Waverley Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009

Name: Waverley Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009
Brand: Waverley Hills
SKU: 26748

Bright red edge with a deep ruby centre. The wine has aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, mint and chocolate. On the palate, soft with ripe tannins and a long follow through of chocolate, ripe fruit and mocha.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, 50% Merlot 2009 ]

winery : Waverley Hills Organic Wines

winemaker : Johan Delport

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.49 % vol rs : 4.6 g/l pH : 3.37 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded organic

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 was aged for 16 months in 50% new and 50% first fill barrels, 10% American and 90% French oak. Merlot 2009 was aged for 16 months in 100% new French oak. All 225 barrels. Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 was aged for 5 months in 100% french oak chips.

in the vineyard : Oakleaf soils, with drip irrigation delivering an average production of 5 - 7 tons/ha.

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