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Wildekrans Merlot 2009

Dark ruby centre with a red edge. Hints of cinnamon, stewed apricots and fynbos on the nose. A smooth filling palate combining black currant and spice.

Merlot pairs beautifully with many foods -try it with pâtés or other charcuterie, pork or veal roasts, rich, cheesy gratins and even hamburgers.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : William Wilkinson
wine of origin : Botrivier
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.9 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

about the harvest: Grapes were hand harvested at 25° Balling.

in the cellar : After harvesting the grapes were delicately crushed. Cold soaked through the night. Enoculated the next morning, pump overs every 4 hours. Lightly pressed and matured in french oak barrels for 18 months

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