Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window next 7-10 years
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates March 11-14, 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 27 days
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date May 10, 2023
Production Details 2021 harvest was approx. 2 weeks later than normal due to cooler weather throughout the season, which persisted through harvest time and expressed itself with vines of higher acidity. The season produced strong vine growth, good bunch and berry sizes. Harvested between 11th and 14th March 2021 compared with the 20th March and 3rd April for the 2020 vintage. Hand selected bunches underwent individual berry selection to ensure only the best fruit was fermented. 100% of the fruit was fermented as berries in stainless steel tank. All fermentation was spontaneous (wild) with no commercial yeast added. Matured for 22 months in 70% new French oak barrels. Limited production of 121 x 1.5l magnum bottles and 3,033 750ml bottles. A classic merlot which will continue to develop for the next 7-10 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, blackberry, cedar, fynbos, wild fig
Palate: black cherry, plum, mocha, fruity
Food Pairing rack of new season lamb, baby new potatoes, fresh garden peas, mint, aged Comté, freshly baked sour dough bread
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Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer