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Fortress Hill

Fortress Hill Merlot 750 ml

Fortress Hill Merlot 750 ml

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Background

The Uys family acquired the Estate,originally called Houmoed, in 1962. Of the 110 hectares, 80 hectares are planted under vines. The farm is situated against the Bottelary Hills outside Stellenbosch and the altitude of the vineyards varies between 170 and 370 meters above sea level.

The vineyards

The grapes came from vineyards planted at 185 to 210 meters above sea level in decomposed granite soil. The trellised vines were planted from 1990 to 1991

The winemaking

The grapes were harvested at the end of March, beginning of April 2009 from selected blocks of vineyards. The mash was fermented to ±6° Balling with selected yeast cultures, pressed and further fermented to total dryness in stainless steel tanks. Selected wood was used for the development of the young wine, and the wine remained in contact with the wood for 9 months.

Winemakers comments

Full flavours of Red and Black-berries. Well balanced on the palate, with soft woody nuances in the background, for a memorable finish.

Analysis

Residual sugar 4.2 g/l

pH 3.58

Alcohol by volume 14 %

Total acidity 5.9 g/l

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Specifications

Vintage

2019

Appelation

Stellenbosch

Grape

Merlot

Alcohol Content

13.5

Vegan

Organic

Country

South Africa

"So great to be able to receive a regular delivery of good wine rather than the usual 12 bottle case sold by most 'wine clubs' "

- Terry Wharton Hood -

Great wine at a great time, everytime

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