Ruitersvlei Shiraz Merlot 1999

A elegant, dry blend with abundant spice aromas coming from the Shiraz and choc-cherry fruit coming from the Merlot.

variety : Shiraz [ 50% Shiraz, 50% Merlot ]

winery : Ruitersvlei

winemaker : Hein Hesebeck

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.29 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l pH : 3.42 ta : 6.0 g/l

pack : Bottle

about the harvest: The Shiraz grapes were harvested on the 18th February 1999 and the Merlot grapes on the 12th March 1999.

in the cellar : Shiraz: Selection of new clones. Grapes were brought in at 23.5Â°B and fermented dry on the skins for 7 days. Juice was pumped over regularly to ensure good extraction. Wine was matured in 3rd fill American Oak barrels for 10 months prior to blending and bottling.
Yeast: Lalvin 2056

Merlot: Juice was treated with regular pumping sessions during fermentation and stored in stainless steel tanks prior to blending.
Yeast: St. George

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