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Rijk's Private Cellar Merlot 2002

Oak smoothly integrated into sweet raspberry, tangy black cherry with hints of mint. Great intensity, compact structure, significant ripe tannins. Stunning maturation potencial.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.83 % vol  rs : 3.1 g/l  pH : 3.39  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Huge   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • Veritas 2005 – Silver
  • Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2006 – Gold
  • SA Young Wine Show - Gold
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    ageing : For 8 years from bottling date.
    in the vineyard : Vines: Four single vineyard blocks with a total area of 2.83 ha
    Clone: 36A/192 (33%); MO 3 (67%)
    Trellis: Double Cordon, Extended Perold System
    about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at night.
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