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DeWaal Merlot 2010 - SOLD OUT

Ripe berry flavours with a hint of mint. A rich and full bodied Merlot, ready to be enjoyed.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : De Waal Wines
winemaker : Daniel de Waal
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  pH : 3.68  ta : 4.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Uiterwyk Wine Estate was one of the first producers of Merlot in South Africa. The 1984 was the maiden vintage and was considered such good quality that it was chosen to be served to the first class passengers of South African Airways in 1986.

ageing : 8-10 years

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in the vineyard : Location of vineyard: Lower down on the south facing slopes
Soil type: Gravel & loam
Age of vineyards planted: 27 years
Rootstock: R99
Method of trellising: 3-wire hedge
about the harvest: Harvest date: 8 March 2010
Sugar level at harvest: 26° Balling
Yield per hectare: 6.0 tons/ha
in the cellar : Fermentation & Maceration Period: 14 days
Cellar Maturation: 12 months 225-litre French barriques (40% new, 60% second fill)
Bottling Date: April 2013
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DeWaal Merlot 2010 - SOLD OUT
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