Other recent vintages:  2014  

The oak-derived vanillin nuances provide the perfect backdrop to young berry and mulberry fruit flavours. Fresh, yet soft, this wine provides sheer intensity with a supple texture. Enjoy with tomato based-pasta dishes.

  • South Africa    Western Cape
  • 100%
    Merlot
     
  • Alcohol
      14.0%
  • pH
      3.74
  • Residual sugar
      3.2 g/l
  • Total acid
      5.1 g/l

<p>Soil type: Clay loam, med-high yield, 280m north elevation</p><p>Viticulture: 2-12 year old vineyards, yield 7-12t/ha</p><p>Vinification: 5-6 day cool fermentation and 12 months oak maturation. The fruity, lighter batches is selected for this wine range bottled in PET.</p>Aging potential: 2 – 3 years</p><p>Tasting notes: The oak derived vanillin nuances provide the perfect backdrop to youngberry and mulberry fruit flavours. Fresh, yet soft, this wine provides sheer intensity with a supple texture.</p><p>Food pairing: Enjoy with tomato based pasta dishes.</p>