Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2003
NOT AVAILABLE FOR TASTING AT CELLAR DOOR
The components of this unusual blend received similar treatment in the winery as Groote Post's single-variety releases, but for reasons of style were excluded from the final bottlings. The elegance of this wine - a combination of ripe fruit and well-judged seasoning in French oak barrels - make it a rare treat at the price.
Analysis: Alc:13.5 RS:13.5 pH:2.4 TA:5.6
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
Variety: Merlot
Origin: Coastal
In The VineyardVines planted: 1993Soil: Hutton & OakleafIrrigation: NoneTrellising: 5 wire Perrold
The HarvestThe grapes were harvested at 23º Balling.
In The CellarWood maturation: 40% in 3rd fill barrelBottled: September 2004
Blend: 44% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Shiraz, 5% Pinot Noir
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle