Mike's musings

It is with some relief that I can inform you that all our grapes are now safely in the cellar.

We took our Cab off today, totalling 7 tons, which should produce nearly 6000 bottles of wine. I am very happy with our timing, with some rain predicted for Friday.  The grapes are delicious, in good condition, with very little shrivel.

The Merlot after it's 5 day cold soaking, took off at a canter after inoculation. Fermentation has almost run it's course. Tomorrow we take the grapes off the skins.  Thereafter we wait for it ferment dry, before we inoculate for malolactic fermentation.  Hopefully the malolactic process will be an easier passage than last year!

 

Tired, but relieved "Wynmaker"

Well done dad! I don't want you taking all the credit though. I have a very important role to play in tasting the bottled wines quite often to ensure quality control. Kudos to Lawrence Lebenya too, our vineyard manager who's attention to detail is a huge contributor to the quality of the grapes "Wynmaker" has to work with.

Thirsty and relieved "Wynmakers seun"

Comments

[Caryn]

That's fantastic. I love to hear about the family wines and the progress you're making... keep us posted!

[Lisa]

It all sounds great and I look forward to doing the first bit of exporting of Bellfield wine in May to the US!!

[Cru Master]

you see, this stuff is going to be sold out before it even hits the shelves! awesome!!

(save me some please!)

[William Fullard]

Morning from a cold Stellenbosch. I want to know where can I purchase some of your wines in the Cape Town area. Hope to hear from you soon.