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ROOIBERG MERLOT RESERVE 2013

CHARACTERISTICS

 

Type: Red

Style: Dry

Body: Full

TASTING NOTES

This flagship wine of our Reserve Selection is a rich intense wine with a beautiful deep ruby colour. Careful maturation in French oak ensures a dimension of discreet dark chocolate and coffee richness of the palate.

 

BLEND INFORMATION

100% Merlot

 

FOOD SUGGESTIONS 

This is really a wine for red meat, especially beef and lamb, but much less for game. Strong cheeses like mature Cheddar, Roquefort, and Gorgonzola.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

 

Winemaker          : André van Dyk

Main Variety        : Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol                 : 14.63 %vol

pH                         : 3.54

RS                         : 2.1 g/l

Total Acid             : 5.4 g/l

Volatile Acidity     : 0.47 g/l

SO2                        : 104 mg/l

Free SO2               : 29 mg/l

Appellation            : Robertson

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