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Spier The Yellowwood Organic Red Blend 2020

A perfumed aromatic nose, with notes of pomegranate, cassis and red cherries. Fine tannins and fresh acidity overlay a powerful core of sweet spice and fruit. Medium ruby red with a vibrant hue.

Wild mushroom risotto or crispy duck and roasted vegetables.
variety : Merlot [ 44% Merlot, 42% Malbec, 14% Shiraz ]
winery : Spier Wine Farm
winemaker : Tania Kleintjes
wine of origin : Coastal Region
analysis : alc : 13.87 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.60  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red   wooded organic vegetarian
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2023 Decanter Awards - Bronze
in the vineyard : The 15 and 20-year-old trellised vines are farmed to international organic standards in deep, fertile, decomposed granite soils with a high percentage of clay. These ancient soils have great water retention abilities but are supplemented with drip irrigation. Foliage and weeds are managed mechanically, creating favourable conditions for natural protection from disease. This avoids the need for environmentally damaging chemicals.
about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked at optimal ripeness.
in the cellar : After a selection process to eliminate unwanted raisins and underripe berries, the fruit was crushed into stainless-steel tanks. A combination of natural and cultured yeast was used to ferment the grapes over 24 days. Free-run wine was barrelled down for maturation in French oak barrels 35% new and 75% second and third fill. After 16 months of ageing, the wines were tasted and blended.
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Spier The Yellowwood Organic Red Blend 2020
Merlot