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Nederburg Merlot 2006

Colour: Light ruby.
Bouquet: A ripe berry character with dark chocolate aromas.
Palate: A medium-bodied, fruity wine with a soft and elegant palate, laced with ripe fruit and spicy vanilla.

Serve with oxtail, casseroles, red meat dishes, game, pizza and pasta.
variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Nederburg Wines
winemaker : Elunda Basson
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.99 % vol  rs : 2.74 g/l  pH : 3.51  ta : 3.45 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Although accessible when young, this Merlot has a good maturation potential of seven to ten years.

in the vineyard : The grapes were sourced from bush and trellised vineyards in Paarl, Darling and Stellenbosch. Planted between 1990 and 1998 , the vineyards grow in soils of decomposed granite, and are situated on south-westerly slopes at 50 m to 150 m above sea level. Grafted onto nematode-resistant rootstock Richter 99 and 110, the vines receive supplementary irrigation by means of an overhead sprinkler system.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand and machine between 23° and 25° Balling during February and March.
in the cellar : After harvesting the grapes were fermented on the skins between 25° and 28°C for 10 to 14 days in stainless steel tanks. Upon completion of malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in a combination of second and third-fill barrels for a period of 8 to 12 months.

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