Magia

Serve with rosemary roast leg of lamb with a mint sauce.

The Franschhoek vineyard is planted with clone CS 338 growing within a vine spacing of 3.50 x 1.75m or vine density of 2000 vines/ha. The vineyards were planted in 2000 and tend to grow vigorous if not controlled. Vineyard practices are focused on cropping yields to 6 tons/ha in two stages; lateral bunches pre – veraison and bunches uneven in colour post veraison.

87% New French Oak Barrels 20 Months maturation in barrel

No Crushing, only destemming. No Cold soak. 15% bleed off of juice to concentrate must. Fermentation for minimum 14 days with pump over/punch down cycle taking place 6 times a day. No extended skin contact.

Môreson holds the most special place in my heart. I along with my three siblings grew up here. The four of us spent years playing farmer on our plastic tractors some of us clearly more genetically suited to this role than others. We lived by a few simple rules: if it was high it was meant to be climbed; if it was a fruit or looked vaguely edible it was meant to be eaten; and if there was even a ray of sunlight we’d still be out exploring every part of Môreson. The four of us have long outgrown the plastic tractors. I’ve graduated to real-life farming equipment. My brothers – Blake and Dane – have replaced man-made tractor noises with our global wine sales. And my sister Charley (our resident free spirit) has (for now) managed to elude the family business. When the four of us get together on the farm (which doesn’t happen as often as we wish it did) we’re reminded of just why we love Môreson so much. It is a place children spend hours splashing around the water features and exploring just like we did so many years ago. It is a farm where families’ lounge over long lazy lunches. It is a winery where wines are patiently and lovingly crafted from vines that have grown for years. It is our home and we feel privileged to be able to share it with you.