Van Loveren Merlot 2010

Lightly oaked wine with soft strawberry notes on the nose, a rich fruity palate and soft, well balanced tannins, ensuring easy drinking.


variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Van Loveren
winemaker : Bussell Retief
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 13.86 % vol  rs : 1.7 g/l  pH : 3.64  ta : 4.6 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : MATURATION POTENTIAL: 2 to 3 years

in the vineyard : AGE OF VINE: 10 Years old
SOILS: Sandstone; Karoo
TRELLISING: 4 Wire Perold system
IRRIGATION: Drip irrigation controlled by a computer system through meters and tensiometers.

about the harvest: Harvested by hand.

in the cellar : 100% French oak staves for 6 months. Minimal intervention in the natural process of vinification, allowing the cultivar to express its individual characteristics and the soil of its origin.

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