Shiraz 2008

Western Cape

Fermented in tank with temperatures peaking at 28 °C with post fermentation maceration for 2 weeks. 50 % new oak and the rest older, including 20% Eastern European oak.

Deep ruby red colour. Freshly ground cinnamon and white pepper greets you on this typical Shiraz. This is followed by hints of violets and lavender. Luscious blueberries and chocolate flavours entice you on the elegant and savoury palette. A well balanced and complex wine that will age for at least 7 to 8 years. Recommended dishes: Ostrich kebabs basted with red currant jelly and freshly ground pink peppercorns and finished with a Shiraz reduction. Medallions of Springbok rubbed with cumin and flash roasted ?served with spiced beetroot.

Alcohol 14.47 % vol
Residual Sugar 2.7 gm/l | Total Acidity 5.6 gm/l | pH 3.67