Brink Family Vineyards Merlot 2021

VINTAGE: 2021

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: 14.38 %
Total acidity: 5.6 g/L
pH: 3.67
Volatile acidity: 0.52 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.4 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.

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