Anthonij Rupert Merlot
Western Cape
Anthonij Rupert
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Anthonij Rupert
Zusammensetzung
Merlot 100%
Trinkempfehlung
Temperatur 16° - 18°
Von 2018 - 2035
Geschacksnoten
Full-bodied & powerful, Robust, Fruity, Velvety tannins, Mature & complex, Aged in oak barrels
Vinifikation
Due to a prolonged drought, possibly the worst in a century, the 2018 harvesting season was particularly challenging. The dry weather, which persisted throughout the season, had some positive effects, namely that the vines were in better condition and there was little to no incidence of pests and diseases. Due to the stress caused by the lack of water, the berries were significantly smaller than usual, resulting in a reduced harvest. Smaller berries offer higher color and flavor intensity, and the 2018 vintage is expected to be of high quality due to the milder temperatures during harvest. The grapes are hand-picked, packed into small crates, and transported to the cellar in a refrigerated truck. The whole berries are double-sorted in the cellar before being gravity-fed into wooden fermentation tanks. Each batch undergoes cold maceration for a few days and is then gradually brought to temperature, where fermentation occurs naturally. After fermentation, skin contact was extended. The wine was aged for 24 months in 50% new French oak before being bottled unfiltered and undergoing a further three years of bottle maturation. The grapes primarily originate from our Franschhoek vineyards, with a small portion from our Groenekloof vineyards.
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