Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.92%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window early enjoyment; cellar for 5 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Table mountain sandstone
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation North West, North
Sites three estate blocks; two North West-facing and one North-facing
Vine Age planted 1990 and 1992
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The Muratie Merlot was harvested from three different blocks on the estate. The vines were planted in 1990 and 1992. Two of the blocks are North West-facing and the third North-facing. The elevation of the vines is 280 m above sea level. The Table Mountain sandstone soil provides good moisture to these dry-land vineyards. All the vines are planted on Richter 99 rootstocks. The grapes were handpicked, yielding 4.5 tons per hectare. They were then crushed, destalked and pumped into traditional open fermenters. Pump-overs and punch downs were done at regular intervals. The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting Notes
lusciously ripe plums, cocoa, cinnamon, toasted hazelnut, fresh acidity, mixed herbs
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, 7605, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2330
Email
Owner
Rijk Melck
Cellarmaster
Hattingh de Villiers