Merlot Reserve 2003

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2003 Vergelegen Merlot Reserve; 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc; alkohol 14.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: RESERVE MERLOT 2003 Vinification The fruit is picked at peak physiological ripeness to avoid adding acid or extracting hard tannins. Fermentation took place at 28°C and lasted 7 days. Further maceration of 2 weeks took place before the new wine was run off into barrels for malolactic fermentation. The Merlot received 5 rackings in total to aid the evolution of the tannins. The wine was matured for 20 months in small French oak barrels. Only 50% of the barrels were new. Composition 85 % Merlot 15 % Cabernet Franc Analysis 14.5% Alc 2.8 g/l RS 6.5 g/l TA 3.48 pH Maturation Accessible after one-year bottle maturation but will last at least 6 – 8 years. Tasting Note The wine shows a deep rich colour. On the nose aromas of plum, chocolate and spice abound. The wine is full with soft ripe tannins and excellent wood integration. Enjoy with most winter meals, fillet, stew and pasta dishes.