SHIRAZ 2015 A medium bodied Shiraz filled with red cherries and a hint of white pepper spice. Well integrated oak with a juicy lingering finish on the palate. Pair with South African game, cheeses such as a young cheddar or gruyere or indulge by pairing with a rich and creamy curry. ------- VINEYARDS & VINIFICATION ------Facing: Soil types: Age of vines: Vineyard area: Yield per hectare: Trellised: Irrigation: Clone: Harvest date: Degree balling at harvest: Vinification:
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South east Sandstone and granite 14 years 4 ha 9 t/ha Extended 6 wire Perold Supplementary SH 1, 9 and 21 on Richter 99 and 110 17 - 18 March 2015 25 - 26°B Cold maceration for 4 days, inoculate yeast, pump over every 6 hours, went through malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, at 25°C for days 9 days, barrel maturation 3rd fill 30%, 4th fill 30% 225l French oak barrels, 15 months, medium toast - medium and tight grain. 3 - 5 years