David Finlayson The Berry Box Merlot 2020

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 13.34 %vol
pH - 3.5
RS - 3.7 g/l
Total Acid - 6.1 g/l
Volatile Acidity - 0.86 g/l
SO2 - 68 mg/l
Free SO2 - 31 mg/l
Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Light
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

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.

Blend Information

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

In The Vineyard

Soil Type : Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay
Appellation : W.O. Stellenbosch

In The Cellar

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, 50% 2nd Fill French Oak – Medium Toasted and 50% 3rd Fill French Oak.


Additional Information

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


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