Old Coach Road Malbec Cabernet Franc Merlot 2021

Vineyard: Seifried Clover Road, Brightwater and Edens Road vineyards
Sugar at Harvest: 23.2°Brix
Date of Harvest: Late March - early April 2021
pH of Wine: 3.51
T.A of Wine: 5.4g/L
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes

The Clover Road, Brightwater and Edens Road vineyards are all situated 15 km from the coast and are sheltered from the south by the Richmond Ranges. The 'soil' is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on farm equipment, but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson's sun and for ripening the newly
established vines.

This soft, easy drinking wine is a blend of three classic varieties. The grape varietal parcels were harvested as they ripened and fermented on their skins separately. Fermentation occurred over a three week period with punch downs occurring twice daily to help build up the core structure from which this wine would evolve. The wines were then aged separately in French oak barriques to impart spicy oak flavours.