SOUTH AFRICA
Ken Forrester Merlot
2005 Merlot
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
Facing north-east and south-west |
| Soil Type: |
Duplex with some clay – Kroonstad |
| Vine Age: |
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| Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
8 t/ha |
Vinification:
Hand harvested and selected for quality to get a ripe, balanced Merlot from the very finest solils, influenced by the cool southeast wind during the ripening season. The wine was matured in selected French oak barrels for 12 months and blended with a small fraction of Cabernet Franc prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
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| Nose: |
Hints of coffee, blackberry fruit flavors. |
| Palate: |
A softness of tannin for soft early drinking. |
| Other: |
Serve with meat dishes, grills and lamb. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14 % |
| RS (g/l): |
3.0g/l |
| TA (g/l): |
6.0g/l |
| pH: |
3.46 |
