Spier Merlot 2009
The grapes are picked from a vineyard planted on a north westerly slope, 120 metres above sea level. The grapes were harvested at full ripeness. Picked in 10kg lug boxes and pre-cooled to 8 degrees C prior to crushing. Hand sorting of the bunches was followed by de-stemming, berry sorting and then crushing. Fermentation was in open French oak fermenters. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel, followed by 22 months barrel maturation before bottling. Tasting Notes: The wine shows aromas of cherry, berries and smoky spice with an undertone of savoury earthiness and subtle mint chocolate. The wine is rich and complex with a silky mid – palate and long, lingering finish.
Winemaker: Frans Smit
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 1 400.00
- Lowest: R 1 300.00
- Average: R 1 350.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750 ml
- Cases Produced: 146
- Cases Auctioned 20
Analysis
- Alc: 14.98 vol%
- RS: 2.40 g/l
- TA: 6.00 g/l
- pH: 3.65
