Stonecross Merlot/Pinotage 2011

Name: Stonecross Merlot/Pinotage 2011
Brand: Stonecross
SKU: 32466

The fine tannins and chocolate flavours of the Merlot compliment the ripe cherry and prune fruits of the Pinotage. Very subtle aromas of caramel and chocolate on the nose and palate. Medium bodied easy drinkable wine.

Cottage Pie, Chicken in red wine, Vegetarian pasta.

variety : Merlot [ 60% Merlot, 40% Pinotage ]

winery : Deetlefs Estate

winemaker : Ferdi Visser

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.70 g/l pH : 3.44 ta : 5.62 g/l so2 : 77.0 mg/l fso2 : 40.0 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

ageing : 2 - 4 years

in the vineyard : Merlot
Rootstock: 101-14/8-7
Clone: MO12/181
Plant Date: 1998
Hectares: 6 ha

Pinotage
Rootstock: 101-14
Clone: P148A
Plant Date: 1995
Hectares: 10 ha

about the harvest: Grapes are picked when the perfect balance between phenolic ripeness, soft fruit tannins and fruit aromas are achieved.
Harvest date: 30 January 2011 – 2 March 2011

in the cellar : Techniques in the winery are applied to maximize freshness and the expression of fruit aromas typical to this noble variety. Oaking is used moderately as finishing/polishing component enabling us to produce varietal true wines.

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