Tulbagh Winery Merlot

Colour: Deep ruby with a bright crimson rim.
Nose: Rich beefy and red berry flavours with some herbal top notes.
Palate: Full bodied, smooth supple ripe fruit. Well balanced palate.

Serve with oxtail stew, lamb knuckle potjie, pan-fried fillet, meaty lasagna and boerewors.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winery : Tulbagh Winery
winemaker : Naude Bruwer and Helena Neethling
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.30 % vol  rs : 4.6 g/l  pH : 3.50  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : The grapes are from selected vineyards on different soil types throughout the valley.

about the harvest: Harvested by both machine and hand during February at 24.6ºB.

in the cellar : Grapes are fermented on the skins under controlled temperatures. Yeast strains are selected to enhance the natural flavours of the grapes. Pump over`s took place every four hours during alcoholic fermentation. Wood staves were added during malolactic fermentation for more complexity.

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