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Windmeul Merlot 2011

Soft, medium bodied, plum Red with a fruity core. The is a well balanced combination between the red fruit such as plums, cherries and blueberries and cocoa. 

Merlot matches with a variety of light meats and chicken, even lightly spiced meat dishes. Can also be paired with your favourite pasta or salad.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Windmeul Cellar
winemaker : Francois van Niekerk
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

ageing : 2 - 3 years

in the vineyard :  Tons per hectare: 6 - 7
Age of vine: 14 - 18 years
Soil: Shale
Trellising: Trellis
Irrigation: Irrigated

about the harvest: Harvest date: February 2013
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning, hand harvested at 23°B

in the cellar : Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 11ºC
Barrel Maturation: 12 months in second and third fill French barrels

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