Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.96%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Elim
Pressing Method Whole Cluster Fermentation And Cap Punch-Down
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 30% whole cluster fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Fermenting cap punched down four times a day. Matured for 13 months in second and third fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, lavender, blackberry
Palate: rich, solid but soft tannins, mulberries, white pepper
Food Pairing marinated chargrilled ribeye steak, game pies, moussaka topped with aged parmesan
▸ Sources (1)
Official De Grendel technical tasting sheet for Elim Shiraz 2019 (local reference)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 558 6280
Email
Owner
Sir David Graaff
Cellarmaster
Charles Hopkins