Villiera Merlot 2011

Name: Villiera Merlot 2011
Brand: Villiera
SKU: 31648

The colour of the wine is a brilliant red. The aroma shows hints of cedarwood and vanilla with attractive dark berry fruit. On the palate the wine is rich and full with soft tannins and good acidity.

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variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Villiera Wines

winemaker : Jeff Grier

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.00 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.54 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2013: Fairlady Consumer Awards - Winner in Merlot Category

ageing : The wine has a long finish but is drinkable at present. It will however mature for up to six years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Good, healthy fruit was picked at optimum ripeness - determined by aroma assessment (i.e. maximum fruit intensity).

in the cellar : The wine was fermented in rototanks between 20° - 25° C with 30% whole berries. Of the total 100% was pre-soaked for 3 days.

Oak maturation: 25% centre of France new tight grain barrels, 75% used French oak barrels.

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