Helderberg Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Deep ruby red. Intense aromas of black cherry and red berries. Good structure and ripe fruit flavours. The Merlot contributes to the aromatics while the Cabernet lends it to the structure of this wine. Soft tannins and a long lingering finish. Suitable for all occasions.


variety : Merlot [ 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : 
winemaker : Our Winemaking team
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.23 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 5.57  ta : 5.43 g/l  
type : Red  

in the vineyard : The vines are trellised on a 5-wire hedge system, and have an average yield of 8-9t/ha. The vines are grafted onto R99 and 101-14 Mgt.

about the harvest: Harvesting took place in middle March, at 23.5º Balling.

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