Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation East-, West-Facing
Harvest Dates February 18 - March 3, 2015
Grape Clone 192,36,343 & 348
Vine Age 12-22 years
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors at 26-28°C. Pump-overs were done three times daily over the fermenting cap. A small portion received extended maceration while the remainder was pressed immediately after fermentation. After settlement the wine was racked into barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. After further racking it spent 16 months in new and second fill 225 litre French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
red plums, dark bitter chocolate
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 881 3441
Email
Owner
Gary Jordan &
Kathy Jordan
Kathy Jordan
Cellarmaster
Gary Jordan (with Sjaak Nelson)