Ridgeback Merlot 2005

2008 Veritas Awards - Gold Medal
2008 Michelangelo International Awards - Silver Medal
Decanter Awards 2008 - Commended
Generous aromatics of ripe plums, mulberries and dark chocolate oak spice with hints of mint. A dense and concentrated midpalate evolves to a long, juicy finish.


variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Ridgeback Wines
winemaker : Cathy Marshall
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 2.64 g/l  pH : 3.72  ta : 6.04 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2008 Veritas Awards - Gold Medal
2008 Michelangelo International Awards - Silver Medal
Decanter Awards 2008 - Commended

ageing : 5 to 8 years

in the vineyard : 

North- South facing vineyards are grown in deep Oakleaf soils and are vertically shoot positioned. The vines are irrigated according to soil moisture availability and leaf water potential schedules.

about the harvest: 

Grapes were handpicked on 8-9 February 2005.
Bunches were healthy and harvested at optimal vine and seed ripeness.
Analysis:
Sugar: 24.7° Balling
Acidity: 5.76g/l
pH: 3.84

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