Description
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Blend: 54% Shiraz, 20% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 6% Viognier
Winemaking Notes:
The red grapes were handpicked in the morning and stored overnight in the cold room. 70% of the Shiraz and all the Mourvedre underwent traditional fermentation where it was subsequently hand sorted and destemmed before inoculated and fermented. The Shiraz and Mourvedre fermentations took about 15 days to complete at 20 – 25˚C in automated rotational tanks which submerge the skins using a very gentle action (ensuring soft tannins). The Mourvedre was racked off the skins at 8° balling and underwent the latter stage of fermentation in 500L barrels. The remaining 30% of Shiraz was subjected to a carbonic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation of both red varieties took place in barrels and the wine was left to mature for a further 12 months before being blended. The 2020 Viognier was vinified separately and added to the blend which was then fined, stabilized, and filtered in preparation for bottling. This wine is vegan friendly.
Analysis: Alc: 13.74% | pH: 3.51 | RS: 3.41g/l | TA: 5.62 g/l
Viticulture:
| Climate | Coastal |
| Aspect | South facing slopes |
| Soil type | Tukulu decomposed granite |
| Clones | SB11 |
| Rootstock | 101 – 14, Richter 99 |
| Planting date | 1999 |
| HA planted | 5.56ha |
| Average tonnage | 7 tons/ha |
| Trellis system | Extended Perold, 7 Strand |
| Irrigation | Drip irrigation |
