Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2003

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.77
RS - 2.4 g/l
Total Acid - 5.6 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Full


Tasting Notes

NOT AVAILABLE FOR TASTING AT CELLAR DOOR

The components of this unusual blend received similar treatment in the winery as Groote Post's single-variety releases, but for reasons of style were excluded from the final bottlings. The elegance of this wine - a combination of ripe fruit and well-judged seasoning in French oak barrels - make it a rare treat at the price.

Blend Information

44% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Shiraz, 5% Pinot Noir

In The Vineyard

Vines planted: 1993
Soil: Hutton & Oakleaf
Irrigation: None
Trellising: 5 wire Perrold

About The Harvest

The grapes were harvested at 23º Balling.

In The Cellar

Wood maturation: 40% in 3rd fill barrel
Bottled: September 2004


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red 2023 Lukas Wentzel Merlot
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 2019 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 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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