Mischa Wine Information
Eventide Merlot 2003
Winemaker's comments
This wine shows intense aromas of ripe strawberries and cream, also typical white chocolate. A lovely elegant and structured wine with a juicy palate expressing stunning fruit.
Awards
- Swiss Airlines - Seal Of Approval (2005)
- Fairbairn - Bronze (2005)
| Wine Making Information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alc. (%) | R/S (g/l) | VA (g/l) | TA (g/l) | F.SO2 (mg/l) | T.SO2 (mg/l) | pH |
| 12.5 | 27.9 | 0.46 | 6.5 | 34 | 89 | 3.19 |
| Viticultural Information | ||||||
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| Cultivar | Merlot | |||||
| Soil type | Cartref | |||||
| Method of trellising | Two-wire trellis, the first wire 60cm above the ground. | |||||
| Method of pruning | Cordon trained, with 2 bud spurs. | |||||
| Sugar level at harvest | 24 ° balling | |||||
| Yield per hectare | 6 tons per hectare. | |||||
| Irrigation regime | Selective, supplementary irrigation to sustain the vine at an optimal level. | |||||
| Climatic conditions | Warm, even heat throughout the ripening season, ensuring full ripeness. | |||||
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