Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.65%
Residual Sugar 3.7 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 12th-25th of March
Brix at Harvest 24.8°
Grape Clone SH99/SH9C/SH1A
Vine Age Planted 2000 & 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French, American
Production Details Vintage conditions: Moderate to warm weather, with a long ripening period. Yield: Approximately 6 t/ha. Winemaking: De-stalked, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, pumped over for 6 days, left for 2 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
earthy, savoury, sweet black fruit
Food Pairing grilled meats, casseroles, mature cheeses
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz