Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.62 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.72 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 10-20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The vineyards were given a green harvest at véraison to ensure evenly ripe fruit. Picking was decided by tasting, thereby ensuring optimal ripeness. All grapes were handpicked and sorted in the vineyard, de-stemmed and lightly crushed. The grapes were cold-soaked and then inoculated with French-sourced yeast. The must was fermented between 24 and 26° Celsius and pumped over daily. An extended maceration took place, followed by fractional pressing. After settling, the wine went to French oak for malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Ripe, dark plums, chocolate on the nose, damp forest floor whiffs, clove spices, plush palate, plum note carries through, hints of cinnamon, fine grained tannins
Food Pairing Panko crumbed pork with mustard cream sauce, roasted tomato pasta, juicy hamburger with cheddar cheese topping
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 stars
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Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 12756, Die Boord, 7613, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2541
Email
Owner
Mackenzie Family (since 1987)
Cellarmaster
Reynie Oosthuizen