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RB Foundation Stone <Br>Merlot <Br>2024

RB Foundation Stone
Merlot
2024

R1,260.00

R210.00 per bottle
W.O. Franschhoek

20 in stock

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Inviting aromas of ripe black cherry and subtle cedar on the nose. The palate is plush, with juicy, well-rounded tannins that carry through to an elegant, lingering finish. Thoughtful, well-integrated oak usage enhances the wine’s texture, adding depth and complexity without overshadowing its vibrant fruit character.

Additional information

Weight 1.25 kg
Dimensions 7 × 7 × 26 cm

Harvest Information

The growing season for the 2024 vintage in Franschhoek began with a cold, wet winter – replenishing groundwater and setting a solid foundation. This was followed by warm, dry and windy spring and summer conditions, which helped minimize disease pressure and ensured healthy, vigorous canopies. Crucially, January irrigation maintained vine balance during the driest stretch. While yields were modest across all three vineyard sites, the concentration and flavor integrity of the Merlot fruit were exceptional, resulting in wines of impressive purity and finesse.

Winemaking

The fruit is drawn from three distinct vineyard sites within Franschhoek, each contributing its own regional signature – from deep valley soils to cooler, elevated slopes. Vines across all blocks remained robust and healthy, benefiting from meticulous canopy management and low-yielding regimes. This optimizes balance and phenolic development, resulting in grapes that offer exceptional depth, varietal purity and terroir complexity.

Winemaker's Note

The grapes were carefully destemmed and retained as whole berries to preserve fruit integrity and enhance aromatic expression. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, with punch-downs performed three times daily to ensure optimal colour, flavour, and tannin extraction. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was gently pressed and transferred to barrel for 12 months, 15% of which was new oak.

Cellaring

Drinkable now, can mature up to 2030.

Packaging

Case Barcode Bottle Barcode Pack Type
26007738000638 6007738000634 6x750ml

Food Suggestions

Traditional bobotie, spaghetti Bolognese, lasagne, grilled chicken and beef stews.

Serving Temperature

15 – 17˚C

Technical Analysis

alc rs pH ta
13.5% 2,58 g/L 3.5 g/L 5,7

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