Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton – decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 15 February 2019 - 14 March 2019
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Grape Clone 192 and 348A
Vine Age Planted 1988 and 2000
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Production Details Vintage: Cool weather conditions constituted smaller more concentrated berries, leading to wines with great natural acidity and flavour. Yield: Approximately 9.7 t/ha Yeasts: X-pure & Alchemy3 Fermentation temp: 24°C - 27 °C Method: The grapes were gently de-stemmed, retaining as many whole berries as possible, before passing over an additional vibrating table to remove all MOG (matter other than grapes), after which a displacement pump takes the fruit to its fermentation tank. The tanks are then inoculated with a specific commercial yeast strain, this way insuring the development of the perfect flavour profile. Fermentation is done in stainless steel fermenters, and a combination of aerative pump overs and punch down techniques are used to ensure optimal colour, tannin and flavour extraction. Once fermentation is complete the wine is drained off the skins and moved to a holding tank to be barreled down. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the barrels. Wood maturation: 18 months in French oak barrels, 25% 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