Our Wines (archived)

Mellasat M Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

A full-bodied red wine with good structure that will develop for several years. Cassis and dark fruits on the nose that follow to the palate. A Pauillac Bordeaux style wine that is a great partner with hearty dishes as well as beef fillet and roast leg of lamb
Alc: 14.7  RS: 3.2  pH: -  TA: 6.4  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat M Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

This wine reflects the aged mobility of Cabernet Sauvignon. Matured in French oak barriques and in bottle for up to five years before release, culminating in a wine that is structured, well balanced and time honoured. Your enjoyment of it is our pleasure.
Alc: 15  RS: 3.2  pH: -  TA: 7.8  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Viognier 2017

Viognier vines as a variety are traditionally grown on decomposed granite soils. These Viognier grapes were picked at optimum ripeness, and the resultant wine is barrel fermented and matured for eight months. This wine has prominent floral notes of orange blossom on the nose that leads through to peach and apricot flavours on the palate. The wine can also be enjoyed by itself now or cellared for mature drinking.


Alc: 13.00  RS: 2.1  pH: 3.19  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Viognier 2018

2018 vintage is  carefully wooded to retain varietal character while adding layers of complexity. Soft acidity on stonefruit finish.
Alc: 13.99  RS: 4.9  pH: .  TA: 6.8  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Tempranillo 2018 -  SOLD OUT

Spice & violet accents, core of cherry & blackberry fruit, laced with savoury acidity, supported by smooth tannins. Oak gives vanilla on persistent finish.
Alc: 13.6  RS: 2.7  pH: .  TA: 6.3  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2019

“A classic barrel fermented wine made from this noble variety. Further maturation in French oak barrels for eleven months together with batonnage (lees stirring) gives this wine a suppleness on the palate balanced with citrus zest and almondine brioche. This wine can be enjoyed now or aged further if required.”
Alc: 12.83  RS: 2.5  pH: .  TA: 5.3  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2021

“A classic barrel fermented wine made from this noble variety. Further maturation in French oak barrels for eleven months together with batonnage (lees stirring) gives this wine a suppleness on the palate balanced with citrus zest and almondine brioche. This wine can be enjoyed now or aged further if required.”
Alc: 12.69  RS: 2.4  pH: .  TA: 7.5  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2018

“A classic barrel fermented wine made from this noble variety. Further maturation in French oak barrels for eleven months together with batonnage (lees stirring) gives this wine a suppleness on the palate balanced with citrus zest and almondine brioche. This wine can be enjoyed now or aged further if required.”
Alc: 11.97  RS: 1.39  pH: .  TA: 5.06  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Seraphic 2018

Seraphic – the name means blissful, joyful, angelic or fruitful.

Offers plenty of quaffing fun with tropical fruit on palate, peachy aftertaste.


Alc: 13.29  RS: 1.4  pH: .  TA: 6.0  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Dekker’s Valley Seraphic 2021

Seraphic – the name means blissful, joyful, angelic or fruitful.

Offers plenty of quaffing fun with tropical fruit on palate, peachy aftertaste.


Alc: 13.43  RS: 1.5  pH: .  TA: 5.1  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz Rosé 2021

A distinctive light pomegranate colour, this rosé oozes summer fruit with raspberries and has a dry but creamy finish. An easy everyday drinking styled wine.

 


Alc: 13.36  RS: 3.11  pH: .  TA: 5.75  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Shiraz Rosé 2022

A distinctive light pomegranate colour, this rosé oozes summer fruit with raspberries and has a dry but creamy finish. An easy everyday drinking styled wine.

 


Alc: 13.1  RS: 1.7  pH: .  TA: 5.5  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2018

"Pepper, spice and nice"; with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 20 months. Food pairing suggestions include lamb chops, pork belly and roast chicken.
Alc: 14.43  RS: 2.48  pH: .  TA: 7.24  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Shiraz 2020

"Pepper, spice and nice"; with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 20 months. Food pairing suggestions include lamb chops, pork belly and roast chicken.
Alc: 14.89  RS: 2.7  pH: .  TA: 6.5  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat 'M' Tempranillo 2013

This wine was matured in a combination of American (36% new) and French oak (64%) barrels for 18 months, with the nose giving a cigar box aroma leading to marinated cherry and autumn blackberry on the palate. Given the balance of tannins and structure, it is expected this wine will continue to develop for several years to come.


