Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2016

Alluring raspberry, blackcurrant and plum aromas with hints of pine nettle and fresh coriander. Polished, silky tannins unfold on the palate with flavours of cranberry and dark chocolate. Decanting recommended.

Serve with pan-seared beef fillet, porcini mushrooms and asparagus complemented by a red wine jus.

variety : Merlot [ 61% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot ]
winemaker : Yvonne Lester
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 6.3 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Appellation: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Age of Vines: 13 to 28 years
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked from beginning February to end March 2015 with an average yield of 8 ton per hectare.

in the cellar : Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. 16 to 20 days skin contact resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds. Matured for 18 months in 255 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.

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