Vinotèque Reserve Merlot

R 500.00

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Indulgent notes of chocolate with a velvety soft finish. Ripe plum colour with a ruby rim. The nose shows flavours of plum, dark chocolate and nutmeg notes. The ripeness of the fruit is balanced by fresh fruit acidity and soft tannins. The aftertaste is long and lasting.

Vintage:

2015

Variant

Additional Information

Winemaking
The fruit was picked at peak physiological ripeness to avoid the necessity of adding acid and prevent the extraction of hard tannins. Picking took place from 23 February to 3 March 2015. Fermentation took place at a consistent 25°C. The young wine was left to macerate on its skins for a further 7 weeks before pressing. Malolactic
fermentation was induced in stainless steel tanks and was followed by maturation in 225l French oak barrels for 16 months before bottling on 18 January 2017.

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Analysis

100% Merlot

Alc 14.57%

RS 2.5g/l

TA 6.3

pH 3.42

Wine Category Information