BACK TJ 2003

The vineyard was planted in 1992 on deep Tukulu soils. The North West facing slope provided the perfect terroir for Merlot, situated between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. The vines were removed in early 2004. Therefore, this harvest being the last one from this specific block. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and the wine were fermented at cool temperatures with punch downs twice daily. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels. Wine spent 14 Months in 100% new French oak after which it was filtered and blended into the final blend. The wine has full structure with ripe plum, sweet raspberry, vibrant mulberry, with subtle vanilla and chocolate repeated on the palate with a long and lingering aftertaste. Analysis: Alcohol: 14% pH 3.31 Acid 6.84 g/l Residual Sugar: 1.60 g/l Ageing potential: Optimum – 3 to 5 years up to 8 years.