Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.79
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Drinking Window next 7-10 years
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates March 20 - April 3, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 50 days
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date July 13, 2022
Production Details The 2019/20 growing season was characterized by cooler but windy conditions. Fruit set was negatively impacted by wind damage. The vintage was moderately warm. Bunches and berries were smaller than average but with lots of fruit intensity. The wines from this vintage are developing great depth of flavour. Harvested between 20th March and 3rd April 2020 compared with the 29th March for the 2019 vintage. Hand selected bunches underwent individual berry selection to ensure only the best fruit was fermented. 100% of the fruit was fermented as berries in barrel. All fermentation was spontaneous (wild) with no commercial yeast added. 50 days post fermentation maceration. Matured for 22 months in 70% new French oak barrels. Limited production of 121 x 1.5l magnum bottles and 2,460 750ml bottles. A classic merlot which will continue to develop for the next 7-10 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, blackberry, subtle cedar, fynbos, wild fig
Palate: black cherries, plum, mocha
Food Pairing rack of new season lamb, baby new potatoes, fresh garden peas, mint, aged Comté, freshly baked sourdough bread
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Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer