SHAKESPEARE CLIFF MERLOT 2006

This remarkable wine defines the extraordinary beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastline. Matured in new French Oak, it is sturdy and rich with a bouquet of blackcurrants, spice and concentrated ripe flavours. Enjoy.

Bronze medal, Bragato Wine Awards.

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Food matches: Seared rare eye fillet with couscous salad with cranberries, baby beets and oranges.Warm lamb salad with roasted cherry tomatoes, peppers and feta.

Harvest: Picked 19 April 2006
At Harvest:
Brix: 22.3
Acid: 6.35
pH: 3.39

Bottled: 12 April 2007
At Bottling:
Acid: 6.1
pH: 3.59
Alcohol: 13.7%
Residual Sugar: 1g Dry

Cellaring: Suitable for drinking now, but can be carefully cellared for 3 – 4 years

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