Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot 2014

Name: Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot 2014
Brand: Oldenburg Vineyards
SKU: 42875

Radiant, bright red hues. Blackcurrant, mint and savoury aromas prevail. The wine has a juicy, mineral core with fresh acidity and perky tannins. It is very accessible for immediate enjoyment but can be aged for a further 5 years at least.

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variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Oldenburg Vineyards

winemaker : Philip Costandius

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.28 % vol rs : 3.2 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 5.6 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

Top 100 SA Wines 2015

in the vineyard : Cultivar clone : MO192 Rootstock: R110 Planted : 2005 Row direction : E/W Plant density : 2667 vines/ha Soil type : Vilafontes and Cartref Trellis system : VSP Pruning : 2 bud Spurs Irrigation: Supplementary drip Picking date: 19-03-2012 Grape sugar : 24.50 B Acidity : 5.4 g/l pH at harvest : 3.41

about the harvest: Bunch and berry sorting: By hand

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 : 19 months in 300L French Oak barrels, 40% new

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