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WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS As would be expected from a Merlot this is a very smooth wine with a soft, juicy tannin structure. A wine with attractive red berry fruit on the nose that follows through on the palate with a touch of toasted oak. An easy-drinking red for everyday enjoyment. >> DOWNLOAD FACTSHEET AWARDS & RATINGS 2023 VINTAGE2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Double Gold DESCRIPTION VITICULTURE The Merlot vineyards were planted in 2019 in the rich calcareous soil. WINEMAKING The grapes were picked at optimum ripeness of between 24 and 25 °B and allowed to ferment naturally (wild yeast). During fermentation, the temperature was regulated at 25 – 28 °Celsius and the cap soaked with pump-overs every two to three hours. The wine fermented dry on the skins whereafter it was racked and lightly pressed. After malolactic fermentation started, a portion of the wine was transferred to older 300-litre French oak barrels where it was left to mature for 12 months. The other portion was tank matured with French oak staves. FOOD PAIRING & SERVING SUGGESTION Ideal match for red meats, pizza’s and pastas. Ideal for outdoor picnics and no need for a corkscrew, it’s screw-cap! Serve at room temperature (18°C) or slightly chilled. WINE ANALYSIS Residual Sugar: 4.0g/lAlcohol: 13.21 %Acidity: 5.4 g/lPH: 3.57VA: 0.54 g/lTotal Extract: 37.1 g/lTotal SO²: 82 mg/lFree SO²: 35 mg/l PACKAGING DETAILS Bottle volume: 750mlCase size: 6 x 750mlPallet size: 120 x 6 x 750mlCase weight: 7.42 kgClosure: Stelvin (Screw-cap)