Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Picked February 27, 2018
Brix at Harvest 23.6°
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 14% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak14%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L
Production Details Grapes were harvested and sorted carefully by hand, and cold-soaked for three days before fermentation was initiated. Pump overs were performed up to three times daily. Wines were matured for 18 months in 300 L French oak barrels, with 14% new oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pine forest, macerated berries, jasmine, green peppercorns
Palate: vanilla pods, dark chocolate, red cherries, loganberries, peppadew
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Zevenrivieren Road, Banghoek Valley, Stellenbosch, PO Box 2246, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 885 1618
Email
Cellarmaster
Nic van Aarde