Product Description
Varieties
Shiraz
The Vineyard
Grapes of the highest quality were sourced from selected vineyards in the Paarl and Firgrove areas which contributes to the unique characteristics of the wine. These vineyards thrive in a combination of laterite and soil with yellow clay sub-layers.
The Harvest
The 2017 vintage was recognised by consistent hot and dry weather, but with no significant heat waves.
Moderate to cold nights, coupled with much-needed light rain early in December, resulted in favourable growing conditions and excellent flavour concentration and acidity.
The Cellar
The fruit was carefully handpicked in three batches, with the first batch ripening in Paarl. It was fermented for two weeks in closed conical shape tanks using the more delicate aerated pump-over method,
ensuring softer tannins, delicate spicy flavours and a deep colour.
The second and third batches from Firgrove were separately fermented using the pneumatic punch-down
method four times a day to produce more robust tannins with excellent structure and concentration. The three batches were then blended and allowed to undergo natural malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks before being racked three times and transferred into Oak barrels. Barrel maturation took place over a period of 13 months in 10% new American Oak, 10% in new French Oak and 80% in second and third fill French Oak barrels.
Residual Sugar: 2.6 g/l
pH: 3.42
Total Acidity: 5.7 g/l
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Aging Potential
Enjoy the Shiraz now or allow it to mature for a further 5 – 8 years.
Awards
2017
IWSC 2019 Gold (97 Points)
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2019 Gold
Shiraz SA Wine Challenge 2019 Top 20 Finalist
Veritas Awards 2019 Gold
Winemag Shiraz Report 2019 92 Points
2016
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018 Gold
IWSC 2018 Gold
Mundus Vini Germany 2018 Gold
Shiraz SA Wine Challenge 2020 Top 20 Finalist
South African Wine Index 2018 Platinum
Veritas Awards 2017 Gold
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2017 Gold
2015
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2017 Gold
Mundus Vini Germany 2017 Gold
Veritas Awards 2016 Double Gold
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2016 Platinum
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2016 Trophy
2014
Veritas Awards 2016 Gold
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2016 Gold
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2015 Double Gold
2013
Veritas Awards 2015 Gold
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2014 Gold
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2014 Gold
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2015 Gold
2012
Platter’s 4½ Stars
2011
Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Comp 2013 Gold – Best South African Wine
Platter’s 4½ Stars
Michelangelo Int’l Wine Awards 2013 Double Gold
Veritas 2013 Double Gold
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2013 Double Gold
2010
Five Nations Wine Challenge 2012 Double Gold (2nd Place)
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 International Judge’s Choice Award
Platter’s 4½ Stars
2009
Platter’s 4 Stars
2008
Platter’s 4 Stars
Veritas 2011 Gold
2007
Platter’s 4 Stars
Veritas 2010 Double Gold
2006
Platter’s 4 Stars
Michelangelo Int’l Wine Awards Gold
Veritas Double Gold
2005
Michelangelo International Wine Awards Gold
2004
South African Airways First Class
