Glen Carlou Tortoise Hill Red 2006

Colour: Bright, purple-red with a translucent edge. chocolate, cranberry and mulberry nose with cinnamon spice.
Aroma: Juicy red berries, currant, mulberry and oak spice.
Flavour: Ripe grape, smooth moughfeel without overt tannins. Juicy and sweet, finishing dry.

To be enjoyed with beef, game and pasta dishes.

variety : Merlot [ 25% Merlot, 23% Shiraz, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Zinfandel, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Mourvèdre, 3% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Glen Carlou Vineyards

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 4.3 g/l pH : 3.53

type : Red style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2008 - 2011

This wine can be drunk now or laid down for further maturation.

about the harvest: Harvested from February - March 2005.

in the cellar :

Fermentation: 3-4 weeks fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Pumped over 3-4 times per day. 1-2 weeks maceration on skins.
Barrel ageing: 14 months: 2nd - 4th fill French and American oak (225 litre)
Bottling date: 19 May 2006

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