Merlot 2022
R120,00
Description
Winemaker: Rob Frater
Varietal: Merlot 2022
Origin: Paarl, grapes sourced from the eastern slopes of Paarl mountain
Climate: A cold, wet winter, hot during harvest
Age of Vines: 16 years average
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation
Soil: Decomposed Granite
Yield: 6 Tons/hectare
Vinification: 10 Days on skins in open fermenters @ 25 degrees celcius .The cap was punched down and pumped over twice a day. Fermented dry on skins.
Maturation: 12 month old Serbian Oak – 1st fill barrels
Tasting Notes: Power with elegance, structured core encircled by red berry flesh. Earthy and savoury with sweet fruits and balanced velvety, soft tannins.
Food Suggestion: Enjoy with mushrooms and fresh herbs. Fish, prawns, tuna and scallops can all be magical with this beauty, especially if prepared with cured meats such as pancetta.
Ageing Potential: 10 years from vintage
Chemical Analysis:
ALCOHOL: 14
PH: 3.25
TA: 6.2
RS: 2.8
FREESO2: 35
TOTALSO2: 90
VA: 0.61