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Ernie Els Merlot 2009

Name: Ernie Els Merlot 2009
Brand: Ernie Els Wines
SKU: 26863

The beauty of this exceptional 2009 vintage immediately shows in the bright purple colour and shimmering edge. Notes of cherries, plums and rasberries line a lively nose, following through to a full but spritely and elegant palate. There is an enduring combination of subtly and power with the rich ripeness balancing silky tannins and a lushes texture. This suave merlot is difficult to put down, even at this embryonic stage!

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Ernie Els Wines

winemaker : Louis Strydom

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.55 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 6.4 g/l va : 0.57 g/l so2 : 81 mg/l fso2 : 32 mg/l

type : Red body : Soft wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

Wine Enthusiast magazine (USA)- 90 Points

ageing : Expect the finely-etched tannins to ease with time and become even softer and more stylish.