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Cederberg Merlot / Shiraz 2011

The blend shows an abundance of fruit on the nose. Sweet plums and black currents from the Merlot and a slight hint of spice from the Shiraz. A wine that is very accessible and smooth with fruity flavours lingering on the palate.

This red blend is a must with every braai, but also suited to rich game dishes.
variety : Merlot [ 63% Merlot, 37% Shiraz ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Elim
analysis : alc : 14.7 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.60  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
AWARDS

2011 Vintage - Veritas 2013: Silver
2009 Vintage - Veritas 2011: Bronze

ageing : It is best enjoyed now and up to 4 years of age.
in the vineyard : 

Facing: South
Soil Types: Glenrosa / Slate / Hutton
Age & origin of vines: 8 - 17years, Cederberg Mountains
Trellised: 6 wire extended Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary irrigation
Clone: MO3 & SH22 on R99
about the harvest: Yield per Ha: 6 - 8t/ha
Harvest Date: 20 march - 10 April 2011
Degree Balling at Harvest: 25° Merlot; 26° Shiraz
in the cellar : 

Vinification: Cold soaking of each cultivar for for3 days, inoculate with yeast pump overs every 4 - 6hours. 

Barrel Maturation: each variety barrel matured separately 60% 3rd fill, 40% 4th fill barrels. 14 months in oak. Barrels used are medium toast, Tight and medium grain oak. Blending done after barrel maturation 63% Merlot,37% Shiraz
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