Waverley Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011

Name: Waverley Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011
Brand: Waverley Hills
SKU: 32126

Bright red edge with a deep ruby centre. The wine has aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, mint and chocolate. On the palate, soft with ripe tannins and a long follow through of chocolate, ripe fruit and mocha.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 46% Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, 44% Merlot 2009 ]

winery : Waverley Hills Organic Wines

winemaker : Johan Delport

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.31 % vol rs : 3.3 g/l pH : 3.8 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Herbaceous wooded organic

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 was aged for 12 months in 50% new and 50% first fill barrels, 10% American and 90% French oak. Merlot 2011 was aged for 18 months in 100% 1st fill French oak. All 225 barrels. Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 was aged for 7 months in 70% french oak and 30% American oak chips.

in the vineyard : Oakleaf soils, with drip irrigation delivering an average production of 7 tons/ha.

email the winery

email this page

find our wines in :