1. HOME
  2. WINES
  3. Africa Five Merlot 2006
  4. « go back

Africa Five Merlot 2006

This approachable Merlot with chocolate, dark berries and mulberries on the nose is a deliciously smooth and enticing red wine.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : 
winemaker : Reino Kruger
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 5.8 g/l  va : 0.64 g/l  so2 : under 100 mg/l  fso2 : 35 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  
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.
Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10-25 days on skins
Malolactic: In stainless steel tank with wood staves.

email this page
find our wines in :

OTHER VINTAGES

Africa Five Merlot 2010
Merlot
Africa Five Merlot 2008
Merlot
Africa Five Merlot 2006
Merlot