Bushell Red : 2017
Estate Red Blend : Merlot 87% : Cabernet Franc 9% : Malbec 4%
Alcohol : 14.71%
Acid : 6.0g/L
pH : 3.45
Residual Sugar : 2.6g/L
Composition : 10 months 100% French barrels,
25% New wood
Production : 5000 x 750ml bottles (830 x 6) + 328 x 1.5lt
Release Date : September 2017
Viticulture
Soils:
Decomposed granite loams and rocky sands.
Aspect & Elevation:
West/South West 180-270m above sea level at 8km from the Atlantic Ocean.
Trellis & Plant Density:
Spur pruned on fence type at +/- 4000 plants per hectare.
Harvest dates:
21st March 2015, hand harvested to crates.
Winemaking
Cellar door:
De-stemmed and crushed to a steel fermenter with pre-ferment maceration.
Fermentation:
Selected yeasts with pump over’s for on average 10 days duration to full completion.
Maturation:
Matured with Malolactic fermentation in barrel, a combination of 225lt & 500lt for 10 months.
Bottled:
15th February 2017 and matured pre-release for 6 months in our cellars.
Winemaker’s Note:
Our Sumaridge Bushell is typically accessible now with a well-balanced structure and ripe fruitiness. A full bodied yet classy Merlot driven blend that shows a brooding aromatic profile amply supported by the textured palate which is defined by an endearing line of soft tannin and a lingering aftertaste. This ample bodied blend has a supple structure making it accessible whilst possessing good maturation potential.
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