Clos MalverneCase of Devonet Merlot Pinotage 2017 (R49.83 per Bottle, 6 Bottles)
R299
About
Seymour Pritchard bought the 10-hectare farm, Malvern Heights, in 1969 from Colonel JW Billingham, who had named the farm after the rolling hills around Malvern in his native England. When winemaking came into Seymour’s sights in the mid-1980’s, France was still the epicentre of the wine universe. He then added some “French Flair” to the name and changed it to Clos Malverne, due to the homestead on the farm being reminiscent of a Clos in France.
Product Features
- 6 Bottles
- Varietal: 65% Merlot, 35% Pinotage
- Vintage: 2017
- Origin: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Technical Analysis:
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Residual sugar: 3.3 g/l
- Total acidity: 5.4 g/l
- pH: 3.65
Origin
From selected vineyards in the prime red wine growing area of the Devon Valley near Stellenbosch.
Climate
Mediterranean – summers are warm and dry, although sea breezes from the nearby False Bay cool the vineyards in the afternoons and evenings.
Vinification
The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. They are then destalked, crushed and fermented for 7 days on their skins in open fermenting tanks. The average fermentation temperature is 25 - 30° C. After fermentation, the skins are pressed in traditional basket presses. The free run and pressed juices are combined and malolactic fermentation spontaneously takes place in the tank. Now the wine is racked and undergoes oak maturation for 6 months. After maturation, the wine is blended (65% Merlot, 35% Pinotage), fined, filtered and bottled.
Tasting Notes
The wine has a deep ruby colour. The cherry and red berry character of the Merlot is apparent and complimented by the plum fruitiness of the Pinotage. Lovely harmonious blend. To be enjoyed now, but can be aged for another 2 – 3 years
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