Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.82
Total Acidity 4.89 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 7-10 years
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates April 4-12, 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 32 days
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date July 11, 2024
Production Details Winter 2021 saw cool temperatures and good strong rains allowing the vines a chance to rest. Growing season was dominated by moderate temperatures, moderate rainfall and winds and a slow ripening period. 2022 harvest was a little later than normal due to cooler weather throughout the season, which persisted through harvest time and expressed itself with grapes of higher acidity. The season produced strong vine growth, good bunch and berry sizes. 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. 32 days post fermentation maceration. Matured for 26 months in 60% new French oak barrels. Limited production of 60 x 1.5l magnum bottles and 2,988 750ml bottles. A classic Merlot which will continue to develop for the next 7-10 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Black cherry dominates with blackberry, subtle cedar, fynbos and wild fig.
Palate: Full bodied. Black cherries and plum on entry with a complex mid-palate and a mocha finish – very moreish! Soft round tannins with long velvety fruity finish.
Food Pairing Best end rack of new season lamb, baby new potatoes, fresh garden peas and a touch of mint, aged Comté with freshly baked sourdough bread
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Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
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Thierry Haberer