Van Loveren Merlot

Name: Van Loveren Merlot
Brand: Van Loveren
SKU: 45756

A complex nose of strawberry and red cherry is followed by refined layers of ripe plum and blueberry that extends into an elegant finish.

The perfect match with stews, chargrilled chicken, roast lamb or flavourful cheeses.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Van Loveren Family Vineyards

winemaker : Bussell Retief

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 14.06 % vol rs : 3.2 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 5.12 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2023 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold
2022 National Wine Challenge - Double Gold
2021 Vitis inifera Awards - Gold
2021 Ultra Wine Challenge - Gold (86/100)
2020 Double Gold Awards
2019 Ultra Wine Challenge - Double Gold
2018 Gold Wine Awards
2016 Gold Wine Awards - Gold

ageing : Maturation potential: 2 to 3 years

in the vineyard : Tons per hectare: 16t/ha
Age of vine: 10 Years
Soils: Sandstone; Karoo
Trellising: 4 Wire Perold system
Irrigation: Drip, automated via meters and tensiometers

in the cellar : Matured in second en third fill French oak barrells for 6 months. Minimal intervention in the natural process of vinification allows the cultivar to express its individual characteristics and soil of origin.

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