Groot Eiland Merlot 2011

Delicate berry and cherry flavours, with a dash of oakiness. A vanilla butterscotchy palate with a long aftertaste.

Complements steak, roast meat dishes, lamb, casseroles and grilled chicken.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Daschbosch Wines
winemaker : Nicolaas Rust
wine of origin : Breedekloof
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 4.2 g/l  pH : 3.54  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Ready immediate enjoyment.

in the vineyard : Age of Vines: 8 - 10 Years
Root Stock: R99
Trellis System: Four wire extended Perold
Soil Type: Deep alluvial
Irrigation: Mikro irrigation

about the harvest: Type: Hand picked (Early morning)
Yield: 10 - 12 tons
Date: Middle March
Sugar: 25° - 26° B

in the cellar : Crushing: Destemmed and crushed, cold soaking, fermentation with wood
Tanks: Stainless Steel
Fermentation: Fermentation @ 25ºC

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