Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2005

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.76
RS - 2.5 g/l
Total Acid - 5.7 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Red


Tasting Notes

NOT AVAILABLE FOR TASTING AT CELLAR DOOR

How this wine has evolved. We have listened closely to our market who have indicated their desire for an accessible, smooth and soft wine. A vibrant ruby red colour with prominent red berry (noticeably raspberry) flavours. A hint of white pepper helps to give the wine a smoky, spicy character that works well against the juicy fruit delivery of Cabernet Franc. The wine is named after Peter Pentz, owner of Groote Post, who is affectionately referred to by his children as "The Old Man".

Blend Information

67% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Shiraz

Food Suggestions

This wine with fresh rasberry flavours is perfect to be enjoyed with light meat and pasta dishes.

In The Cellar

During harvest the different cultivars are kept separate through fermentation and ageing in third fill barrels. After 8 months in wood the different cultivars are tasted separately and selected specially for the style of The Old Man’s Blend.

Wood Maturation: 60% tank fermented, 40% in 3rd fill barrel


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 1.5L 2022 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2022 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2020 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 1.5L 2019 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2019 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2018 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2017 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 1.5L 2017 Magnum Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2016 1.5L Magnum Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2016 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2015 1.5L Magnum Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2015 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2008 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2007 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2006 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2005 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2004 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2003 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2002 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2001 Lukas Wentzel Merlot

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