Cape Discovery Merlot 2009

The softer approach to a red wine. Medium bodied, more feminine and delicious.

Perfect when served with pasta and roast meats.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 6.02 g/l pH : 3.47 ta : 5.69 g/l va : 0.56 g/l so2 : 102 mg/l fso2 : 58 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze, nestled in the Helderberg basin. Surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountains overlooking False Bay.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: Mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction. Pump over 3 times daily and punch down.
Fermentation Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10 - 25 days on skins.
Malolactic Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks with wood staves.

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