Groote Post Merlot 2024
Ripe cherry, plum and chocolate notes are followed by hints of aniseed and cassis on the nose. The palate is supported by ripe red berries and good tannins.
Analysis: Alc:14.61 RS:14.61 pH:1.9 TA:5.8
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
Variety: Merlot
Origin: Darling
In The VineyardVines planted: 2001,2002Soil: HuttonYield: 7 t/haIrrigation: SupplementaryTrellising: 5 wire extended moveable peroldElevation: 200m
In The CellarThe grapes were carefully selected over the sorting table. The grapes had cold maceration for 2 days in stainless steel and open tanks. The juice was pumped over and the cap punched down three to four times a day. The juice was left on the skins for 14 days after fermentation. Malolactic fermentation and ageing took place in 300L French Oak barrels, 35% new wood, 50% 2nd fill and 15% 3rd fill.
Blend: 100% Merlot
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
| 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 |