Merlot 2023 Viticulture Vine age: 22 years Vine density: 4500 vines per hectare This is a well-balanced vineyard-block. Vinification The best quality grapes were selected and picked at optimum tannin ripeness, gently crushed and fermented in small open top fermenters. The wine matured for 12 months in small, third-fill French oak barrels. Analysis Alcohol 14.96% Total Acidity 5.8 g/l Residual Sugar 2.2 g/l pH 3.9 Winemaker's Comments Medium-bodied wine with layers of mint, chocolate, plum and mulberry. Full and elegant, with a long conclusion.