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Eden Crest Merlot 2008

Ripe red hues, elegant berry fruity nose with subtle hints of oak; succulent, soft palate.

Serve at 15 - 18°C. Perfect as an everyday house wine.
variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Chris Joubert
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.47 % vol  rs : 5.5 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 3 Years after vintage.

in the vineyard : Situation: Grapes from Lourensford Estate in Somerset West, Stellenbosch region
Altitude: 100 - 200m above sea level
Soil Type: Decomposed granite and clay
Age of Vines: 5 - 10 Years
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation
Climate: Cool Climate
about the harvest: Grapes were harvested by machine and by hand.

in the cellar : On arrival at the winery the bunches and berries were sorted to eliminate inferior quality grapes. Once crushed the grapes were transported by means of satellite tanks to the waiting fermenters. After 24 hours of cold maceration the wine was inoculated with a pure yeast. browning. Some skin contact was allowed in the press after which a light pressing followed. Alcoholic fermentation started immediately and the temperature was controlled between 25 and 28°C Upon completion of the Malo-lactic fermentation the wines were racked and sulphured.

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