LANDSKROON MERLOT 2020
R110.00 – R660.00
Rich full-bodied with delicious flavours of berry fruits and plum supported by a touch of spice gained from aging in French oak barrels.
An ideal accompaniment to red meats and roast chicken. Serve at 16° – 19°C.
This wine can be enjoyed now, or within the next 5 to 6 years.
CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 100% Merlot
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 2.80g/1 T.A. 6.20g/1 PH. 3.43
VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at 24°B, destemmed and
transferred to open and closed stainless steel fermentation tanks. After the addition of selected yeast, the juice, together with the skins, were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°C – 28°C.
MATURATION: 12 months in 225L French and American oak barrels. A small percentage new oak was used and the remainder
aged in 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.
BOTTLING DATE: 18 January 2022
ACCOLADES: WOTM Panel Tasting 2022 – Category: Merlot – 1st out of 20 | HalloMerlot Top 10 Merlot 2022 | Vitis Vinifera Awards 2022 – Gold | Platter’s Wine Guide 2023 – 3.5 Stars, Hidden Gem & Good Value
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