Stellenrust Merlot 2018

Technical Analysis | |
alc | 14.2 |
rs | 2.6 |
pH | 3.5 |
ta | 6.0 |
Description | |
BlendPercent | 100% Merlot |
Cellar | Grapes were crushed and allowed cold maceration for up to 2 days. It is then inoculated with imported French yeast strains. Fermentation happens at between 23-28 degrees Celsius and regular punch downs are done every 4-6 hours. After skin contact of 7 days, the juice is drained from the skins for malolactic fermentation. It is then drawn into French oak barrels for an 12 month maturation period. |
FoodSuggest | This Merlot offers nice sweet plum flavours which will complement oven roasted venison, spiced with splashes of fresh rosemary leaves and chopped garlic. |
Harvest | Grapes are picked between 24° to 25° Balling. |
Variety | Merlot |
Vineyard | The vines used for this wine comes from a North-Eastern sloped block of vineyards on our Bottelary property – all trellised vines under irrigation aged 19 years and planted to clay soils. |
Winemaker | Tertius Boshoff |
Style | |
style | Dry |
type | Red |
Type | |
Kosher | 0 |
Organic | 0 |
Vegetarian | 0 |
Wooded | 1 |
Pack | |
Closure | Screwcap |
Pack Size | 750ml |
Pack Type | Bottle |
- Range: Stellenrust Premium Range