Balance Cabernet Merlot 2022 Dry Red Wine 750ml 13.5% (South Africa)

🍷Balance Cabernet Merlot 2022 Dry Red Wine is a dry red blend from South Africa’s Western Cape, made for a table with good food and easy conversation. Equal portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot give this Classic Selection wine a familiar Bordeaux-inspired combination: structure alongside a softer, rounded feel. With a medium body and 13.5% alcohol, it offers a comfortable choice for anyone who enjoys fruit-led reds with a little savoury character.

🍓 Ripe strawberry and plum lead the flavour profile, with herbs adding freshness to the fruit. The 2022 vintage also shows red cherry and raspberry, while a gentle oak note brings another layer to the smooth finish. Its velvety texture makes the blend approachable without hiding the character of either grape. Think of it as a red for the whole meal, especially when the menu has grilled meat or a rich tomato sauce.

🍽️ Steak, hamburgers, lamb stew and pizza are the producer’s suggested partners. For a Georgian table, try it with grilled beef, lamb or a meat-filled dish; this is a pairing suggestion based on the wine’s medium body and savoury fruit profile. A platter of mature cheese can also make a simple evening meal feel complete.

🌡️ Serve Balance Cabernet Merlot 2022 Dry Red Wine at around 16–18°C as a practical guide, using a roomy red-wine glass. If the bottle has been sitting in a warm room, a short spell in the fridge can help the fruit feel fresher. The screwcap makes opening and resealing straightforward. Balance supports EHRA’s PEACE project, which helps communities live safely alongside elephants. This 750ml bottle contains sulphites.

Key Details

• 🍷 Style: Dry still red wine; medium-bodied.
• 🎨 Colour: Red.
• 🍇 Grapes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot.
• 📅 Vintage: 2022.
• 🏭 Producer: Balance / Overhex Wines.
• 🌍 Origin: Western Cape, South Africa; W.O. Western Cape.
• 👃 Aroma: Ripe red fruit and herbal notes.
• 👅 Taste: Strawberry, plum, red cherry and raspberry; gentle oak, velvety texture and a smooth finish.
• 🌡️ Serving: 16–18°C (practical recommendation).
• 🍽️ Best with: Steak, lamb stew, burgers and pizza.
• 💪 Alcohol: 13.5% ABV.
• 🍾 Volume & closure: 750ml; screwcap; contains sulphites.
• 🪵 Maturation: Wooded style; exact oak vessel and duration are not confirmed for 2022.