Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.37%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 2014 - 2020
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 30th of March 2011
Brix at Harvest 25.5°
Grape Clone SH99/SH9C/SH1A
Vine Age Planted 2000 & 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details Vintage conditions: Warm and windy vintage the driest season in some years with different varietals ripening at the same time making it a tough harvest for the winery crew. Yield: Approximately 10.2 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
cassis, ripe black fruit, toasty
Food Pairing grilled meats, meaty 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