Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2009

Name: Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2009
Brand: Rupert & Rothschild
SKU: 29126

Intense aromas complemented by coriander, tobacco leaf and cranberries. Elegant, harmonious and focused with a mineral core and fresh finish.

Recommended with grilled springbok or oxtail.

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variety : Merlot [ 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons

winemaker : Yvonne Lester

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.64 ta : 6.1 g/l so2 : 120 mg/l fso2 : 31 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : This wine has an ageing potential of 10 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Appellation: Wine of Origin Western Cape
Age of vines: 10 to 25 years
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to end of March 2009 with an average yield of 7 ton per hectare.

in the cellar : Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. 10% of the juice was barrel fermented to preserve the fruit flavours of the berries. 15 to 25 days skin contact resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds.

Maturation
Matured for 20 months in 225 litre French oak barrels. This wine has an ageing potential of 10 years from vintage.

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