Details
Vinification: Mourvèdre grapes are sourced from Malmesbury and Syrah from Agter-Paarl. The Mourvèdre grapes are organically grown in shale soils and the Syrah from decomposed granite. Vines are trellised on vertically shoot positioned systems. Grapes were manually harvested in mid-February at optimal seed and vine ripeness. 100% de-stemming with no crushing gave a whole berry component of about 80% in stainless steel fermenters. Local yeasts were inoculated for primary fermentation that lasted for 14 days. Daily pump-overs for maximum flavour and tannin extraction were applied. The mash was pressed and gravity fed to 225 litre second and third fill French oak.
The blend of Mourvèdre (13.5%) and Syrah (86.5%) was lightly filtered prior to bottling after 20 months of barrel maturation. The wine was bottled in October 2006.
Additional Information
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| John Platter Ratings | 4 stars |
| Winery / Producer | Catherine Marshall |
| Winemaker | Catherine Marshall |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Maturity | Drinking now |
| Grape Variety | Rhône Style Blend |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 13% |
| pH | 3.82 |
| Acidity | 5.4 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 2.10 g/l |
