Juno Merlot

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Juno Merlot 2020
 

A rich dark red wine with notes of Black Cherry and Juicy Plums with hints of Cocoa powder on the nose.An elegant palate with silky tannins and a very smooth and delicate finish.

 

Availability In stock (>5 pcs)
€9,96    

Parameters

Product code 346
Brand Cape Wine Company
Brand's website capewinecompany.co.za/
Category Red
 

Description

Vintage: 2021

Grape variety: 100% Merlot

Vineyard

Grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Coastal Region, on mainly clay-loam soil.

Winemaking

Grapes were handpicked and cold-soaked for 24 hours. Fermentation was initiated with selected yeaststrains and kept under 26°C. Malolactic fermentation was completed in tank. 80% of the wine wasmatured for 12 months in six-year-old 225L barrels and 20% in new 225L French and American.

Food pairing

Tomato-based pasta, roast chicken, bacon, blue cheese and fig salad

Analytics

Alc: 14,15%
RS:    3,3 g/l
TA:     5,8 g/l
PH:    3,51