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Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2009

Expect a wine filled with ripe plums, raspberry and hints of dark chocolate with smoky nuances leaving a sweet creamy texture.

A must with every braai, but also suited to rich game dishes.
variety : Merlot [ 80% Merlot, 20% Shiraz ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Elim
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.72  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Wine Magazine Best Value Awards 2009 - Best Value Red Blend

ageing : The juicy tannins make this wine approachable and ready to drink but will improve over the next 4 years.
in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil Types: Glenrosa / Slate / Hutton
Age of Vines: 6 - 22 years
about the harvest: Yield per Ha: 6 - 8t/ha
Harvest Date: 20 March - 10 April 2009
Degree Balling at Harvest: 22° - 26°
in the cellar : Fermentation Days: 9
Barrel Ageing: 60% 3rd Fill / 40% 4th Fill barrels - French
Period in wood: 14 months
Wood: Medium toast - Nevers & Allier
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