Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window through 2031
Region Paarl
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 11-19 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 600-litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 100% Shiraz from organically-grown vines aged 11 to 19 years, yielding 4 to 8 tons of fruit. Grapes were harvested in the early mornings between 23 and 24 Balling. 10 to 15% were whole-bunch fermented; the balance was gently destemmed and held in tanks for 2 to 3 days before natural fermentation. Warmer ferments peaked between 30 and 32 Celsius for 7 to 10 days, followed by 25 to 30 days of post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in 600-litre French oak barrels. The wine was aged in barrel for 12 to 16 months and lightly filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft wood, white pepper, violets, red berries, orange peel
Palate: plum, cherry, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, firm tannins, good acidity, long finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1976
Email
Owner
Johnathan Grieve
Cellarmaster
Corné Marais