Idiom 900 Series Merlot 2015

R900.00

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A complex three barrel limited release of multi-clone Merlot. A dark medium-bodied wine with red-currants, purple fig, white pepper and sweet clove aromas. Smooth tannins compliment the blueberry and blackberry fruits. A savoury expression of this variety with a long lingering finish. Decanting recommended.

Tasting Notes:

2012 | 2015

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Additional information

Cultivar

Merlot

Vintage

2015

Wine of Origin

Stellenbosch

Provenance

Vineyard – Da Capo, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Helderberg

Date of Bottling

2nd February 2016

Analysis

pH 3.66 Total acidity 5.5g/l Residual sugar 2.9g/l Alcohol 14.5 %

Vinification Details

The grapes were cold soaked prior to fermentation for 3 days. Fermented at optimal temperature of between 24-28°C, pressed by small 50kg basket press and finished malo-lactic in 225L French oak barrels. Barrel matured for 20 months in 80% new French 225L oak barrels.