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Merlot - 2008

Merlot 2008

Wine : Bergwater Vineyards Merlot 2008

Origin : Prince Albert Valley

Technical notes : Grapes were harvested by hand at 25°B. Cold maceration was done for 48h at 10°C to capture the specific grape flavours and enhance the colour. The grapes were fermented for 9 days at 24°C on the skins until dry. Pumpovers were done for 30 minutes every 3 hours. After malo-lactic fermentation, the wine was stabilized and bottled.

Analysis : Alcohol : 13.49 %
Sugar : 4.3 g/l
TA : 5.4 g/l
VA : 0.32 g/l
pH : 3.42
FSO2 : 44 mg/l
TSO2 : 95 mg/l

Description : Cherries and plums on the nose with sniffs of chocolate, butterscotch flavours with smooth approachable tannins on the tongue. Easy to drink on release but will develop over the next 2-3 years. Enjoy with Karoo cutlets.


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