Openers Dry Red NV

Name: Openers Dry Red NV
Brand: Openers
SKU: 18384

This fine wine is the perfect marriage between Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and other select cultivars. It is a compelling blend of spices and mocha with subtle hints of oak.

Enjoy with Mediterranean dishes or on its own.

variety : Merlot [ 63% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 6% Tinta Barocca, 4% Cabernet Franc ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 0-5 g/l pH : 3.67 ta : 5.8 g/l va : 0.63 g/l so2 : under 101 mg/l fso2 : 32 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2011 Best Value Award - WINE Magazine

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze. Nestled in the Helderberg basin, surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountains overlooking False Bay.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction. Pump over and punch down 3 times daily.
Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10 - 25 days on skins
Malolactic: In stainless steel tanks with wood staves.

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