The Private Collection

Magnum Merlot 2004

Winemaker’s comments
A refined and elegantly structured Merlot with layers of rich, supple berry fruit flavours hints of mocha chocolate complemented by fine tannins. The wine is an ideal accompaniment to rich, full flavoured meat dishes.

Vinification Details
Selected from best part of the vineyard, fermented with yeast in open tanks at 29°C plus 3 weeks of skin contact after the fermentation.

Alcohol: 15%

T.A: 5.7g/l

PH: 3.7

R.S: 2,0g/l

Type & Size of Oak Barrels 300 litre French oak barrels of which 40 % was new, 40% second fill and 20% third fill. Duration in Wood 12 months. When Bottled Selected barrels during June 2004 – no fining, only coarse filtration. Maturation Potential > 10 years Wine Analysis Alc.: 14% T.A.: 5.9 g/l p.H.: 3.5 R.S.: 2.4 g/l

Blend 95% Merlot with 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon Position in Vineyards Southern and Western slope. Type of Soil Heavy clay with some gravel. Average Age of Vines 13 years. Viticulture Practice Trellised, no irrigation or fertilizer ‘vendage verte’ for low production at optimum ripeness. Yield per Hectare 2 – 3 Tons. Time of Harvest End of February 2003.