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The Groote Post Old Man's Red Blend is a down to earth, easy drinking red which is soft and smooth.
Cherry, raspberry and cedar wood are prominent on the nose with soft and ripe tannins giving an elegant finish.
IN THE VINEYARD
Vines planted: 1995
Soil: Hutton/Oak leaf
Yield: 7 t/ha
Irrigation: Dry land
Trellising: 5 wire extended moveable perold
Elevation: 400m
THE HARVEST
This is a fantastic vintage. Optimal ripeness was obtained in all four cultivars.
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.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 14% pH: 3.63 g/l RS: 2.2 g/l TA: 5.0g/l
WINEMAKER Lukas Wentzel
BLEND: Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Shiraz 20% and Cabernet Franc 10%.
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