Van Loveren Four Cousins Skinny Red NV

An easy drinking low alcohol red wine made from 100% Merlot. The wine is soft and velvety with plum and red berry flavours. Low in alcohol and kilojoules. Soft, fruity smooth wine with very little tannins.

Venison, smoked meats, flavourful cheeses, duck.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Van Loveren

winemaker : Bussell Retief

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 9.5 % vol rs : 8.0 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.3 g/l

type : Red style : Off Dry body : Soft taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Weigh-Less endorsed product

ageing : Enjoy while fresh and young.

in the vineyard : Tons per hectare: 20 t / ha
Age of vine: 10 - 15 Years old
Soils: Sandstone and Karoo
Trellising: 4 Wire Perold system
Irrigation: Drip irrigation controlled by a computer system through meters and tensiometers

about the harvest: Hand harvest at night at full ripeness.

in the cellar : Fermentation was stopped at 8g/L sugar with filtration. Alcohol levels were reduced with reverse osmosis, which does not affect the fruit flavours and other elements in the wine.

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