Wildekrans Estate Merlot 2022

Fresh with lots of dark fruit and hints of spice on the nose. Surprisingly smooth and fruity with succulent blackcurrant and plum supported with hints of mint and sweet spiciness. Lingering fruity finish.

Pan fried Line fish, Braised Fennel & White Bean Cassoulet

variety : Merlot [ 100% ]
winemaker : Maryke Botha
wine of origin : Bot River
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.62  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  body : Medium  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

about the harvest: Harvested at 25 balling, hand-picked and delicately crushed.

in the cellar : Cold-soaked through the night. Inoculated the next morning with pump-overs every four hours. Lightly pressed and matured in French oak barrels for 13 months.

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