2022 Jordan Chameleon No Added Sulphur Merlot

High-quality toasted wooden staves add tannin and structure which complements the sweet berry and dark chocolate notes of the merlot. No sulphur was added during the production process.

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Viticulture

SOIL: Decomposed granite and loam.
ASPECT: West-facing vineyards
AGE OF VINES: 23 years

In response to requests from health-conscious consumers, we harvest the healthiest grapes to carefully master this natural winemaking style ensuring no added sulphur, throughout the process. A juicy merlot for immediate enjoyment.

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Vinification

Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors. Pump-overs were done three times daily during fermentation. The use of gravity and gentle pressing ensures full-flavoured wines with soft, balanced tannins. The wine was not aged in barrel as this is a micro-oxidative process, so to protect the wine from oxidation it was aged on its lees on oak staves for 10 months before bottling. No sulphur was added during the course of vinification.