Lutzville Merlot Dry Red 750ml

Description

he Merlot grapes are picked late in harvest at optimum ripeness to ensure good fruit and soft tannins.  50% comes from the cooler climate Koekenaap to provide freshness, while 50% comes from the warmer areas closer to Vredendal to provide fruit and body to the wine. Once the grapes arrive at the winery, the fruit is gently pressed and only the free run juice is used. Using selected yeasts, fermentation takes place at between 18° – 22°C for 10 days. After racking, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures on French and American oak staves for 3 months to add complexity. Finally the wine rests in stainless steel tanks until ready for bottling.