Vineyard Collection Merlot 2019

R1 050,00

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Harvested early in the morning into small lugs, the grapes are cooled overnight to preserve their freshness. Fermentation takes place at 25 °C, maintaining the wine’s elegance and vibrant fruit character.

The wine is matured in medium-toast French oak, with 10% in new 300lt barrels and the remainder in 2nd and 3rd fill barrels, allowing for subtle oak influence while preserving fruit purity. After 12 months of careful maturation, the wine is bottled, capturing its refined structure and balanced character.
The Merlot vineyards are planted at 130m above sea-level in cool nutrient-rich Tukulu soil. Located on a crest, the vineyards receive constant exposure to the sun, contributing to ripeness and richness of flavour in the grapes. To increase sunlight exposure while still giving adequate shade, the leaves are picked out twice during the berry set. The blocks are harvested twice to avoid any unripe grapes. The vineyards are 14 years of age and yields at an average of 8 tons per hectare

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