Kleinrivier Pinotage Merlot

The wine has a deep ruby colour. The cherry and red berry character of the Merlot is apparent and complimented by the plum fruitiness of of the Pinotage. Lovely harmonious blend. To be enjoyed now, but can be aged for another 2 – 3 years.

Country : South Africa	Type : Red Wine	Grape : Merlot
Size : 750ml	Year : 2007	ABV : 13.5%

List Price: €10.20


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From selected vineyards in the prime red wine growing area of the Devon Valley near Stellenbosch.

Mediterranean - summers are warm and dry, whilst sea breezes from the nearby False Bay cool the vineyards in the afternoons. The winters are wet and cold with a high average rainfall.

The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. They are then destalked, crushed and fermented for 3 days on their skins in open fermenting tanks. After fermentation the skins are pressed in traditional basket presses. The wine is racked and goes into 225l oak barrels (80% French, 20% American) for 4 months. After barrel maturation the wine is blended (51% Merlot, 49% Pinotage), fined, filtered and bottled.

The wine has a deep ruby colour. The cherry and red berry character of the Merlot is apparent and complimented by the plum fruitiness of the Pinotage. Lovely harmonious blend. To be enjoyed now, but can be aged for another 2 – 3 years.

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Kleinrivier Pinotage Merlot