Brink Family Vineyards Merlot 2020

VINTAGE: 2020

WINE OF ORIGIN: SWARTLAND

WINE ELABORATION:
Manual harvesting of grapes. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (25-28 °C) with two daily pump-overs
extracting color and tannins. After malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel the wine mature another 12 months in French oak barrels.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Varietal composition: 100% Merlot
Type of wine: Red
Geographical location: Swartland
Vineyard: Trellised, 8 tons/ hectare
Alcohol: 15.49%
Total acidity: 5.9 g/L
pH: 3.63
Volatile acidity: 0.66 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.5 g/l

TASTING NOTES:
Deep red color. Aromas of ripe red fruits with some chocolate, mint and eucalyptus. Mouth feel shows good volume and round, subtle tannins.
Serving temperature: 18°C

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Most enjoyable with ostrich fillets and venison dishes.

ACCOLADES:
2022 Michelangelo Platinum
2022 Veritas Gold