Fat Bastard Merlot 2018

Upfront, ripe fruit aromas swiftly greet the nose which sets a vibrant tone for the unfolding flavours of the palate. Distinct blackberry, cherry and plum flavours dominate the palate, supported by well-integrated tannins that lend the wine a smooth mouth-filling quality and long, juicy finish.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Fat Bastard

winemaker : Thys Loubser

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 12.75 % vol rs : 6.5 g/l pH : 3.38 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : 3 - 4 Years

The Fat Bastard Merlot was made from carefully selected grapes with the aim to produce ripeflavoured and silky textured wine.

in the cellar : The grape bunches were de-stemmed only and the whole berries were placed in old open top fermenters and closed top fermenters. 50% of the total crush fermented naturally and the rest was inoculated with a commercial yeast. Tanks were mixed three times daily by pump overs and/or punching through the skin cap. The wine was fermented dry on the skins and pressed off into 225 l French oak barrels were malo-lactic fermentation the wine was then aged in barrel for 16 months.

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