Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot
Proprietor of Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Johann Rupert, has taken a personal interest in this parcel of fruit – since it is planted literally in his backyard. A small block of Merlot, planted at high density in residential Somerset-West, produces this uniquely perfumed wine. Deep clay soils and strict canopy management of the vertically trellised vines gives us consistency of character and taste of the grapes and wine.
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4* - Platters
Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot
Proprietor of Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Johann Rupert, has taken a personal interest in this parcel of fruit — since it is planted literally in his backyard. A small block of Merlot, planted at high density in residential Somerset-West, produces this uniquely perfumed wine in deep clay soils. Strict canopy management of the vertically trellised vines gives us consistency of character and taste of the grapes and wine.
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4 Stars - Platter's
Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot
The proprietor of Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Johann Rupert, has taken a personal interest in this parcel of fruit — since it is planted literally in his backyard. A small block of Merlot, planted at high density in residential Somerset-West, produces this uniquely perfumed wine. Deep day soils and strict canopy management of the vertically trellised vines gives us consistency of character and taste of the grapes and wine.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Spicy melange of black and blue fruits on a bright, lively appealing nose. Hint of dark chocolate too. Abundant appeal to the bright palate which is packed with toned cherry, blueberry and black hedgerow fruits, supported by a deeper cocoa note. Layered and complex with well integrated oak, the wine is lithe and supple rather than chunky. Subtle oak spice underpins and cradles the fruit and adds length to the aftertaste. Lovely elegance overall.
Vintage notes
2015 was one of our earliest harvests, with lower tonnages and smaller berries. This led to great colour and intensity. There was no heat waves in February that meant a healthy harvest with even and steady ripening. 2015 will be earmarked for some exceptional wines.
Average Temperature
17.2°C
Rainfall
926.2mm
Harvest
23 February 2015
Origin of Fruit
Helderberg
Yield
4ton/ha
Soil Type
Clay
Tasting Notes
Rich Christmas cake abundance on the nose with a whiff of mint adding interest. The palate is generously packed with plum, blackberry and hedgerow fruit but is full, plush and juicy. Well-structured with integrated oak frame which supports the fruit well. Delightful spicy tail that finishes clean and dry.
Vintage Notes
The grapes were hand-sorted, and fermented in 225 L new French oak barrels. After fermentation we extended skin contact for a further 10 days before pressing the wine, making the total days on the skins about 45 days. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in the same barrels. It was aged in the same new French oak barrels for 24 months and bottle-aged for a further 24 months.
Average Temperature
17.01°C
Rainfall
919.2mm
Harvesting
20/03/2015 - 20/03/2015
Origin of Fruit
Helderberg
Soil Type
Clay
Yield
3 ton/ha
Tasting Notes
Attractive cherry fruitcake and black berry aromas tinged with a faint hint of choc mint. This is a wine that is all about texture and mouth feel: softly rounded and plush with abundant ripe plum- and spicy cherry fruit flavour with a touch of tobacco leaf. Gently seductive and alluring with beautiful integration of oak. Lovely freshness throughout. Harmoniously long finish.
Average Temperature
17.7°C
Rainfall
851.9mm
Harvesting
22/02/2013 - 22/02/2013
Origin of Fruit
Helderberg
Soil Type
Clay
Yield
4ton/ha
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