Stellekaya Merlot 2001

Inspired by Aldebaran in Taurus
Attractive violet aroma. Good structure with fresh fruitiness. Silky and earthy on the finish.


variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Peet le Roux
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.3 % vol  rs : 2.12 g/l  pH : 3.58  ta : 6.14 g/l  va : 0.59 g/l  so2 : 110 mg/l  fso2 : 28 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  

ageing : 5 - 8 years

in the vineyard : Situation: South West slopes of Stellenbosch Berg
Altitude: 220-240m
Soil type: Tukulu (Decomposed Granite)
Age of Vines: 9 years
Irrigation: Supplemental
Climate: Cool False bay evening breezes

about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at about 25º Balling and yield was about 8 tonnes per ha after cropping was done in March.

in the cellar : Fermentation: Open micro fermenters
Pressing: Basket press
Malolactic fermentation: In the barrel
Maturation: 22 months in new French Oak
Bottled: January 2003
Release: July 2003

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