Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Carignan
Shiraz
Grenache
Carignan
Region Western Cape
Soil Shale
Harvest Dates February 22, 2013 - March 05, 2013
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details This wine is made from grapes from our Riebeeks Rivier farm in the Swartland. This farm is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek kasteel mountains on the Malmesbury side with our vineyards on Southern and Western slopes. This wine is from the Western slopes where there is more Schale in the soil. The combination of slope and soil, culminates into this feminine and layered wine with lots of vibrancy and red fruit style red blend. This wine is a Blend which consists mostly out of Shiraz, and other varietals from this slope includes Grenache and Carrignan. These vineyards produce a small bunch with concentrated flavours and delicate, yet firm structure. These grapes are hand-sorted and fermented, they are barrel aged in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L barrels for 12-14 months. Then bottle aged for 3 years.
Tasting Notes
spicy fruitcake, black cherry, blackcurrant, cedar, richly ripe black fruits, cigarbox, spice notes, inky depth, silky tannins, plush opulence