Morgenhof Estate Merlot Reserve 1998

The wine has a deep ruby red colour. On the nose the wine has sweet red berry and cherry flavours which follows through on the palate. The palate is full bodied with soft fruity tannins. On the aftertaste you will find strong coffee and dark chocolate flavours.


variety : Merlot [ Merlot ]
winemaker : Rianie Strydom
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.21 % vol  rs : 2.8 g/l  pH : 3.76  ta : 5.7 g/l  
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Gold medal at the Japan International Wine Challenge 2001, held in Tokoyo.

ageing : This wine will benefit by further bottle maturation in good cellar facilities for up to 8-10 years and should reach its full potential by 2006-2008.

in the vineyard : This wine was produced from our oldest block of Merlot on the farm which is 14 years old on East and South facing slopes.

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