Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.99%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time
Region Stellenbosch
Grape Clone Italian clone 12, French clone 348
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 33.3% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33.3%
Second Fill Oak33.3%
Third Fill Oak33.3%
Oak Types French
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 12 Months in 33.3% new wood, 33.3% second fill and 33.3% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cedar
Palate: plums, ripe mulberries
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Off Zevenrivieren Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 885-1719
Email
Owner
Malan Family
Cellarmaster
Anton Malan