Moreson Merlot 2000

Fruitcake & berries on the nose with hints of mocha. The ripe fruit on the palate is well supported by the integrated oak and vanilla flavours.

Serve with red meats.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Moreson - CLOSED
winemaker : Anton Beukes
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  pH : 3.27  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  

ageing : 4 - 5 years from vintage

about the harvest: Handpicked at optimum ripeness.

in the cellar : Destemmed and crushed into stainless stell tanks where cold maceration was given for 2 days. Inoculated with french yeast and pump overs for 3 – 4 times/day in beginning of fermentation reduced to once a day at the end of fermentation. Extended skin contact for 6 days after fermentation.
Barrel details: Malolactic fermentation is done in barrels. Wine spent 22 months in 300 litre French oak of which 45% was new.

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