Simelia Merlot 2017

Origin: Wellington

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Merlot 100%

Bottling Date: 13 June 2019

Release Date: December 2019

Total Production: 1,332 bottles

2017 Growing Season
Following a very dry season during 2016, the grape harvest in general was higher in the Cape Winelands. Interestingly the summer was hot, but since we experienced cooler nights throughout the growing season, it greatly assisted the grapes during the ingoing drought. Even though our water supply was adequate, we managed the water usage very carefully to assist the ripening process of the grapes. The dry conditions were favourable in the sense that there were no diseases present in the vineyards. The grape berries were also a bit smaller than usual which also provided amazing flavour concentration and a beautiful colour to our wines. Harvest time was a bit cooler than previous years, which then created the ideal conditions for a truly exceptional vintage.
Vineyards
SINGLE BLOCK SIZE 1,14 HA

PLANTED 1996

SOIL Decomposed Granite with traces of Table Mountain Sandstone

Vinification and Ageing

STYLE OF WINE 
Barrel Matured Red Wine

WOOD MATURATION 
New French Oak | 1st and 2nd fill French Oak

ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 14,5 % vol, Residual Sugar 2.4 gm/l, Total Acidity 5.50 gm/l, pH 3.57 The clusters were hand-picked into 18-kg crates and then selected and sorted by hand before destem, and finally softly crushed. All grapes come exclusively from our own single vineyard block situated on our farm at 200m altitude above sea level. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 26-30°C for 10 days, followed by 10-15 days of maceration on the skins. The malolactic fermentation took place mainly in French oak barrels, 20% new and 80% first and second fill barrels. The wine then remained in barrels, in temperature-controlled cellars for 24 months. After bottling, the wine aged a further 6 months prior to release.

Tasting Notes
A fresh and elegant Merlot with subtle hints of spice. An expression of a dry summer with a gentle tannic structure, and palate rich in red berry fruit character.
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