Groote Post Merlot 2005
NOT AVAILABLE FOR TASTING AT CELLAR DOOR
2007 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Bronze Award
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards - Commended
A wine that is a product of our never ending quest to perfect our wine-making craft. The 2005 vintage is the most elegant and stylish Merlot that we have produced and all the characteristics one seeks in Merlot are in abundance. A hint of smoked beef and mint on the nose. An explosion of blackberries, plum and chocolate on the palate. The firm tannin and mint structure adding to the complexity of this wine that was aged in French oak for 17 months.
Analysis: Alc:14.5 RS:14.5 pH:2.3 TA:5.5
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
Variety: Merlot
Origin: Darling
Awards2007 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards – Bronze Award2007 Decanter World Wine Awards – Commended
In The VineyardVines planted: 1993Soil: Hutton & OakleafClones: MO: 181 & 192 BYield: 8t/haIrrigation: Supplementary Trellising: 5 wire PeroldElevation: 300m
In The CellarWhen it comes to Merlot selection – quality is the name of the game. First vineyards block selection, then during crush and then a selection of grapes over the sorting table. The grapes undergo a maceration of 3 – 4 days before inoculation with yeast. After fermentation it spends another 3 weeks on the skins. Before going to barrel we do another selection of the wines.Wood maturation: 20% New oak barrels; 80% second fill barrels for 17 monthsBottled: October 2006
Blend: 100% Merlot
Type: Red
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
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| Groote Post Merlot 2024 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2022 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2021 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2020 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2019 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2018 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2017 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2016 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2015 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2014 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2013 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2012 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2011 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2010 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2009 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2008 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2007 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2006 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2005 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2004 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2003 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2002 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2001 | Lukas Wentzel | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 2000 | Francois van Zyl | Merlot |
| Groote Post Merlot 1999 | Adi Badenhorst | Merlot |