Wine of Origin: Coastal
Cultivars: Shiraz
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/ℓ
pH: 3.54
Total Acid: 5.6 g/ℓ
Alcohol (%): 14,32 %
Maturation Potential: 8 – 12 years
Wood Aging: 12 months in 1st & 2nd fill French oak barrels

Vinification
Hand-picked at 24ºB and originating from low yielding cool climate vineyards.  Fruit was crushed, and allowed to cold soak for 2 days.  Fermented in traditional open fermenters (“kuipe”) with regular punch-downs for 5 days, after which the must was pressed and transferred to French barrique for malo-lactic fermentation.  The wine was aged for 11 months blend, lightly filtered and bottled.

Tasting Notes
A powerful red wine with aromas of violet, white pepper black and red berry fruits.

Food suggestions
Enjoy with red meats, venison and roast chicken.