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TASTING NOTES
Colour: Ruby with purple edges.
Bouquet: A well integrated wine with smoky characters complemented by subtle berry and spicy aromas.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied with soft, velvety fruit and integrated oak flavours.
IN THE VINEYARD
Fruit for this wine, situated on south to south-westerly facing slopes and at altitudes of 60 m to 80 m, were sourced from vineyards in the Paarl, Durbanville, Philadelphia and Stellenbosch regions.
THE HARVEST
The grapes were harvested by hand and machine at 24° Balling during February and March.
IN THE CELLAR
They were crushed and then cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for two weeks at between 25° and 28°C. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in new, second and third-fill wood for a period 12 to 18 months.
BLEND INFORMATION
70% Shiraz, 30% Shiraz
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy on its own or serve with Mediterranean meat dishes such as spicy lamb, souvlaki or kebabs or traditional roasts, oxtail and barbecued steaks.
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