Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.89
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton – decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 5th March - 7th March
Brix at Harvest 23.8°
Grape Clone 192 and 348A
Vine Age Planted 1988 and 2000
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Vintage: Very hot and dry vintage, resulting in an early start to the picking, with different varieties ripening at the same time. A tough vintage for the winery crews. Yield: Approximately 10.7 - 12.77 t/ha Yeasts: Natural occurring yeasts Fermentation temp: 27 °C Method: De-stalked, hand sorted, crushed, pumped into stainless steel fermenters, cold soak for 2 days, pumped over twice a day for 5 days, generally with an aerated pump over in the morning and a closed circulation in the afternoon. After fermentation, the wine is pressed and racked to barrel for malo-lactic fermentation. Wood maturation: 18 months in French oak barrels, 30% new, balance in older barrels.
Tasting Notes
The wine shows bright, red fruit, hints of spice on the nose, with concentrated flavours on the palate, soft, polished tannins. Hints of dark chocolate complete this wonderfully balanced wine
Food Pairing Mushroom risotto, rich pastas and grilled meats
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz