Jordan Wines Black Magic Merlot 2022
The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird. At Jordan Wine Estate, their Merlot vineyards are based on Black Tourmaline-rich granite which darkens the soil, leading to perfumed, inky wines.
Medium-Bodied Red
£21.95
| Producer | Jordan Wine Estates |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Medium-Bodied Red |
| Grape Blend | 100% Merlot |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 13.5 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Plummy with ripe tannins |
| Food Pairing Guide | Roast Pork loin or mushroom risotto |
| Terroir | Decomposed granite. |
Jordan Wines Black Magic Merlot is harvested from mature east- and west-facing vineyards estab- lished on mother soils of decomposed granite. Part whole-berry fermentation and softer pump-overs extract aromas of red plums and dark bitter chocolate. French oak maturation seasons the wine to accentuate the seductive flavours and generous velvety tannins.
Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermenters at 26-28°C. Pump-overs were done three times daily over the fermenting cap. A small portion received extended maceration while the remainder was pressed immediately after fermentation. After settlement the wine was racked into barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. After further racking it spent 18 months in new and second fill 225 litre French oak barrels.
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