David Finlayson Merlot 2023

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 13.65 %vol
pH - 3.66
RS - 1.9 g/l
Total Acid - 5.3 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.

Blend Information

90% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc

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.


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