L Avenir L Ami Simon 1994

Maiden Vintage
The first red to be produced in our brand new cellar. A friendly blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine has a deep colour with lots of berry-fruit coming through the nose, mainly from the Merlot. The taste is full of flavour with the wood flavours coming through slightly, together with a little mintiness from the Cabernet. The lower and softer tannins make this an easy-drinking wine which is just right for every day.
Serve at a braai, a party or any occasion with good food and friends.

variety : Merlot [ 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : L'Avenir Vineyards

winemaker : Francois Naude

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.12 % vol rs : 3.2 g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 5.3 g/l

pack : Bottle

ageing : Dry, but fruit and soft enough to enjoy now, but will mature well in the next 2 - 5 years.

in the vineyard : Soil Type: Glenrosa
Irrigation: Dry land
Age of vines: 7 - 10 years

about the harvest: These grapes were harvested at 23.8Âº Balling between 27 January and 3 February 2003.

in the cellar : Oak aged in 2nd fill small French barrels for approximately 6 months.

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