Blaauwklippen Merlot 2006

A truly harmonious Merlot, scented with hints of thyme, mint and berries. The palate offers layers of mocha, rum-chocolate and fresh cherries nicely balance by good acidity and tannins. Matured in large oak barrels.

Creamy pasta dishes, leg of lamb, fillet steak. Serve at 17° C.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Blaauwklippen Vineyards

winemaker : Rolf Zeitvogel

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.06 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Enjoy immediately or within 5 years.

in the vineyard : Irrigation: Drip
Slope: South / East
Density: 2.7 x 1.2
Soil: Clovelly
Trellising: Double Perold

in the cellar : Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation for a period of 10 days.
Skin contact: 7 days after fermentation on skins.
Maturation: Matured in a combination of large and small oak vats.

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