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Cape Atlantic Merlot 2011

Fruity aromas of plums and mulberries with undertones of mocha and dark chocolate. A wine with delicate dark fruit flavours on the palate with soft ripe tannins lead to a smooth finish. A wine suited for any occasion and can be enjoyed now or up to 4 years.

Really a wine for all occasions, it has an elegant structure, with harmonious oak, firmly build and fruit filled with a fine juicy structure.
variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Cederberg
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.7  ta : 5.3 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Drink now or up to 2015.
in the vineyard : Facing: West
Soil types: Red Slate & Sandstone
Age of vines: 12 and 14 years
Vineyard area: 3.5 Ha
Trellised: Extended Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: MO12 on Richter 99
about the harvest: Yield: 7t/ha
Harvest date: 10 - 29 March 2011
Degree Balling at harvest: 25.5° Balling
in the cellar : Fermentation: Cold maceration for 4 days. Pump over every 6 hours
Fermentation days: 9
Barrel ageing: 100% French 4th fill
Period in wood: 12 months
Wood: Medium Toast - Nevers & Allier
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