Bilton Merlot 1998

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A premium wine, typically Merlot, with fresh aromas of red berries and chocolate. Full velvety, with supple, silky tannins.

variety : Merlot [ 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Bilton Wines

winemaker :

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.70 g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 6.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

2002 Platter - 4 Stars

ageing : Excellent ageing potential.

in the vineyard : Surface: 6.74 Hectares
Soil: Deep, cool moist soils
Locality: Medium to high north facing slopes

about the harvest: Production: 10 Tons per hectare

in the cellar : Bilton Merlot is processed for four weeks in order to bring out its characteristic strength and full body. After 15 months of maturing in small French oak, this wine emerges with its dark brilliant ruby colour, complex and fruity flavour with a hint of mint and chocolate.

Wine Produced
1200 bottles

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