Ernie Els Merlot
Stellenbosch
Ernie Els
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Zusammensetzung
Merlot 100%
Trinkempfehlung
Temperatur 16° - 18°
Von 2017 - 2030
Geschacksnoten
Medium-bodied, Fruity, Fresh & lively, Velvety tannins, Matured & complex, Barrel-aged
Vinifikation
The Merlot grapes grow on the warm, north-facing slopes of the Helderberg region within the Stellenbosch appellation. The Hutton Clovelly soils have a high gravel content, which gives the wine exceptional depth and fruitiness. The altitude of approximately 250 meters above sea level and the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, just 15 kilometers away, extend the ripening period by up to 3 weeks, leading to beautiful phenolic ripeness. The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of the early morning. On the sorting table, all excess stems and inferior berries were carefully removed, and the grapes were gently destemmed. Fermentation took place in both 3-ton and 7-ton open-top stainless steel tanks. The must was manually pumped over and punched down 3 to 5 times a day to ensure maximum color extraction from the skins. After primary fermentation, the wine remained on the skins for a further 7 to 14 days before being pressed. Each individual component is matured separately for 14 months in 300-liter oak barrels before being blended and finally bottled.
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