Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2014

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel

Main Variety - Merlot

Alcohol - 14.0 %vol

pH - 3.60

RS - 2.1 g/l

Total Acid - 5.3 g/l

Appellation - Coastal Region

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Soft

Accolades

2015 Gold Wine Awards - Gold
2015 Platter's South African Wine Guide - 3 stars

Tasting Notes

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.

Blend Information

50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Franc

Food Suggestions

Roast leg of lamb and The Old Man's Blend Steak Roll.

In The Vineyard

With every new vintage we need to improve the quality of this red blend. The effort to produce beautiful ripe fruit and the selection therefore becomes a passion.

Vines planted: 1995
Soil: Hutton/Oak leaf
Yield: 7 t/ha
Irrigation: Dry land
Trellising: 5 wire extended moveable perold
Elevation: 400m

About The Harvest

Each cultivar is picked at optimum ripeness.

In The Cellar

During winemaking the cultivars were kept apart and aged in third fill 300L French Oak barrels and in stainless steel tanks with staves. At 10 months the different components are blended after rigorous tasting sessions with our Old Man, Peter Pentz.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2014 1.5L Magnum	Lukas Wentzel	Merlot
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2014	Lukas Wentzel	Merlot
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2013 1.5L Magnum	Lukas Wentzel	Merlot
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2013	Lukas Wentzel	Merlot
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2012 1.5L Magnum	Lukas Wentzel	Merlot
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2012	Lukas Wentzel	Merlot
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2011 1.5L Magnum	Lukas Wentzel	Cabernet Sauvignon
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2011	Lukas Wentzel	Cabernet Sauvignon
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2010 1.5L Magnum	Lukas Wentzel	Cabernet Sauvignon
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2010	Lukas Wentzel	Cabernet Sauvignon
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2009 1.5L Magnum	Lukas Wentzel	Cabernet Sauvignon
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2009	Lukas Wentzel	Cabernet Sauvignon
Groote Post The Old Mans Blend Red 2008 1.5L Magnum	Lukas Wentzel	Merlot