Spier Merlot 2009
100% Merlot The grapes are picked from a vineyard planted on a North Westerly slope at 120 metres above sea level. The grapes were harvested at full ripeness. Picked in 10 kg 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 took place in open French oak fermenters. Malolactic fermentation happened in barrel, followed by 22 months barrel maturation before bottling. Tasting note: 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. Drink now or within the next 8 to 10 years.
Winemaker: Frans Smit
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 1 600.00
- Lowest: R 850.00
- Average: R 1 065.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 155
- Cases Auctioned 52
Analysis
- Alc: 14.98 vol%
- RS: 2.40 g/l
- TA: 6.00 g/l
- pH: 3.65