Alc: 13.5  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Viognier 2014

This wine has prominent floral notes of orange blossom on the nose that leads through to peach and apricot flavours on the palate.
Alc: 14.0  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Viognier 2016

This wine has prominent floral notes of orange blossom on the nose that leads through to peach and apricot flavours on the palate.
Alc: 13.19  RS: 3.7  pH: 3.26  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Tempranillo / Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

This wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, with the nose giving a cigar box aroma leading to marinated cherry and autumn blackberry on the palate. With the smaller proportion of Cabernet sauvignon (25%) giving a balancing back bone of tannin and structure.
Alc: 14.56  RS: 2.3  pH:  TA: 6.8  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat White Pinotage 2018

The world’s first White Pinotage “The paradox of this wine is that the eye belies the other senses! Making white wine from red grapes using South Africa’s unique Pinotage grape. Whole bunch pressing prevented the juice from obtaining colour from the skins. Barrel fermented and matured for eleven months with lees stirring gives this wine a slightly creamy, nutty character to balance the tropical fruit and banana flavours.”
Alc: 12.3  RS: 2.18  pH: 3.44  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat White Pinotage 2014

The world’s first White Pinotage - “The paradox of this wine is that the eye belies the other senses! Making white wine from red grapes using South Africa’s unique Pinotage grape. Whole bunch pressing prevented the juice from obtaining colour from the skins. Barrel fermented and matured for eleven months with lees stirring gives this wine a slightly creamy, nutty character to balance the tropical fruit and banana flavours.”
Alc: 13.66  RS: 2.8  pH:  TA: 6.4  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat White Pinotage 2016

The world’s first White Pinotage - “The paradox of this wine is that the eye belies the other senses! Making white wine from red grapes using South Africa’s unique Pinotage grape. Whole bunch pressing prevented the juice from obtaining colour from the skins. Barrel fermented and matured for eleven months with lees stirring gives this wine a slightly creamy, nutty character to balance the tropical fruit and banana flavours.”
Alc: 12.59  RS: 2.7  pH: 3.43  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat White Pinotage 2013

Making white wine from red grapes using South Africa’s unique Pinotage grape! Whole bunch pressed immediately after picking prevented the juice from obtaining colour from the skins. Barrel fermented and matured for eleven months with lees stirring for that slightly creamy and nutty character, but also exuding tropical fruit flavours.
Alc: 12.96  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat White Pinotage 2015

The world’s first White Pinotage - “The paradox of this wine is that the eye belies the other senses! Making white wine from red grapes using South Africa’s unique Pinotage grape. Whole bunch pressing prevented the juice from obtaining colour from the skins. Barrel fermented and matured for eleven months with lees stirring gives this wine a slightly creamy, nutty character to balance the tropical fruit and banana flavours.”
Alc: 13.6  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2012

Hints of citrus and quince balance elegantly with good acidity to give an elegant mouthfeel. Partial malolactic fermentation together with lees stirring in the barrel assist with the structure of this wine which is more medium bodied.
Alc: 14.5  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2014

Hints of citrus and quince balance elegantly with good acidity to give an elegant mouthfeel. Partial malolactic fermentation together with lees stirring in the barrel assist with the structure of this wine which is medium bodied.
Alc: 13.44  RS: 2.9  pH: 3.43  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2013

Hints of citrus and quince balance elegantly with good acidity to give an elegant mouthfeel. Partial malolactic fermentation together with lees stirring in the barrel assist with the structure of this wine which is more medium bodied.
Alc: 14.02  RS: 2.3  pH: 3.64  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2017

Usual light brush of (old French) wood gives rich citrus & melon fruit flavours free rein, some roasted pine nuts & subtle oak notes a pleasing backdrop, orange peel on exit in abeyance.
Alc: 11.97  RS: 1.39  pH: .  TA: 5.06  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2011

Barrel fermented in the Burgundian style. Hints of citrus and quince balance elegantly with good acidity to give an elegant mouthfeel. Partial malolactic fermentation together with lees stirring in the barrel assist with the structure of this wine which is more medium bodied.
Alc: 13.2  RS: 2.8  pH:  TA: 5.8  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2013

