Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Franschhoek
Soil Weathered granite with rocky topsoil (greywack)
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation Southwest-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates Early March
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Lees Aging 1.4 months (42 days)
Production Details Trellised, unirrigated vines on steep slopes. Hand harvested in the cool morning. Made from 100% free-run Merlot juice.
Tasting Notes
raspberry, cherry, honeycomb, berries
Food Pairing light chicken dishes, summer salads, fish
Producer Information
Website
Address
Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek Valley, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 224 0667
Cellarmaster
Gregory Siebrits