Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 23-27 February
Brix at Harvest 23.9°
Grape Clone SH99/SH9C/SH1A
Vine Age Planted 2000 & 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Maceration 9 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 37% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak37%
Oak Types French
Production Details Vintage conditions: Cool summer days with very little rain, resulting in ideal growing conditions for grapes. Yield: Approximately 9.8 t/ha. Winemaking: De-stalked, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, with pump overs being done twice a day. Fermentation and maceration were completed after 9 days.
Tasting Notes
cassis, ripe black fruit, spice
Food Pairing grilled meats, meaty casseroles, mature cheeses
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide 2022: 4.5 Stars
Platter's Wine Guide 20224.5 Stars
Tim Atkin 202192 Points
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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