Muratie Melck’s Blended Red 2019
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre
Mid-priced
DB
Desmond Binneman (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Muratie Wine Estate
RJ
Rochelle Joubert
Muratie Wine Estate
RM
Rijk Melck (attending)
Managing Director, Muratie Wine Estate
Description
VINIFICATION The grapes were hand harvested and made in a combination of stainless steel tanks and open fermenters and was elegantly oaked for 18 months in second and third fill French oak barrels. WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS Where most of the wines in the portfolio are special occasion wines, this medium-bodied blend is intended for everyday enjoyment. However, it too is sourced entirely from the estate, and while unpretentious it is well-crafted with its soft tannins, lush black fruit and hints of white pepper and mocha
Certifications
Alcohol
13.78%
Analytical data
dry
3.2 g/l residual sugar
5.4 g/l acidity
3.67 pH
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