Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 2020 - 2027
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 24th February 2016
Brix at Harvest 24.4°
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
Production Details Vintage conditions: A cool start to the season, but warmed up during the peak harvesting period. Very little rain during harvest, resulting in good, healthy fruit. Yield: Approximately 9.5 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, spice
Food Pairing grilled meats, meaty casseroles, mature cheeses
Critics Ratings rating: 91 points Tim Atkin MW
rating91 points Tim Atkin MW
out of 20 Jancis Robinson16.5
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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