MERLOT 2001
BACKGROUND The Uys family acquired the Estate, originally called Houmoed, in 1962. Of the 126 hectares, 101 hectares are planted under vines. The farm is situated against the Bottelary Hills outside of Stellenbosch and the altitude of the vineyards varies between 170 and 370 meters above sea level. Winemaker Marinus Bredell was appointed in 1997 and the first wines under the Fort Simon label were released
in 1998.
THE VINEYARDS The grapes came from vineyards planted at 185 to 210 meters above sea level in decomposed granite. The trellised vines were planted from 1990 to 1991.
THE WINEMAKING The grapes were hand-picked in February at 23.4
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balling. In the cellar the juice fermented on the skins until dry at 24° to 28° C. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 18 months in third and fourth fill 300 I French and American oak barrels.
MERLOT C;rowlI} made (Hid bottled 011 the
Fon Simon Estelle, Bottelary Hills, STELLENIJOSCH, SOlJ-1'f{ AFRICA.
WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS Deep Ruby in colour, berry-like, blackcurrant and peppadew fill the aromas portfolio. Tempting to taste, fruit carries over to the palate in a harmonious, smoky and memorable aftertaste.
AWARDS Silver at Veritas 2004
ANALYSIS Residual sugar: Extract: Alcohol by volume: Total acidity: PH:
4.7 g/l
32.3 g/l 13.49 %
5.9 g/l 3.45
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