Carmen Stevens Merlot 2021

Deep dark granite colouring. A beautiful ripe cherry and black berry fruit. Layered flavour spectrum with depth of flavour that greets you on the nose. The palate entrance is full, ripe with concentrated flavours. A beautiful balance of toasted oak with ripe cherry fruit, sweet mid-palate impression and just enough freshness to keep the palate interesting. The intensity of the palate and complexity of the wine is a true compliment to Merlot as a variety

The fruit is grown in the warmer grape-growing region of Paarl in South Africa.

All fruit is hand-picked and sorted. Spontaneous fermentation is encouraged for the 1st phase of fermentation and topped with selected yeast to finish the ferment.

The wine undergoes MLF in the barrel. 13 % new French oak is used during maturation for 12 months.