Goes very well with grilled or braised dark meat

The Merlot vines grow on the warm, north-facing slopes of the Helderberg region within the Stellenbosch appellation. With an altitude of about 250 meters above sea level and the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, results in beautiful phenolic ripeness. The hand-picked grapes arrive at the winery in the morning. The grapes are sorted and destemmed. The whole grapes are fermented both in open tanks and in barrels. Intermittent pumping and punch-downs provide a balance between flavor, color and tannin extraction from the skins. The fermentation process is closely monitored to ensure that all natural aromas and flavors are retained and highlighted as needed. After primary fermentation, a few batches are left on the skins to extend maceration as needed. The batches are pressed and converted into a combination of old and new oak for maturation. Each batch of Merlot is matured (microvinified) separately in oak barrels before being assembled and finally bottled. The wine spent a total of 14 months in French oak barrels.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites