A medley of small berry and fruit flavours including blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry, mulberry and blackberry combine with a hint of anise and vanilla to give a wine that is instantly gratifying in flavour whilst showing good structure and tannin concentration to allow for some maturation.  Bottled under screwcap to ensure quality.

100% Merlot, 42% Petit Verdot

Soil Type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay

Mid-February to mid-March 2016

A variety of vinification methods were used in making the merlot.  Open top fermentations with punchdown routines as well as closed fermentations and pumpovers were employed to suit the needs of each variety in the blend.  The resultant, soft tannins and berry flavours have been blended to compose a modern, fruit driven wine with class.

16 Months Maturation in;

20% 1^st Fill New French Oak – Nevers, Allier; Medium Toasted
40% 2^nd Fill French Oak – Medium Toasted
40% 3^rd Fill French Oak

Our range of wines is made to reflect the personality and winemaking philoshophy of the Stellenbosch region and of the finlayson family.