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Meerlust Merlot 1998 |
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SOIL TYPE
Decomposed granite mixed with clay
VINIFICATION
Fermentation in dry open steel tanks for 7 days. After pressing, the wine was settled and underwent fermentation in the tanks. It was then matured in 300 litre Nevers oak casks for 18 months and for 2 years in the bottle before release.
TASTING NOTES
Intense opaque purple core. Graduation to bright ruby rim. Attractive nose of plum, crushed mulberries, and savoury. Is rich with juicy blackcurrant. Fresh acidity and grainy tannins. Long pleasant after taste.
ANALYSIS
Extract : 3.3 g/l
pH : 3.7 g/l
Total acidity : 6.0 g/l
Alcohol : 13 %
AGEING POTENTIAL
Up to 12 years from vintage, provided wine is stored ideal cellar conditions
IDEALLY SERVED AT
18° - 19° C
COMPLEMENTS
Red meats, game and strong cheeses
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