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Backsberg Tread Lightly Merlot 2014

Oak-derived vanilla nuances overlay a body of young berry and mulberry fruit flavours. Fresh, yet soft, this wine provides great intensity with a supple texture.

Particularly compliments tomato-based pasta dishes.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.4 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.43  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Off Dry  body : Soft  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 1000ml  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 2 - 3 years

in the vineyard : CLIMATE: Mediterranean
SOIL TYPE: Clay loam, med-high yield, 280m north elevation
VITICULTURE: 2-15 year old vineyards
ORIGIN: Western Cape

about the harvest: 2 - 15 year old vineyards, yield 7 - 12t/ha

in the cellar : 5 - 6 day cool fermentation and 12 months oak maturation. The fruity, lighter batches is selected for this wine range bottled in PET.

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