Groote Post Merlot 2008
Analysis: Alc:14 RS:14 pH:1.9 TA:5.6
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
Variety: Merlot
Origin: Darling
Awards2010 John Platter Wine Guide - 4 stars
In The VineyardVines planted: 1993 Soil: Hutton & Oakleaf Clones: MO: 181 & 192 B Irrigation: Supplementary Trellising: 7 wire Perold Elevation: 300m
The HarvestHarvested at 26° B with an average yield of 8 tons/ha.
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 it goes into the barrel we do another selection of the wines. Wood maturation: 20% New oak barrels 80% second fill barrels
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
