Meerhof Premium Red 2018

ORIGIN Swartland.
67% Shiraz, 33% Grenache Noir

VINEYARD & WINEMAKING Vineyards were planted in 1993 and 2005. These are trellised vineyards and grow on shale and quartz soil (with a bit of red Oakleaf). The vineyards are meticulously farmed and yields are managed down to below 8 tons per hectare. Grapes are hand picked, destemmed and through a sorting table, in a 3000L open Wooden fermenter. Fermentation is initiated with selected yeast strains and is kept under 26°C. Malolactic fermentation is completed in 225L oak French and American Barrels wine is matured for 12 months in oak Barrels

ANALYSIS Alcohol  14.5% ; PH  3,59 ; Total Acid  5,90g/L ; RS  2,70

TASTING NOTES Aromas of blackberries and spice. Remarkably smooth and long with a rich finish.

PAIRING It pairs with beef, lamb, chicken and pasta.

SERVING Serve between 16-20 C for best results.

Can be stored for up to 5 years under the right conditions