2021 Jordan Chameleon Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Plush textured merlot fills the framework provided by the cabernet, leading to approachable flavours of sun-ripened plum & dark-skinned spring berries with a top-note of herbal dried mint.

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Viticulture

Grown on north and east facing slopes on decomposed granite and loam. The vines have an average age of between 16 and 34 years. The cabernet sauvignon was harvested at 22.8°B between the 15th of March and the 21st of March 2021

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Vinification

Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermenters. Pump-overs were done three times daily during fermentation. The use of gravity and gentle pressing ensure full-flavoured wines with soft, balanced tannins. The cabernet sauvignon and merlot underwent malolactic fermentation in the barrel. The various portions of the blend spent 16 months in 225 litre French oak barrels.