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Arniston Bay Pinotage/ Merlot 2003

The plumy richness of the Merlot combines excellently with the banana and mulberry flavours of the Pinotage, to create an upfront fruity wine with a medium bodied palate and lingering finish.

Suitable for vegetarians, but not for vegans. Serve at room temperature with veal dishes and tomato based pastas.
variety : Pinotage [ Pinotage, Merlot ]
winemaker : Nicky Versfeld
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.59 % vol  rs : 1.91 g/l  pH : 3.63  ta : 5.58 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Drink within 2 years of purchase.
in the vineyard : Climate: Dry, hot summers; Cold, wet winters
in the cellar : Merlot fermented on skins till dry. Pinotage fermented on skins till 10 Balling, before racking. Underwent malolactic fermentation but no wood aging.
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