Tanagra Merlot 2023 (Single Vineyard Wine)
A deliciously quaffable and yet serious Merlot from the smallest certified single vineyard on the farm
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This Merlot comes from a tiny Single Vineyard at Tanagra, only half a hectar in size. Its specific terroir, right next to Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, adds an earthy & herbaceous edge to the luscious fruit. Our Merlot is a medium-bodied and yet elegant red wine - a perfect summer or lunch red wine, which can be enjoyed at a slightly cooler temperature (at around 15-16 degrees Celsius). It can be enjoyed now or within the next 5 to 6 years. Only 840 bottles made. |
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| Vintage | 2023 | |
| Vineyard | South facing vineyard at Tanagra (McGregor)bordering Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, slightly sandy and clay soil. Registered as Single Vineyard. Sustainably farmed. | |
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| Yield | 3 tons/ha | |
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The grapes were handpicked early in the morning and then cooled down to 14 degree C overnight. Wild-yeast fermented in fermentation tanks, with manual punching various times a day and then very gentle pressing. Malolactic fermentation in 225 litre older French oak barrels for 10 months. Only light filtering, sediment may occur. |
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| Tasting notes | Medium purple colour. Mulberry and blueberry on the nose. Palate – Medium bodied with beautiful soft tannin. A burst of tart berries superbly counter balanced with smoky minerality. Hints of pine needles and earthiness. Delicously accessible. | |
| Ratings | Platter's 3 1/2 Stars | |
| Cases produced | 140 cases (x 6 bottles) | |