Edgebaston The Berry Box Red 2011

A medley of small berry and fruit flavours including blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry, mulberry and blackberry combine with a hint of anise and vanilla to give a wine that is instantly gratifying in flavour whilst showing good structure and tannin concentration to allow for some maturation.

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variety : Merlot [ 47% MErlot, 23% Shiraz, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Edgebaston Vineyard I David Finlayson Wines

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.56 % vol rs : 2.5 g/l pH : 3.43 ta : 6.3 g/l va : 0.67 g/l so2 : 80 mg/l fso2 : 25 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

- Veritas Wine Awards 2013 - Bronze
- Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 - Bronze

in the vineyard : Soil Type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay

about the harvest: Harvest Date: Mid-February to mid-March 2011

in the cellar : A variety of vinification methods were used in making the components of this special blend. Open top fermentations with punch-down routines as well as closed fermentations and pump-overs were employed to suit the needs of each variety in the blend. The resultant, soft tannins and berry flavours have been blended to compose a modern, fruit driven wine with class.

Wood Elevation:
20% 1st Fill New French Oak – Nevers, Allier; Medium Toasted
50% 2nd Fill French Oak – Medium Toasted
30% 3rd Fill French Oak

Bottled under screwcap to ensure quality.

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