Groote Post Merlot 2008
A wine that is a product of our never ending quest to perfect our wine-making craft. 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 15 months.
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
Blend: 100% Merlot
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
| 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 |