (750,000–1.5 million years old), the winery produces Bordeaux blends that are globally acclaimed. Winemakers Chris des Vries and Arlene Mains lead the creation of wines celebrated for elegance, complexity, and longevity.
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