Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2016 1.5L Magnum

A down to earth, easy drinking soft and smooth blended red wine. White pepper, spice and raspberry are prominent on the nose with soft and ripe tannins giving an elegant finish.

Analysis: Alc:14.0 RS:14.0 pH:2.3 TA:5.2
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
Variety: Merlot
Origin: Coastal Region

Food Suggestions
Roast leg of Lamb and The Old Man's Blend Steak Roll.

Awards
2018 Platter's South African Wine Guide - 4 stars

In The Vineyard
Vines planted: 1995Soil: Hutton/Oak leaf Irrigation: Dry landTrellising: 5 wire extended moveable peroldElevation: 400m

The Harvest
The Blend is made up of 4 cultivars namely Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc. Each cultivar is picked at optimum ripeness.Yield: 7t/ha

In The Cellar
During winemaking the cultivars were kept apart and aged in third fill 300 litre French oak barrels and in stainless steel tanks with staves. After 12 months the different components were blended after rigorous tasting sessions with our Old Man, Peter Pentz.

Blend: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Franc
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Medium
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2016 1.5L Magnum Lukas Wentzel Merlot