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Bilton Merlot 2005

Name: Bilton Merlot 2005
Brand: Bilton
SKU: 21862

2008 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Silver medal
2008 Decanter Internationanl Wine Awards - Bronze award
The complex nose of blueberry, black cherry, chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon presents an irresistible invitation.

The elegant wood character enhances the complexity and structure of this Merlot. Te palate is velvety, supple and beautifully rounded. This wine is well structured and has great ageing potential.

Delicious with roast lamb, pasta dishes, grilled duck and veal. Chocolate Paring: Our rich Dark Belgian Chocolates have been specially made to copmlement and accentuate the flavours and characteristics of the Bilton wines. Bilton - Cherry & Black Currant infusion, Smooth, Dark Belgian chocolate, 70% cocoa.

variety : Merlot

winery : Bilton Wines

winemaker : Rudi de Wet

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.76 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.56 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2008 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Silver medal
2008 Decanter Internationanl Wine Awards - Bronze award

ageing : Enjoy now or within 10 years from harvest.

in the cellar : Handpicked, crushed and de-stemmed. Pre-soaked for 2 days before yeast-inoculation with controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, free-run and pressed juice are mixed.

Assessed, pre-blended and matured for 18-22 months in French, American and Hungarian oak (300 litre barrels, 30% New Oak and 70% second fill). Blended again for optimum character. Egg white fining is then followed by soft filtration and bottling on the Estate. Wine is further matured in bottle for 12-18 months.

Bilton Merlot featured in our Maiden Vintage in 1998.

Our Merlot has become renown for its smooth, bold and irresistible character A true gem from the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, the Bilton Merlot delights at any occasion.

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