Merlot 2003

Origin The total production of this wine comes solely from the bush vines surrounding the cellar. Viticulture Meticulously manicured bush vines, yielding at 6 tons/hectare, give the wine its depth and concentration. Enough sunlight into the ripening zone ensure optimal ripeness is obtained. Vinification Harvested at a modest 240 balling, the grapes were crushed and destemmed. Fermentation lasted sixteen days, pressing occurred on day seventeen, with the wine ageing for twenty months in French Oak barrels. A minimal filtration was done before being bottled in January 2005. Winemaker's tasting notes The wine has a very delicate nose with wafts of perfume and flowers coming through. A medium bodied palate follows with round but firm tannins lingering on the back of the tongue. Great with your meats and pasta, even try with a crab curry. Analysis Alcohol : 14.2 % Residual sugar: : 1.4 g/l Total acidity : 6.3 g/l pH : 3.17