JAC Merlot

Tasting Note

A medium to full-bodied wine with pronounced aromas of ripe berries and oak spice. Elegant on the nose with notes of mulberries, cassis and plums that follow with underlying nuances of wood and vanilla. A refined palate that is backed by soft and supple tannins to ensure a pleasant finish.

Viticulture

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Western Cape

Lime Stone Soil

March

8 – 10 Tons per Hectare

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24° B at harvest

Fermented on the skins until dry in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation done in oak barrels.

12 months

Ready to drink now, but can age for 3-5 years.

Enjoy with barbeques and/or modern cooking.

Technical Analysis

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14.5 %

5.7 g/l

4.1

4.3 g/l