Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot 2011

Name: Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot 2011
Brand: Oldenburg Vineyards
SKU: 33573

The Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot has a vibrant, ruby red colour with an inviting nose of red cherries, raspberries and subtle vanilla oak spice. On the palate the wine is juicy with rich flavours of ripe summer berries and sweet red candy. Underlying notes of bay leaves and dark chocolate further enhance the complexity. The integrated, velvety oak tannins add structure and depth. The wine is well-balanced and full bodied, with lingering flavours of maraschino cherries on the finish.

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variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Oldenburg Vineyards

winemaker : Simon Thompson

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.84 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.39 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Herbaceous wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

2014 John Platter Wine Guide - 4 Stars
2013 Robert Paker's Wine Advocate - 90 Points

in the vineyard : Cultivar: Merlot, MO192,343,348
Rootstock: R110
Planted: 2005
Row direction: E / W
Plant density: 2667 vines/ha
Soil type: Oakleaf and Glenrosa
Trellis system: VSP
Pruning: 2 bud Spurs
Irrigation: Supplementary drip
Picking date: 24-02-2011
Grape sugar: 25°B
Acidity: 4.5 g/l
pH at harvest: 3.82

in the cellar : Bunch and berry sorting: By hand
Crushing and destemming: Delicate processing
Pump overs: 3 times per day
Cold soak: 3 Days
Yeast: BDX Red
Fermentation temperature: Max 28°C
Wood maturation: 16 months in 300 litre French oak barrels, 50% new

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