Details
Dark mulberry in colour, this youthful wine is a true South African Shiraz and has luxurious fruit with aromas of cassis, blackberry, pepper and liquorice. It is elegant and complex, with well-integrated wood and soft tannins on the palate.
IN THE CELLAR
The must took seven days to ferment to full dryness at around 28 Balling before being pressed. 50% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in oak hogsheads, the balance in stainless steel tanks. Only about 20% of the wine was matured in new 300 litre hogsheads with the majority being matured in 2nd and 3rd fill hogsheads. Total maturation time was 12 months.
Additional Information
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| John Platter Ratings | 3 stars |
| Winery / Producer | Boschendal |
| Winemaker | Thinus Kruger |
| Body | Medium/Full Bodied |
| Maturity | Ready, but will improve |
| Grape Variety | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Alcohol (ABV) | No |
| pH | No |
| Acidity | No |
| Residual Sugar | No |
