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Boplaas Ring of Stones 2003

Fascinating and different blend Touriga Nacional (giving a herby topnote), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A gentle giant, with hint spiciness and layered red fruits on the nose. Very elegant wine that works really well.

variety : Merlot [ 35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Touriga Nacional ]
winemaker : Carel Nel
wine of origin : Klein Karoo
analysis : alc : 13.49 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.68  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
A John Platter panel rated a barrel sample 4 stars.

ageing : Drink now or within 4 - 8 years.
in the vineyard : Soil type: Well drained mixture of sedimentary and alluvial soil - rich in lime with high pH
Age of vines: 7 years
Trellising: Smart-Dyson
Yield: 8 ton/ha (hand selected grapes)
Irrigation: Micro
about the harvest: Grapes were harvested in March at 24º Balling.
in the cellar : Fermentation temperature: 25 - 28ºC
Method: Fermented to bone dry over 6 days in open fermenting tanks.
Wood aging: The three grape vareties were matured for 12 months separately in 500L French oak barrels. 50% new French oak barrels. Only later, the wine was blended together.
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Boplaas Ring of Stones 2003
Merlot