Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu (decomposed granite)
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation West Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 50 hL/ha
Vine Age 15 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litres
Bottling Date December 2023
Tasting Notes
dark fruits, chocolate, minty notes, fleshy, smooth-edged, lingering finish
Food Pairing beef carpaccio, Cape Malay bobotie
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Bosmans Crossing, 11 Distillery Road, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 894 4764
Email
Owner
Dave and Jane Lello
Cellarmaster
Jane Lello