variety : Merlot [ 70% Merlot; 30% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Justin Corrans
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.47 % vol rs : 6.01 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 5.8 g/l
type : Red body : Medium
pack : Bottle closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Background:
Taking its name from one of the early peoples at the Cape, these are down to earth, adventurous wines expressing their true varietal character and rich, ethnic charm. Palate pleasing with a sense of fun as depicted by the bright yellow ostrich with its remarkable long neck, these wines are a tribute to the intrepid OBiKWA people for whom the ostrich represents a life force and trusted companion. This wine is made in the Adam Tas cellars in Stellenbosch.
The Vineyards: (Viticulturist: Annelie Viljoen)
The Merlot grapes were sourced from trellised vineyards in the Stellenbosch, Malmesbury, Worcester and Robertson areas. The Shiraz grapes were sourced from trellised vineyards in the Stellenbosch, Paarl, Malmesbury and Worcester areas. The vineyards were established at varying altitudes from 50 to 180 metres above sea level.
in the cellar : The grapes of both cultivars were fermented separately for five days on the skins. After pressing the juice was fermented without the skins in order to preserve as much fruit as possible as well as extract sufficient colour without extracting too much tannins. The final blended result was 70% Merlot and 30% Shiraz. The wine was then finned and gently filtered.