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Vergenoegd Merlot 2001

A classically elegant Merlot (88%) bolstered by a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Cabernet Franc (2%.) A lovely black plum with fresh lively hues and a dark garnet edge. An interesting delicate mocha/chocolate mintiness complementing the rich red plum fruit on the nose. A full but elegant palate with well balanced fruit and wood with a savoury finish and a lengthy aftertaste.

variety : Merlot [ 88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : John Faure
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.28  ta : 6.2 g/l  va : 0.48 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2001 Vintage – WINE Magazine - **1/2
2000 Vintage – John Platter - ****, WINE Magazine - ***(*), Veritas Double Gold Medal
1999 Vintage – John Platter - ****, Veritas Double Gold Medal
1998 Vintage – John Platter - ****, WINE Magazine -****, Juliet Cullinan 2nd Place
1997 Vintage – John Platter - ***(*), WINE Magazine - ***(*), Veritas Silver Medal
1996 Vintage – John Platter - ***(*), WINE magazine - ***(*), Veritas Gold Medal
1995 Vintage – John Platter - ***, Veritas Gold Medal
1994 Vintage – John Platter - ***, WINE Magazine - ***
1993 Vintage – John Platter - ***
1992 Vintage – John Platter - ***
1991 Vintage – John Platter - ***, Veritas Gold Medal
1990 Vintage – John Platter - ***, Veritas Gold Medal
in the vineyard : Planted on more fertile alluvial vlei soils along the banks of the Eerste River, these vines grow well. They are trellised on a four wire hedge trellis system and are pruned back to two eye spurs. To restrict yield and promote light penetration for better colour, we practice an extensive summer pruning programme. The vines are 15 years old and supplementary irrigation is given when necessary.
about the harvest: Harvest date: 14 – 19 Feb 2001
Bottling date: 5 Feb 2003
Sugar at harvest: 24,5 – 25 degree Balling
in the cellar : Maturation: 18 months
57% 1st Fill 300 litre New French barrels
37% 2nd Fill 225 litre French barrels
6% 2nd Fill 225 litre Russian barrels
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