Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu (decomposed granite)
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation East And South West Facing
Grapes Picked March 2020
Vine Age 13 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225 litres
Bottling Date August 2022
Production Details Cold soaked for 3 days. Open micro fermenters. Malolactic fermentation in the barrels. Maturation for 24 months in a blend of differing age. Production: 3200 litres.
Tasting Notes
strawberry, cherry, plum, red fruit, dark fruit
Food Pairing beef carpaccio, homemade mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan shavings, traditional Cape Malay bobotie
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Bosmans Crossing, 11 Distillery Road, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 894 4764
Email
Owner
Dave and Jane Lello
Cellarmaster
Jane Lello