Ground black pepper, dark chocolate and roasted almond on the nose carry through as a well balanced and easy drinking Shiraz.
Vintage
2008
Origin
Robertson
Variety
100% Shiraz
Soil Type
Red clay, stone Karoo soil
Vinification
Harvested at 25° Balling and crushed into the main tank. Fermentation took place at 28° Celsius. Grapes were pressed at 5° Balling and MLF took place in the tank after which it was pumped over to barrels.
Maturation
2nd and 3rd fill barrels – 75% French and 25% American Oak for 12 months
Analysis
Alcohol 14.59%
Residual Sugar 4.0g/l
TA 5.9 g/l
pH 3.50
Residual Sugar 4.0g/l
TA 5.9 g/l
pH 3.50
Food Suggestion
Mild lamb curry
Awards
Gold – Veritas 2010
Gold – Michelangelo 2010
Gold – Michelangelo 2010
