Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window now, or within 5 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf profile
Elevation 260.0 meters
Orientation South-West
Vine Age planted 2008, 2002, 1998
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 L
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were de-stemmed and crushed. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks with pump-overs done 3 times a day. The wine was fermented dry and then pressed. Malolactic fermentation was done partially in barrel and tanks. The wine was then matured in 300 L French oak barrels, for a period of 12 months before blending. A light filtration was done before bottling.
Tasting Notes
deep ruby colour, dark riper fruits, blackberries, mulberries, fleshy plums, fine oak spice notes, rounded mouth-feel, medium body, dark fruit flavours, cigar box, silky tannins
Food Pairing meaty stew dish, tomato pasta, Lamb Shank, roasted vine dried tomatoes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road (off the R44), Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4600
Email
Owner
Nora and Victor Sperling
Cellarmaster
Roelof Lotriet