Anthonij Rupert Merlot 2007

The Merlot shows layers of integrated fruit aromas on the nose. The wine has a velvety mouth feel with richness and depth. Ripe red plums and dark berries on the palate enhance the delicate perfume of this wine.


variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Neil Patterson, Dawie Botha
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol  rs : 2.79 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 4.87 g/l  va : 0.67 g/l  so2 : 105 mg/l  fso2 : 22 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2005 vintage: 91 points, Wine Spectator | Highest rated SA Merlot
2006 vintage: 91 points, Wine Spectator


in the vineyard : The vineyards selected for the Anthonij Rupert wines are chosen from vineyards planted on very specific sites and soil types. The canopies of each block and the final yield of each site was managed precisely to express the character of the different varietal and location.

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