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Cape Blue Merlot 2006

The softer approach to a red wine. Medium bodied, more feminine and delicious.

Perfect when served with pasta & roast meats.
variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : 
winemaker : Reino Kruger
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.42  ta : 6.1 g/l  va : 0.56 g/l  so2 : under 1008 mg/l  fso2 : 40 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
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.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning.

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

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