Merlot Premium 2022

R1320,00 per case

A well-balanced, full-bodied Merlot with integrated oak flavours and a velvety soft tannin finish. Hints of coffee and wood smoke on the nose are followed by layers of mulberries and plum aromas in this deep-red wine. Can age very well.

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Description

Climate

Mediterranean - The summers are hot and dry with cold, wet winters. The annual rainfall is about 800mm. Supplementary irrigation during summer.

Soil:

Well-drained gravel soils. Good quality grapes are harvested at full ripeness (25˚B). The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26 - 28 ˚C. Alcoholic fermentation is completed within 8 days. The grapes are then pressed and after malolactic fermentation, aged for 12 months in 75% new French oak barrels.

Serving suggestion:

At 16-18˚C, with roast vegetables, semi-hard yellow cheeses, hard cheeses, charcuterie, Osso Bucco and beef fillet.

Additional information
Origin

Sub-region: Bottelary,
Region: Stellenbosch
Area: Low yield growing area

Alcohol

14%

Total Acidity

5.7 g/l

Sugar

2.6 g/l

pH

3.61

Shipping & Delivery

Deliveries

Free delivery on all orders of 2 cases or more in the main metropolitan areas (CPT, JHB, GEORGE, PE). For delivery in other areas, a delivery quote will be sent with your invoice.

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Vault My Wine

Vaulted Wine provides a service where you can store your wine collection in perfect cellar conditions until you're ready to ship it. Wine can also be collected directly at the Vault at Lourensford Estate in Somerset West. Wines may be traded online without them leaving the vault. Wine is stored at R10 per month per case.

Visit the Vaulted Wine website for more information.