Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6 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 26 February-5 March 2020
Brix at Harvest 23.9°
Grape Clone SH99/SH9C/SH1A/SH22
Vine Age Planted 2000 & 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Production Details Vintage conditions: Moderate weather during the growing season led to optimal ripening conditions allowing for evenly ripened fruit with great natural acidity and concentration of flavour. Yield: Approximately 12.2 t/ha. Winemaking: The grapes were gently de-stemmed, retaining as many whole berries as possible, before passing over an additional vibrating table to remove all MOG (matter other than grapes), after which a displacement pump takes the fruit to its fermentation tank. The tanks are then inoculated with a specific commercial yeast strain, this way insuring the development of the perfect flavour profile. Fermentation is done in stainless steel fermenters, and a combination of aerative pump overs and punch down techniques are used to ensure optimal colour, tannin and flavour extraction. 10% Whole bunches added to the ferment. Once fermentation is complete the wine is drained off the skins and moved to a holding tank to be barreled down. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the barrels.
Tasting Notes
white pepper, mulberries, cassis, dark red fruit, savoury
Food Pairing grilled meats, meaty casseroles, mature cheeses
Critics Ratings TIM ATKIN SOUTH AFRICA SPECIAL REPORT 2024: 92 POINTS
TIM ATKIN SOUTH AFRICA SPECIAL REPORT 202492 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