Overgaauw Merlot 2002

Overgaauw Merlot was the first wine of this variety bottled in South Africa. Matured in 100% French oak barrels. Soft structured wine with full cherry/raspberry aromas supported by red berry and a chocolaty finish. With bottle maturation, its velvety character will improve even further.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Overgaauw Estate

winemaker : Chris Joubert

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.72 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 5.69 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

ageing : The wine will benefit with bottle maturation, up to 5 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Age of vineyards: 21 years

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at 24.8Âº Balling in February 2002.
Yield per hectare: 8 tons

in the cellar : Length of fermentation: 14 - 21 days skin contact
Cellar maturation: 18 Months in 2nd fill 225L barrels
Bottled in August 2004.

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