Badsberg Merlot 2011
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Badsberg Merlot 2011

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our wines » Badsberg Merlot 2011

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Willie Burger, Henri Swiegers, De Wet Hugo & Jaco Booysen
Main Variety :  Merlot
Alcohol :  13.83  %vol
pH :  3.24
RS :  5.05.5 g/l
Total Acid :  6.2 g/l
Appellation :  Breedekloof
characteristics
Type :  Red

 
accolades
2012 Veritas Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
 
tasting notes
Colour: Bright to garnet red colour.
Nose: Robust red berry with mild chocolate nuances on the nose.
Palate: Red berry & fruity flavours with soft tannins.
 
ageing potential
Medium ageing potential (5 years).
 
blend information
100% Merlot
 
in the vineyard
Climate: Mediterranean
Rainfall: 800mm - 1000mm per year
Soil: Well drained sandy soil
Trellis system: Extended Perold
Irrigation: Micro
 
about the harvest
The grapes were harvested first week of march at 24° - 26° Balling.
Yield: 10 tons/ha
 
in the cellar
Cold soaked for 48h prior to fermentation for effective colour extraction.
Fermentation period 7 days at 24° - 27° C.

Blended with a 30% matured french oak Merlot before bottling.
 
Cellar Door Price 38  
 
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