Tulbagh Merlot 2004

Colour: Ruby plum with dark red rim
Nose: Cassis and lead pencil on the nose followed by whiffs of mulberry and chocolate.
Palate: Black fruit and spice with a touch of eucalypt on the finish. Fruit and oak nicely balanced.

Serve with beef, game birds, roast lamb and steak.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Tulbagh Winery

winemaker : Carl Allen & ElsabÃ© le Roux

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 13.64 % vol rs : 2.7 g/l pH : 3.44 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

about the harvest: The grapes are from selected vineyards throughout the valley. This enables the winemaker to produce wine with exceptional flavours and drinkability.

in the cellar : Grapes are fermented on the skins under controlled temperatures. Yeast strains are selected to enhance the natural flavours of the grapes. Pumpovers took place every 4 hours. Wood chips were added after malolactic fermentation for more complexity.

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