BADSBERG MERLOT – 3L

CURRENT VINTAGE: 2020

TASTING NOTES
Colour: Bright to garnet red colour
Nose: Robust red berry with mild chocolate nuances on the nose
Palate: Red berry and fruity flavours with soft tannins

BLEND INFORMATION
100% Merlot

IN THE VINEYARD
Climate: Mediterranean
Rainfall: 850mm Average per year
Soil: Well-drained sandy soil
Trellis system: Extended Perold
Irrigation: Micro

ABOUT THE HARVEST
The grapes were harvested in the first week of March at 25° – 26° Balling.

FOOD SUGGESTIONS
-Blue Cheese
-Filet Mignon / Grilled Beef Dishes
-Red Fruit Sauces: Berry Sauces
-Mushrooms, Lamb & Pork

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol – 14.44 %vol
pH – 3.52
RS – 4.7 g/l
Total Acid – 5.8 g/l

CHARACTERISTICS
Type – Red
Style – Dry
Body – Medium
Taste – Fruity

PRODUCTION TEAM
Willie Burger, Henri Swiegers, Jaco Booysen