Hints of citrus and quince balance elegantly with good acidity to give an elegant mouthfeel. Partial malolactic fermentation together with lees stirring in the barrel assist with the structure of this wine which is more medium bodied.
Alc: 14.02  RS: 2.3  pH: 3.64  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Chardonnay 2013

Hints of citrus and quince balance elegantly with good acidity to give an elegant mouthfeel. Partial malolactic fermentation together with lees stirring in the barrel assist with the structure of this wine which is more medium bodied.
Alc: 14.02  RS: 2.3  pH: 3.64  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Seraphic 2016

An unwooded blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Viognier that was co-fermented to provide an integrated expression of fruit purity. Floral hints of peach and apricot blossom on the nose from the aromatic characteristics of Viognier give way to apple crispness on the initial palate, following through to the full ripeness of Canteloup melon.
Alc: 12.5  RS: 1.8  pH: 3.56  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Seraphic 2014

An unwooded blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Viognier that was co-fermented to provide an integrated expression of fruit purity. Floral hints of peach and apricot blossom on the nose from the aromatic characteristics of Viognier give way to apple crispness on the initial palate, following through to the full ripeness of Canteloup melon.
Alc: 13.0  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Seraphic 2017

An unwooded blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Viognier that was co-fermented to provide an integrated expression of fruit purity. Floral hints of peach and apricot blossom on the nose from the aromatic characteristics of Viognier give way to apple crispness on the initial palate, following through to the full ripeness of Canteloup melon.
Alc: 12.31  RS: 1.57  pH: 3.4  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Seraphic 2015

An unwooded blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Viognier that was co-fermented to provide an integrated expression of fruit purity. Floral hints of peach and apricot blossom on the nose from the aromatic characteristics of Viognier give way to apple crispness on the initial palate, following through to the full ripeness of Canteloup melon.
Alc: 13.0  RS: 1.8  pH: 3.56  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Shiraz Rosé 2015

A distinctive light pomegranate colour, this rosé oozes summer fruit with strawberries and has a dry but creamy finish. An easy everyday drinking styled wine.
Alc: 12.5  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Shiraz Rosé 2015 -  SOLD OUT

A distinctive light pomegranate colour, this rosé oozes summer fruit with strawberries and has a dry but creamy finish. An easy everyday drinking styled wine.
Alc: 12.5  RS: 2.4  pH: 3.40  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Shiraz Rosé 2016

A distinctive light pomegranate colour, this rosé oozes summer fruit with strawberries and has a dry but creamy finish. An easy everyday drinking styled wine.
Alc: 12.44  RS: 1.3  pH: 3.67  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Shiraz Rosé 2013

A distinctive salmon pink in colour this rosé oozes summer fruit with red berries and has a dry finish. An easy everyday drinking wine styled for summer lunches and aperitifs.
Alc: 11.86  RS: 2.3  pH:  TA: 6.75  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker’s Valley Shiraz Rosé 2014

A distinctive light pomegranate colour, this rosé oozes summer fruit with strawberries and has a dry but creamy finish. An easy everyday drinking styled wine.
Alc: 13.0  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2011

A smooth and fruity red made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinotage. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this is a wine that can be enjoyed today. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining!
Alc: 15.0  RS: 4.9  pH:  TA: 5.36  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2014 - SOLD OUT -  SOLD OUT

A smooth and fruity red made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinotage. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this is a wine that can be enjoyed today. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining!
Alc: 15.0  RS: 4.9  pH: 3.70  TA: 5.36  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2011 -  SOLD OUT

A smooth and fruity red made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinotage. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this is a wine that can be enjoyed today. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining!
Alc: 15.0  RS: 4.9  pH: 3.70  TA: 5.36  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2016 -  SOLD OUT

A smooth and fruity red made from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this is a wine that can be enjoyed today. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining!
Alc: 14.07  RS: 3.19  pH: 3.47  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2010

A smooth and fruity red made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinotage. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this is a wine that can be enjoyed today. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining!
Alc: 14.08  RS: 4.9  pH:  TA: 5.36  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2015

A smooth and fruity red made from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this is a wine that can be enjoyed today. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining!
Alc: 14.94  RS: 3.2  pH: 3.52  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2015 -  SOLD OUT

