Meerlust Pinot Noir Reserve 1999

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Giorgio dalla Cia
Main Variety - Pinot Noir
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.6
RS - 1.8 g/l
Total Acid - 6.2 g/l
Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Full


Tasting Notes

Dark onion skin colour. Wild berries and concentrated black truffle bouquet. There is an underlying smokiness spiciness, which will develop into the typical organic mushroom character of Pinot Noir.

Ageing Potential

10 - 15 years.

Blend Information

100% Pinot Noir

Food Suggestions

White and red meats, Parma ham, grilled linefish, Mushroom and cheese. Serve at 16 - 18°C.

In The Vineyard

Soil Type: Decomposed granite mixed with clay.

In The Cellar

Fermented dry in open fermentation tanks. After 10 days, the wine was pressed and under went malolactic fermentation in new heavy toasted Allier. Matured for 15 months in barrique and allowed over 3 years bottle maturation before release.


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Meerlust Pinot Noir Reserve 1999 Giorgio dalla Cia Pinot Noir

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