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| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Sub-Region | Stellenbosch |
| Main Grape | Merlot (100%) |
| Expression | Red, Warm and Spicy |
Tasting note
The aroma is at once appealing and inviting, deep and complex. Plum crumble, vanilla bean and sun-dried tomato to begin with; opening up to reveal nuances of roasted red pepper, saucisson and gravelly, tarry, mineral notes. In the mouth it has irresistibly lovely, succulent, soft texture. It is full and rounded, while beautifully-defined. Great refinement to the tannin texture. Creamy stone fruit character - plum and cherry cheesecake. Excellent overall balance, and so very drinkable. Enjoy immediately and over the next five years.
Viticulture
Sourced from established vines which were planted in 1988 in Hutton soils (decomposed granite) at a density of 3200 vines per ha. Vineyard practices include vertical hedge trellising, spur pruning to 2 buds every 12cms and supplementary drip irrigation. Harvesting was by hand and yielded 7t/ha.
Vinification
The whole bunches were de-stalked, hand sorted and crushed into stainless steel tanks where fermentation took place at 28 degrees C with pump overs for 6 days and a further 5 days maceration followed by 100% malo-lactic fermentation and pressing into 30% new French barriques where ageing was for 20 months before bottling.
Food Match
Mushroom risotto, rich pastas and grilled meats.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
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| pH | 3.55 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.4g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 2.8g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur Egg | ||
| SKU Code | 27286122 |
