Cape Atlantic Merlot
Vineyards and Vinification
Facing: West
Soil types: Red Slate and Sandstone
Age of vines: 14 – 15 years, Western Cape
Vineyard area: 3.5 ha
Yield per Ha: 7 t/ha
Trellised: Extended Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: MO12 on Richter 99
Degree balling at harvest: 25.5oB
Fermentation: Pump over every 6 hours, fermented for 5 days.
Barrel aging: 100% French 225l oak, 4th fill
Period in wood: 12 months
Wood: Medium toast – Nevers and Allier
Maturation potential: Drink now or up to 2019