Merlot 2020
Variety
100% Merlot
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Franschhoek.
Rich cherry, dark fruit and plums, spiced with cinnamon and vanilla on the finish. The oak is very well integrated with powerful powdery tannins. Lots of weight on the mid palate.
Enjoy it now or cellar it up to 2027.
Winemaking
Picked between 25.0-25.5 balling. Fermentation in open fermenters for 10 days and cap punched down manually every 5 hours. Matured in 225L French oak barrels for 14 months with 25% new oak.
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 2.8g/l
pH 3.42
Total Acid 6.0g/l
Alc 14.0%
Experience the rich flavours of our 2020 Merlot, a wine crafted with care and precision, showcasing notes of cherry, dark fruit, cinnamon, and vanilla. Whether you enjoy it now or cellar it for a few more years, this exceptional vintage offers a balanced blend of powerful tannins and a smooth finish. If you’re interested in learning more about this wine, placing an order, or exploring our other offerings, we’re here to assist you. Visit our Contact Us page to reach out, and our team will be happy to help with any inquiries or requests. Let us guide you through a truly memorable wine experience.
FAQs and Answers
1. What does the LPF Merlot 2020 taste like?
The LPF Merlot 2020 offers rich cherry, dark fruit and ripe plum flavours, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla on the finish. The oak is well integrated, delivering smooth yet powerful powdery tannins and excellent mid palate weight.
2. Where is the LPF Merlot 2020 produced?
This wine is produced in Franschhoek, South Africa, a region known for its premium vineyards and exceptional winemaking heritage.
3. Can I drink the 2020 Merlot now or should I cellar it?
You can enjoy this Merlot now for its vibrant fruit character, or cellar it until 2027 to allow further complexity and integration of flavours.
4. What food pairs well with Merlot 2020?
This Merlot pairs beautifully with roast lamb, grilled beef, duck, mature cheeses and rich tomato based dishes. Its balanced acidity and tannin structure complement savoury meals very well.
5. How was the LPF Merlot 2020 made?
The grapes were picked between 25.0 and 25.5 balling. Fermentation took place in open fermenters for 10 days, with the cap punched down manually every five hours. The wine was matured in 225L French oak barrels for 14 months, with 25 percent new oak.
6. What is the alcohol content of the LPF Merlot 2020?
The alcohol level of this vintage is 14.0 percent, contributing to its full bodied structure and warmth.
7. What are the technical details of the LPF Merlot 2020?
The wine has a residual sugar of 2.8g per litre, a pH of 3.42, and total acidity of 6.0g per litre. These elements create balance, freshness and ageing potential.
8. Is Merlot a good wine for ageing?
Yes, Merlot can age very well when crafted with structure and oak integration. The LPF Merlot 2020 has sufficient tannin, acidity and concentration to develop gracefully over several years.