This wine opens with enticing notes of red cherry and ripe plum, beautifully layered with herbal nuances and subtle hints of oak spice on the nose. As you take a sip, the juicy palate bursts with vibrant red currants and blueberries, creating a delightful balance of fruity freshness. This luscious fruit profile gracefully transitions into lingering dark chocolate flavors that add depth and richness to the overall experience.
Well-structured, this wine boasts refined tannins that contribute to its elegance, allowing for a smooth mouthfeel that enhances its complexity. The lengthy finish leaves a lasting impression, inviting you to savor the intricate layers of flavor that linger on the palate. Each sip reveals something new, making it a truly enjoyable choice for any occasion.
Well-structured, this wine boasts refined tannins that contribute to its elegance, allowing for a smooth mouthfeel that enhances its complexity. The lengthy finish leaves a lasting impression, inviting you to savor the intricate layers of flavor that linger on the palate. Each sip reveals something new, making it a truly enjoyable choice for any occasion.
2 ½ hectares of well-manicured 16 year old vines grown in structured La Motte soils (alluvial with a high percentage of decomposed plant material in the lower levels). Yield of 6 tonnes / ha. Rickety Bridge Merlot grapes were harvested by hand at 24.4˚ Botteling in February 2018.
25 – 30˚C with 2 punch downs daily. The wines were pressed after 21 days up to 0.9 bar. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks and maturation took place 20% new and 80% older French oak barrels for a total of 12 months.
Winemaker : Mari Kotzé
25 – 30˚C with 2 punch downs daily. The wines were pressed after 21 days up to 0.9 bar. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks and maturation took place 20% new and 80% older French oak barrels for a total of 12 months.
Winemaker : Mari Kotzé
Rickety Bridge wine estate is undoubtedly one of the most progressive wineries in the Cape. The historic winemaking cellar was recently renovated and converted into a barrel fermentation centre, the new winery was built and modern cooling equipment was installed. The newly built wine tasting centre is the perfect place to sample 200 years of winemaking tradition: taste these delightful Franschhoek wines in comfort, al fresco in summer on the winery veranda or relaxing in front of the fire in winter. The pleasures of these outstanding South African wines extend beyond the bottle.
