Arniston Bay Reserve Merlot 2003

Earthy, plum and cherry flavours with hints of chocolate and vanilla and a firm ripe tannin structure.

Suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.Serve at room temperature with roasted pork and lamb dishes.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Nicky Versfeld
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.54 g/l  pH : 3.54  ta : 5.63 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  

ageing : Drink within 3 - 4 years.

in the vineyard : Yield: 8 tons/ha, supplementary irrigation.
Type of climate: Mediterranean

in the cellar : Fermented till dry on the skins, underwent malolactic fermentation in tank, 50% of the wine was aged in 2nd and 3rd fill French 300 litre barrels for 12 months.

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