A smooth and fruity red made from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this is a wine that can be enjoyed today. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining!
Alc: 14.94  RS: 3.2  pH: 3.52  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2014

A smooth and fruity red made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinotage. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this is a wine that can be enjoyed today. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining!
Alc: 15.0  RS: 4.9  pH: 3.70  TA: 5.36  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2013

“Pepper, spice and nice” with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 11 months.
Alc: 14.5  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2012

“Pepper, spice and nice” with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 11 months.
Alc: 15.0  RS:  pH:  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2013 -  SOLD OUT

“Pepper, spice and nice” with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 11 months.
Alc: 14.5  RS: 3.1  pH: 3.50  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2014

“Pepper, spice and nice” with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 11 months.
Alc: 14.57  RS: 3.1  pH: 3.39  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2012 - SOLD OUT -  SOLD OUT

“Pepper, spice and nice” with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 11 months.
Alc: 15.0  RS: 5.1  pH: 3.24  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2014

“Pepper, spice and nice” with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 36 months
Alc: 14.57  RS: 3.1  pH: 3.39  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Tempranillo 2016

This wine was matured in new and fourth fill American & French oak barrels for 24 months, with the nose giving a cigar box aroma leading to marinated cherry and autumn blackberry on the palate. It has a long finish and a balanced back bone of tannin and structure. It is expected this wine will continue to develop for several years to come. Food pairing suggestions include chorizo and other cured meats, slow cooked lamb shank on a bed of polenta and hearty casseroles.
Alc: 14.86  RS: 3.1  pH: 3.39  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2016

"Pepper, spice and nice"; with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 20 months. Food pairing suggestions include lamb chops, pork belly and roast chicken.
Alc: 15.00  RS: 4.4  pH: 3.43  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2015

“Pepper, spice and nice” with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 11 months. Food pairing suggestions include lamb chops, pork belly and roast chicken.
Alc: 14.7  RS: 3.51  pH: 3.41  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz Rosé 2017

A distinctive pomegranate colour this rosé oozes summer fruit with red berries and has a dry finish. An easy everyday drinking wine styled for summer lunches and aperitifs. Food pairing suggestions include shellfish, gazpacho and summer salads.
Alc: 13.01  RS: 1.35  pH: 3.58  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz Rosé 2018 -  SOLD OUT

A salmon pink colour this rose oozes strawberries & cream style fruit and has a dry finish. An easy everyday drinking wine styled for summer lunches and aperitifs. Food pairing suggestions include shellfish, gazpacho and summer salads.
Alc: 12.12  RS: 1.0  pH: 3.34  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz Rosé 2020

A distinctive light pomegranate colour, this rosé oozes summer fruit with raspberries and has a dry but creamy finish. An easy everyday drinking styled wine.

 


Alc: 13.54  RS: 2.03  pH: .  TA: 5.24  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz Rosé 2017

A distinctive pomegranate colour this rosé oozes summer fruit with red berries and has a dry finish. An easy everyday drinking wine styled for summer lunches and aperitifs. Food pairing suggestions include shellfish, gazpacho and summer salads.
Alc: 13.01  RS: 1.35  pH: 3.58  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Tempranillo 2015

 Nose giving a cigar box aroma leading to marinated cherry and autumn blackberry on the palate.


Alc: 14.20  RS: 3.6  pH: 3.44  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2015

“Pepper, spice and nice” with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 11 months. Food pairing suggestions include lamb chops, pork belly and roast chicken.
Alc: 14.7  RS: 3.51  pH: 3.41  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat 'M' 2005

This wine brings together the nobility of Cabernet Sauvignon, the excitement of Shiraz and the uniqueness of Pinotage. The culmination of these experiences presents you with a wine that is structured, well balanced and time honoured. Grown, made and bottled at the cellar near Paarl through the art and endeavours of Stephen Richardson and Poena Malherbe. Your enjoyment of it is our pleasure.
Alc: 13.7  RS: 2.6  pH:  TA: 6.2  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Chenin Blanc 2012

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Alc: 12.97  RS: 2.6  pH:  TA: 5.5  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2011


Alc: 14.64  RS: 3.3  pH:  TA: 6.2  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Tempranillo 2017 -  SOLD OUT

