{"product_id":"elgin-vinters-merlot-2020","title":"Elgin Vinters Merlot 2020","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eTERROIR \u0026amp; VITICULTURE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a cool area, situated 12-20 km from the sea, with mean February (ripeningstage) temperatures of 19 - 20°C. Soils are predominantly ferrugnous (iron rich) gravel on highly weathered, soft Bokkeveld Group shale, situated at 200 - 300 maltitude and surrounded by Table Mountain sandstone mountains at heights of about 500 - 1 000m, sheltering the area from the often extremely strong southeasterly winds in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVineyards were planted with two clones namely 343 and 348. Destemmed butwhole berries were naturally fermented in open-top wooden fermeters. Punchdowns were done twice a day. After pressing, the wine was filled into 300 L French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel, thereafter the wine was matured for 20 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrick-red with ruby core. Spicy nose with red fruit and cassis. A smoky and toasty palate with a fine and grainy tannins. Black fruit and red berries follow on the finish. Elegant and complex. A matured wine that will age well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eFOOD\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnjoy with crispy duck, mushroom galette, salmon or trout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elgin Vinters","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottles","offer_id":45413245059095,"sku":null,"price":876.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7470\/1847\/files\/ElginVintersMerlot2020_1.png?v=1786969280","url":"https:\/\/dailywine.co.za\/products\/elgin-vinters-merlot-2020","provider":"The Daily Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}