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Cabernet Merlot, Beyerskloof

The Beyerskloof Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot blend is a traditional take on the classic Bordeaux-style cultivars. Well crafted and smooth, seamlessly integrated for everyday enjoyment.

A clean entrance on the palate with some blackcurrant and oaky characters. Medium-bodied and drinkable with firm ripe tannins, good acidity, and a firm structure. 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot

Technical analysis

ALCOHOL

14.0 %

pH

3.73

ACIDITY

5.0 g/L

ORIGIN

South Africa

WINEMAKER

Anri Truter

VARIETY

Cabernet/Merlot

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION

Yes

CLOSURE

Screw top

BOTTLE SIZE

75cl

REGION

Stellenbosch

VEGETARIAN

Yes

VEGAN

Yes

Vintage conditions

It was a cool, wet growing season that replenished the water reserves. Harvesting started the first week of February and ended the last week of March 2021. This harvest had some challenges with covid-19 sale restrictions, lockdown, and some rain that made planning difficult. Overall the quality of the wines shows lots of promise.

Vinification details

The wine undergoes skin contact and fermentation in open fermenters, roto tanks, and fermentomatics. It spends 6 to 8 days on skins at 25°C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is treated with oak.

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