South Africa, Western Cape
Merlot
Awards
Silver MUNDUS vini award
Tasting Notes
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Franschhoek Cellar Merlot Introduction with Winemaker Ryan Puttick
Product Range: Village Walk
Established in 1954, the old museum houses a fascinating journey through the early pioneer life and times in the Franschhoek valley, chronicling intriguing genealogy of the original Huguenot settlers. Our Merlot pays homage to this French ancestry at the heart of our valley.
Vineyard
The grapes are selected from vineyards varying in age from 8 to 26 years. The vineyards are planted on very particular soil types to allow for the optimum vine growth balance. Picked by hand through February at an average ripeness of 25 °balling.
Winemaker
Ryan Puttick
Vinification
Each parcel of grapes was cold macerated on the skins for 24 hours before inoculation with selected yeast. Fermentation at controlled temperatures with regular gentle pump-overs and punch downs, followed by 8 to 12 months maturation on French oak before final blending stabilization and bottling.
