Introducing a friend to the Cognac category without a steep entry cost

distilled in copper pot stills and matured in American oak barrels

this is an authentic expression of a distinctly Austrian tradition — one that earns its place as the benchmark for the category

a sub-region of the Uco Valley known for its high altitude and calcareous alluvial soils

creating a layered take on the classic

Groot Constantia Merlot aperitifs Introducing a friend to theGroot Constantia Merlot is a 100% Merlot from South Africa's historic Constantia wine region, bottled at 1414. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2022 vintage earned a Gold medal and 95 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards, and the estate expression ranks among the top ten Merlots in South Africa according to the South African Wine Index (SAWi), with a score of 93. 42. Quick Facts: ABV: 1414. 5% Origin: Constantia, South Africa 18 Months