This wine was matured in new American oak (Toneleria Nacional Odyse-300li barrels) 40% first fill and 50% older French oak (300li) barrels for 22 months, with the nose giving a cigar box aroma leading to marinated cherry and autumn blackberry on the palate. It has a long finish and a balanced backbone of tannin and structure. It is expected this wine will continue to develop for several years to come.
Alc: 14  RS: 2.4  pH: .  TA: 5.52  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat White Pinotage 2012

The world’s first White Pinotage. “The paradox of this wine is that the eye belies the other senses! Making white wine from red grapes using South Africa’s unique Pinotage grape. Whole bunch pressing prevented the juice from obtaining colour from the skins. Barrel fermented and matured for eleven months with lees stirring gives this wine a slightly creamy, nutty character to balance the tropical fruit and banana flavours.”

Alc: 13.08  RS: 2.3  pH:  TA: 5.6  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat Tempranillo 2015 -  SOLD OUT

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Alc: 14.20  RS: 3.6  pH: 3.44  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2017

"Pepper, spice and nice"; with hints of mulberries and white pepper, this is warm climate Shiraz at its best. The wine was barrel matured for 20 months. Food pairing suggestions include lamb chops, pork belly and roast chicken.
Alc: 15.00  RS: 4.4  pH: 3.43  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

Mellasat 'M' 2006

Herbaceous spice with underlying blackberry.

Alc: 14.07  RS: 3.3  pH: 3.66  TA: 6.1  VA: 0.65  TSO2: 67  FSO2: 8

Dekker's Valley 'Revelation' 2008

A smooth and fruity red made from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this a wine that can be enjoyed everyday.
Alc: 13.9  RS: 3.5  pH: 3.46  TA: 6.0  VA: 0.66  TSO2: 64  FSO2: 19

Dekker's Valley Shiraz 2009

"Pepper , spice and nice"
On popular request our Shiraz makes its first return as single varietal since the 2002 vintage (when previously under the Mellasat label). Typical spice, cherry fruit with a hint of leather.

Alc: 15.79  RS: 3.1  pH: 3.47  TA: 5.9  VA: 0.50  TSO2: 47  FSO2: 21

Dekker's Valley Chenin Blanc 2011

"Fresh, zesty and dry"
A fresh dry wine made from handpicked graoes, largely from un-irrigated bush vines. Undertones of melon, apples and guava balance well on the palate and lingering acidity.

Alc: 13.54  RS: 2.7  pH: 3.25  TA: 5.7  VA: 0.31  TSO2: 86  FSO2: 16

Mellasat 'M' 2004

"This wine brings together the nobility of Cabernet Sauvignon, the excitement of Shiraz and the uniqueness of Pinotage. The culmination of these experiences presents you with a wine that is structured, well balanced and time honoured. Grown, made and bottled at the cellar near Paarl through the art and endeavours of Stephen Richardson and Poena Malherbe. Your enjoyment of it is our pleasure."
Alc: 13.76  RS: 3.0  pH: 3.61  TA: 6.1  VA: 0.68  TSO2: 35  FSO2: 90

Mellasat White Pinotage 2010

"The paradox of this wine is that the eye belies the other senses! Making white wine from red grapes using South Africa's unique Pinotage grape. Whole bunch pressing prevented the juice from obtaining colour from the skins. Barrel fermented and matured for nine months with lees stirring gives this wine a slightly creamy, nutty character to balance the tropical fruit and banana flavours."
Alc: 14.59  RS: 3.8  pH: 3.29  TA: 6.5  VA: 0.53  TSO2:  FSO2: 23.69

Mellasat Chardonnay 2010

A classic barrel fermented wine made from this noble variety. Further maturation in French oak barrels for nine months together with batonnage (lees stirring) gives this wine a suppleness on the palate balanced with citrus zest and almondine brioche. This wine can be enjoyed now or aged further if required."
Alc: 14.74  RS: 1.63  pH: 3.45  TA: 5.93  VA: 0.43  TSO2:  FSO2:

Dekker's Valley Revelation 2014

A smooth & fruity red made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Tempranillo. Lightly wooded with accessible black berry fruit makes this a wine that can be enjoyed every day. A great wine to have available for last minute entertaining! Food pairing suggestions include roast meats, braai meat and chicken & mushroom pie.
Alc: 15.0  RS: 4.9  pH: 3.70  TA:  VA:  TSO2:  FSO2:

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