Shannon Vineyards - 'Mount Bullet' Merlot

Region: Elgin, South Africa

Grape: Merlot

Tasting: Black Plum / Blackberry / Cedar / Vanilla / Spice / Medium Bodied / Smooth Finish

Pairing: Ribeye steak with Salad / Roast Lamb Leg / Guinea Fowl with Jus / Wild Mushroom Risotto / Mature Cheddar

Producer: A family-owned estate in South Africa's cool-climate Elgin appellation, Shannon produces restrained, precise wines that reflect the region's high altitude and maritime influence — their Mount Bullet Merlot among the most compelling expressions of the variety in the Southern Hemisphere.

2020 Vintage: The 2020 vintage benefited from cool, dry conditions that ensured slow, even ripening, producing a wine of dark plum and blackcurrant fruit layered with cedar and graphite, underpinned by fine-grained tannins and natural freshness.

ABV: 14%

Vol: 75cl

Contains Sulphites

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

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