Description
ADS Merlot
The Grapes
Our vineyards are grown using a philosophy of minimal intervention andfertilized with natural compost produced on the farm. The best blocks ofeach varietal at Alvi's Drift are meticulously managed to optimize quality.These Merlot grapes were selectively hand harvested to ensure only healthy,ripe bunches were used for production.
In The Cellar
The grapes were crushed into roto-fermenters where they fermented forapproximately 7 days. Juice was drawn off the skins to improve the winescolor and flavor intensity. The wine was matured in French oak for 8 monthsprior to bottling.
The Wine
An excellent ripe example of this popular Bordeaux variety. The wine is alovely blend of fruit, oak, and tannin. Full bodied for a merlot, yet soft andjuicy with subtle tobacco characters on the nose and palate. There are notesof cherries and ripe plums with a hint of chocolate. The tannin structure isquite firm for a merlot and we expect the wine to age well because of this.Great drinking with a range of meat and pasta dishes but ideal with a braai oreven duck. Ready for immediate drinking, but will benefit from 1-4 yearscellaring.
Analysis
RS- 4.6 Alc-13.75% TA-5.7 pH-3.45
Cultivar Information
Merlot 100
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