Arniston Bay Shiraz/Merlot 2005

A medium-bodied wine with intense red colour. It has subtle blackcurrant and pepper nose with hints of coffee and chocolate on the taste and a soft, round finish.

Serve this wine with lazy-aged beef fillet or rosemary infused lamb.Suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz, Merlot ]
winemaker : Abraham de Villiers
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.58 g/l  pH : 3.45  ta : 5.63 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Store horizontally in a cool place. Ready to enjoy now, but could be kept for 2 - 3 years from purchase.

in the vineyard : Yield: 8 - 10 tons/ha
Type of climate: Cool, Mediterranean
Soil type: Various
Root stock: Various

in the cellar : Fermented on skins until 5ยบ Balling, then pressed. Underwent malolactic fermentation, but no wood maturation.

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