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L Avenir L Ami Simon 1996

Ripe, juicy berry fruit with a hint of mint and smokiness on the nose. The palate is full of fruit, with a combination of oak, chocolate and smooth tannins.

variety : Merlot [ 56% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Francois Naude
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.18 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.27  ta : 5.4 g/l  
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
Veritas 1997 - Double Gold
SAA 1998 - First and Business Class

ageing : Should develop well over the next 3 to 5 years.
in the vineyard : Yield: 7 - 9 tonnes/ha
The Merlot was harvested on 8 February 1996.
The Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested at 23º Balling on 15 March 1996.
about the harvest: Aged in used, small barrels, mainly Nevers oak, for 12 months. No fining. Received one course filtration only, prior to bottling.
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