Bains Way Merlot 2007

A nose of delicious ripe cherries and a hint of oak transcends onto the palate, culminating in plummy flavours and a trace of chocolate.


variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Wellington Wines
winemaker : Christiaan Visser
wine of origin : Wellington
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.67  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

about the harvest: The grapes were picked at optimum maturity.

in the cellar : After harvesting the grapes were fermented dry on the skins at 28° C. Thereafter the free run portion was placed in second and third fill oak barrels for 8 to 12 months.

Named after the famous master road builder Andrew Bain who created the gateway to the north through Bainskloof Pass.

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