Stonecross Merlot/Pinotage 2009

Name: Stonecross Merlot/Pinotage 2009
Brand: Stonecross
SKU: 27515

The fine tannins and chocolate flavours of the Merlot compliments the ripe cherry fruits of the Pinotage. Very subtle aromas of caramel and chocolate on the nose and palate. Medium bodied easy drinkable wine.

Cottage Pie, Chicken in red wine, Vegetarian pasta.

variety : Merlot [ 60% Merlot, 40% Pinotage ]

winery : Deetlefs Estate

winemaker : Ferdi Visser

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 5.22 g/l pH : 3.44 ta : 5.62 g/l so2 : 77.0 mg/l fso2 : 40.0 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : 2 - 3 years

in the vineyard : Merlot
Rootstock: 101-14/8-7
Clone: MO12/181
Plant Date: 1998
Hectares: 6 ha
Average Ton/Ha: 12 t/ha
Trellising System: 4-wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Drip
Height above sea level: 238
Direction: N/S

Pinotage
Rootstock: 101-14
Clone: P148A
Plant Date: 1995
Hectares: 10 ha
Average Ton/Ha: 20 t/ha
Trellising System: 4-wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Drip & Micro
Height above sea level: 236 m
Direction: N/S

about the harvest: Grapes were selectively hand picked to ensure ripe fruit tannins and good structure.
Harvest date: 30 January 2009 - 2 March 2009

in the cellar : Grapes are picked when the perfect balance between phenolic ripeness, soft fruit tannins and fruit aromas are achieved. Techniques in the winery are applied to maximize freshness and the expression of fruit aromas typical to this noble variety. Oaking is used moderately as finishing/polishing component enabling us to produce varietal true wines.

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