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Nederburg The Winemasters Reserve Merlot 2006

Colour: Dark ruby
Bouquet: Soft rich fruit with strawberry and blackcurrant complemented by subtle vanilla.
Palate: Medium-bodied with attractive up-front fruit and a soft silky texture.

Delicious with oxtail, casseroles, red meat, game, pizza and pasta.
variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Nederburg Wines
winemaker : Wim Truter
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol  rs : 3.8 g/l  pH : 3.53  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2008 Veritas Awards - Bronze Medal
in the vineyard : 

The grapes were sourced from bush and trellised vineyards in Paarl, Darling and Stellenbosch. Planted between 1990 and 1998, the vines grow on south-westerly slopes between 50 m and 150 m above sea level, in soils originating from decomposed granite.
The vines, grafted onto nematode resistant rootstock Richter 99, and R110, are grown under dryland conditions and receive supplementary irrigation, using an overhead sprinkler system.
about the harvest: 

The grapes were harvested between 23° and 25° Balling during February and March.
in the cellar : 

The grapes were fermented on the skins at between 25° and 28° C for 10 to 14 days in stainless steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in a combination of new, second and third-fill barrels for a period of 8 to 12 months.
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