Glen Carlou Merlot 2010

Aroma: Black cherry with dark plum aromas complemented by spicy cinnamon and cloves and dark chocolate notes.
Flavour: Subtle oak and juicy fruit flavours of berries and plums.
Finish: The palate is characteristically velvety with fine dry tannins and a long savoury finish.

It pairs well with duck and spicier game dishes.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Arco Laarman
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2011 - 2016  

in the cellar : 3-4 weeks in stainless steel. Pumped over 3-4 times per day. 1-2 weeks maceration on skins.
Barrel maturation: Aged in second and third fill French oak barrels for 12 months.
Bottling date: July 2011

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