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Product information "Eikendal Merlot 2020"

The Eikendal Merlot pampers with an incredibly complex bouquet! Slightly earthy aromas of moist forest soil, fragrant violets, dark plums and berries, as well as fine hints of black cherries and pepper spice enchant the nose. On the palate a full-bodied and excellently rounded drop with soft tannin and lush nuances of black summer cherries and plums. The finish is elegant, soft and lingers long after the last sip in an impressive way.

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Treatment in the cellar

Die Trauben für den Eikendal Merlot wurden handverlesen und bei Ankunft in der Kellerei auf 1°C runtergekühlt. Anschließend wurden die einzelnen Beeren mit großer Sorgfalt handverlesen und entrappt. Die ungequetschten ganzen Beeren wurden einer fünfzehntägigen Kaltquellphase unterzogen. Es folgte eine langsame Gärung, wobei die malolaktische Fermentierung im Fass stattfand. Der Wein reifte 16 Monate in maßgeschneiderten 300 l Fässern aus Burgunder-Eiche. 20% der Fässer bestanden aus Neuholz.

Properties "Eikendal Merlot 2020"
Alcohol % Vol: 14.0
acidity [g/l]: 5.2
acidity level: low
age restriction: from 16 years
body / style: full bodied
bottle closure: cork
bottle size [liter]: 0,75
country of origin: South Africa
distributor: Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf
grape varietals: Merlot
main grape varietal: Merlot
optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): 2025
pH value: 3.68
ratings: John Platter 4 Sterne, Tim Atkin 93/100
recommended dishes: Ente, pasta
residual sugar: 2.10
single varietal / blend: mono varietal
type of bottling: Bottle
vinification and maturation: Barrique
vintage: 2020
wine colour: red
winemaker: Christo Hanse, Maryke Botha, Petroné Kilian
wine region: Stellenbosch
wine style: dry
wine type: Red wine

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Wine Awards:
  • John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
  • Tim Atkin 2021: 93 Punkte
Awards of previous vintages:
  • Jahrgang 2018 - John Platter: 4 Sterne  
  • Jahrgang 2018 - Tim Atkin 2020: 93 Punkte