Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 10 - 20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The vineyards were given a green harvest at véraison to ensure evenly ripe fruit. Picking was decided by tasting, thereby ensuring optimal ripeness. All grapes were handpicked and sorted in the vineyard, de-stemmed and lightly crushed. The grapes were cold-soaked and then inoculated with French-sourced yeast. The must was fermented between 24 and 26° Celsius and pumped over daily. An extended maceration took place, followed by fractional pressing. After settling, the wine went to French oak for malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rhubarb, dark chocolate
Palate: plums, dark chocolate, silky soft tannins
Food Pairing panko crumbed pork with mustard cream sauce, roasted tomato pasta, juicy hamburger with cheddar cheese topping
Critics Ratings Platter's SA Wine Guide: 4.5 stars
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 stars
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Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 12756, Die Boord, 7613, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2541
Owner
Mackenzie Family (since 1987)
Cellarmaster
Reynie Oosthuizen