South Africa KWV Merlot is a Food & Beverage product. Key specs — Origin: South Africa.
Product Description
Specifications: VINTAGE: 2003 ORIGIN: Western Cape CLIMATE: Mediterranean climate with moderate summers and cold, wet winters. Rainfall of approximately 600 - 700 mm annually SOIL: Deep red, well-drained soils - Hutton and Clovelly. VINIFICATION: Selected grapes were harvested at 24 degrees B and fermented on the skins until dry.
After malolactic fermentation, the wine was matured in 300 French oak barrels for 12 months. Then it was fined, stabilised and bottled.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This is a supple, elegant and very appealing wine with the tannins well integrated, but prominent enough to need a year or two longer to show off the ripe, fleshy black-cherry, chocolate and oak shadings to their best advantage. SERVING SUGGESTION: A wine for classic roasts, great steaks and venison and soft, creamy cheeses.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: Alcohol/vol:14.5 % pH:3.6 Total acidity:5.9 g/Sugar: Dry
