Excelsior Merlot 2001

Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Gold
The South African Wine Trophy Show 2002 - Silver
Sweet violet, ripe plum and mulberry fruits on the nose, with hints of coffee and chocolate. Palate full of sweet fruit and plums, supported by supple tannin.

variety : Merlot [ Merlot ]

winery : Excelsior Wine Estate

winemaker : Jaco Marais

wine of origin : Breede River

analysis : alc : 13.6 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.43 ta : 5.6 g/l so2 : 78 mg/l fso2 : 36 mg/l

type : Red

AWARDS

Veritas 2002 - Bronze
Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Gold
The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Silver

ageing : 4-6 Years.

about the harvest: The grapes were picked at 24Âº Balling.

in the cellar : Fermented dry on the skins, with pumpovers twice per day. Wood matured for 8 months (80% French and 20% American Oak)

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