L'Ormarins Merlot 2003

This flagship wine of L’Ormarins shows a unique concentration of berry fruit flavours, violets and mocha. Soft and round with velvety tannins, this wine pairs beautifully with lamb dishes, grilled chicken with fresh oregano, pork loin stuffed with figs and dried cherries, and dark chocolate soufflé with berry compote as dessert.


variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Christo Hamerse, Neil Patterson
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.41  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : 0  

AWARDS
Councours Mondial de Bruxelles 2005 - Gold
Bronze - International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2005
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Seal of Approval
Veritas 2005 - Bronze
in the vineyard : Location: 33 degrees 53 min 49 seconds (longitude) 19 degrees 0 min 41 seconds (latitude)
Average rainfall: 1100 mm per annum
Altitude: average of 300m
Soil type: Oakleaf, Sandstone

about the harvest: Grapes were hand-picked at prime physiological ripeness, i.e. 25 degrees Balling.

in the cellar : After malolactic fermentation – 60% in wood and 40% in stainless steel tanks – the wine was matured in French oak barrels for 15 months, with 60% in new French oak barrels and 40% in second-fill barrels.
Production: 2300 cases (12 x 750ml)

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