Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation East- And West-Facing
Harvest Dates March 9 - April 4, 2022
Grape Clone 192,36,343 & 348.
Vine Age 30-37 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Harvested from mature east- and west-facing vineyards established on mother soils of decomposed granite. Part whole-berry fermentation and softer pump-overs extract aromas of red plums and dark bitter chocolate. French oak maturation seasons the wine to accentuate the seductive flavours and generous velvety tannins. Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermenters at 26-28°C. Pump-overs were done three times daily over the fermenting cap. A small portion received extended maceration while the remainder was pressed immediately after fermentation. After settlement the wine was racked into barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. After further racking it spent 18 months in new and second fill 225 litre French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
red plums, dark bitter chocolate
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 881 3441
Email
Owner
Gary Jordan &
Kathy Jordan
Kathy Jordan
Cellarmaster
Gary Jordan (with Sjaak Nelson)