GLASS COLLECTION MERLOT 2022
R185
The Glass Collection Merlot has a dark rudy red colour. It displays dark fruit, cherry and chocolate with hints of spicy plums. This merlot shows tremendous concentration, richness and generous fruit on the palate with fine but well structured and balanced tannins to embrace it all.
WEATHER CONDITIONS – Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
- Following the 2021 harvest, the weather turned cooler and drier, prolonging the leaf cycle compared to usual seasons.
- Bud break occurred evenly but was delayed by seven days compared to the previous vintage.
- Spring saw persistent low temperatures, causing flowering to be postponed by around 10 days.
- Substantial rainfall during this period presented challenges to flowering and berry set.
- Despite these hurdles, moderate temperatures in early summer facilitated balanced vine growth.
- January and February witnessed a prolonged dry and hot weather spell, featuring intermittent heat waves.
- Ripening did not accelerate significantly despite the heat spikes during this period.
- While yields were modest, the resulting wines are of exceptional quality; careful timing during picking to preserve freshness was everything for this vintage.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. • The fermentation was allowed to start naturally, and 2 pump-overs were conducted daily to ensure optimal extraction. Post-fermentation skin contact lasted 2-3 weeks before the wine was gently pressed. Matured in 300L French oak barrels for 12 months.
GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Merlot
PRODUCTION: 4,4300 cases – 26,600 bottles
ANALYSIS :
Alcohol: 14.71 % Vol.
Total Acidity: 5.2 g/L
pH: 3,57
Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/L
