Van Loveren River Red 2010

A hugely popular, smooth red blend. Good upfront fruit and berries on the nose and palate. Soft tannins and a pleasant lingering palate.

variety : Shiraz [ 50% Shiraz, 30% Merlot, 20% Ruby Cabernet ]

winery : Van Loveren

winemaker : Bussell Retief

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.3 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 5.3 g/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : 1 - 3 years

in the vineyard : AGE OF VINE: 11 Years old
SOILS: Sandstone; Clay
TRELLISING: 4 Wire Perold system
IRRIGATION: Drip irrigation controlled by a computer system through meters and tensiometers.

about the harvest: Machine & hand harvested

in the cellar : 100% unwooded, Merlot and Ruby Cabernet vinified separately. Minimal intervention in the natural process allows cultivars to express their individual characteristics.

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