Meticulous hand sorting before fermenting naturally for 10 days in stainless steel tanks and then pressed. This wine has been matured in 30% new French oak barrels for 16 months and is ready for drinking now, but will continue to develop over the next 3-5 years.
Longridge Merlot
R 187.00
Vinification
Origin
Stellenbosch
Winemaker – Jasper Raats & Hendrien de Munck
Alc: 14.28% ; RS: 2.0 g/l ; TA: 6.1 g/l ; pH: 3.49
Awards
New Release (2016 Vintage – Platter 4 stars; Tim Atkin 93; NWC Double Platinum)