DeWaal Merlot 2003

2007 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – Gold Medal
Ripe berry flavours with a hint of mint. A rich and full bodied Merlot, ready to be enjoyed.


variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : De Waal Wines
winemaker : Daniel de Waal
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.2 g/l  pH : 3.46  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
2007 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – Gold Medal
Uiterwyk Wine Estate was one of the first producers of Merlot in South Africa. The 1984 was the maiden vintage and was considered such good quality that it was chosen to be served to the first class passengers of South African Airways in 1986

ageing : Future maturation potential: 8 - 10 years

in the vineyard : Location of vineyard: Lower down on the South facing slopes
Soil type: Gravel & clay
Age of vineyards planted: 21 years
Root stock: R 99
Method of trellising: 3-wire hedge

about the harvest: Harvest date: 25 February 2003
Sugar level at harvest: 25° Balling
Yield per hectare: 7.1 tons per hectare

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