Steenberg Merlot 2013

Product code: 13SNB2B2013

Mint, dark chocolate and berries on the nose with plums and cedar wood on the palate.

Country:South Africa
Region:Constantia
Vintage:2013
ABV:14%
Residual sugar:3.0 g/L
Colour:Red
Product Type:Still
Bottle Size:75 cl

Grape Variety:Merlot
Closure:Natural Cork

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Production information

Producer: Steenberg

Steenberg may be situated on the outskirts of Cape Town in the Constantia region, but it’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of the coastal city. This corner of South Africa is a veritable oasis.

Production note

Grapes were harvested at sugar levels of 23.5 – 25B, after which the grapes were cold soaked at 10 degrees for 5 days and fermented on the skins for 7 – 10 days, allowing the temperature in the tank to peak at 30 degrees. The wine was then transferred to French oak, a combination of new and older barrels.