Merlot Reserve 2017

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2017 Vergelegen Merlot Reserve; 100% Merlot; alkohol 14.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: Merlot Reserve 2017 TASTE Ripe plum colour with a ruby rim. The nose shows ripe fruit flavours, black cherries, plum, spice and a touch of chocolate. The ripeness of the fruit is balanced by fresh fruit acidity and soft wood/fruit tannins. BLEND 100% Merlot VINEYARDS Sourced from Vergelegen's Rooiland, Saddle, Nursery & Stonepine. SOILS Pinedene, Hutton & Clovelly soil forms (all Oxidic group) VINIFICATION Picked at peak physiological ripeness to avoid the necessity of adding acid and prevent the extraction of hard tannins.The young wine was left to macerate on its skins for a further 7 weeks before fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was induced in stainless steel tanks and was followed by maturation in 225L French oak barrels for 16 months before bottling. PAIRINGS Serve decanted with your favourite red meat, such as lamb cutlets or a fillet steak. AGING Drink now or over the next 10 - 12 years TECH Alcohol - 14.5% Residual Sugar - 2.1 g/l www.vergelegen.co.za