Rickety Bridge Merlot 2018
- Type : Red
- Occasion : Dinner, party, BBQ
- Vintage: out of stock
- Colour: Deep ruby red
- Character: full body, black fruits, red fruits, strong tannins, powerful, oak, chocolate, cherries, plums
- Varietal: Merlot
- Volume : 0.75
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Country: South Africa
Notes of red cherry and ripe plum layered with herbal nuances and hints of oak and spice on the nose. A juicy palate with red currants and blueberries gives way to lingering dark chocolate flavours. Well-structured with refined tannins and a lengthy finish
How the wine is made:Fermentation took place in open fermentation tanks at 22-25 ̊C with 2 punch downs daily. The wines were pressed after 21 days on the skins. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks and maturation took place in 15% new and 85% older French oak barrels for a total of 12 to 14 months.
Grapes Type | Merlot |
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