Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.21%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Constantia
Soil Deep red clay soil, Red-brown loamy soil, Granitic origin
Harvest Dates Late February to mid-March
Brix at Harvest 25.5°
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details The grapes were handpicked at 25.5-26°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs during fermentation. The wine was left on the skins for two weeks after fermentation to maximise extraction, and malolactic fermentation was allowed in stainless steel. The wine matured in 60% new, 20% 2nd and 20% 3rd fill 225 litre French oak barrels for 15 months before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: strawberry, ripe plums, dark chocolate, tobacco, vanilla
Palate: ripe fruit flavours
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder