Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.33%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 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
Vine Age planted 1990 and 2003
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The Muratie Merlot was harvested from two North West-facing blocks on the estate. The vines were planted in 1990 and 2003 at an elevation of 280 m above sea level. The Table Mountain sandstone soil provides good moisture to these dry-land vineyards. All the vines are grafted on Richter 99 rootstocks. The grapes were handpicked, yielding 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 16 months.
Tasting Notes
lusciously ripe plums, dark cherries, cocoa, cinnamon, toasted hazelnut, fresh acidity, mixed herbs
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, 7605, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2330
Email
Owner
Rijk Melck
Cellarmaster
Hattingh de Villiers