Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2017

A down to earth, ripe fruit driven blended red wine. Cherry, mulberry and cedar wood are prominent on the nose with soft tannins on the palate giving a smooth 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 Gold Wine Awards - Gold

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

The Harvest
Yield: 7 t/ha

In The Cellar
The Blend is made up of 4 cultivars namely Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc. Each cultivar is picked at optimum ripeness.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: Soft
Taste: Fruity
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
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