Whalehaven Merlot
R225.00
Description
A powerful complex Merlot, deep red in colour with aromas of plums, blackcurrants and cedar wood. A multilayered and ever-changing mid-palate with dark fruits of the forest and red currant flavours. A complex and vibrant wine that will reward cellaring.
AWARDS
2015: Wine magazine’s Merlot report 2018 – 90 points
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Vintage
2015, 2016
Varietal
Merlot
Technical Info
2015
Following two days of cold maceration on skins, fermentation was completed reaching temperatures of 25 °C – 28 °C. Malo-lactic took place in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves. The wine was then matured for approximately 14 months in small French oak barrels, 33% in 1st new oak and 67% in 2nd and 3rd fill.
2016
Following two days of cold maceration on skins, fermentation was completed reaching temperatures of between 25 °C – 28 °C. Malo-lactic took place in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves. The wine was then matured for approximately 14 months in small French oak barrels before being lightly filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing
Beef, Chicken, Mushroom
