Silver Myn Merlot Cabernet Franc 2004

John Platter 2007 - 4 stars
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Silver
Garnet red colour. Strawberry, black berry, plums and vanilla showing on the nose. Rich, ripe flavours on the pallet with a soft, velvety finish. Spiciness showing right through. The wine has an integrated tannin structure.


variety : Merlot [ Merlot, Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Neil Moorhouse
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
John Platter 2007 - 4 stars
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Silver

ageing : This wine will mature well over the next 2-4 years, if stored correctly

in the vineyard : Situation: South facing slopes
Altitude: 320m
Distance from sea: Approximately 10 km
Soil Type: Decomposed granite
Rootstock: R110
Age of vines: 4 years
Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: Cordon
Irrigation: Drip

about the harvest: Picking date: From mid March 2003 to mid April 2003
Yield: 7 tons/ha average

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