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Product information "Ernie Els Major Series Merlot 2022"

The Ernie Els Merlot has a mélange of fruit compote, chocolate and fine spices, which seamlessly run through to the complex palate and, coupled with nuances of dry earth and a hint of mint, combine with classic notes of well-integrated oak wood and ripe fruit to create a perfect pleasure. The fresh acidity rounds off the nuances of ripe berry fruit in an excellent way, while the strong tannin provides a beautiful depth and tension. The aftertaste is intensely structured and dry, which provides an excellent storage potential.

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Treatment in the cellar

After harvesting in the early morning hours, the grapes were sorted by hand and lightly crushed, after which they fermented in open stainless steel tanks. Mash fermentation took place on the skins for 7 - 14 days. After pressing, the wine matured for 14 months in 300 litre French oak barrels.

Properties "Ernie Els Major Series Merlot 2022"
Alcohol % Vol: 13.8
acidity [g/l]: 6.0
age restriction: from 16 years
allergens: contains sulfite
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): 2027
pH value: 3.57
ratings: John Platter 4 Sterne
residual sugar: 2.7
serving temperature: 14 - 16
single varietal / blend: mono varietal
type of bottling: Bottle
vinification and maturation: Barrique
vintage: 2022
wine and food pairings: Lamm
wine colour: red
winemaker: Louis Strydom
wine region: Stellenbosch
wine style: dry
wine type: Red wine

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Wine Awards:
  • John Platter: 4 stars
Awards of previous vintages:
  • Jahrgang 2021 - John Platter: 4 Sterne
  • Jahrgang 2019 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne 
  • Jahrgang 2018 - Tim Atkin 2021: 90 Punkte