Product Description
Variety
100% Shiraz
The Vineyard
Slope: All aspects
Soil: Limestone rich, weathered shale.
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Southeast, summer; Northwest, winter
Wine of Origin Robertson
Zandvliet Estate, established 1867 / 50ha
The Harvest
6-8 ton/ha
The Cellar
Fermentation at 25 – 30°C, vigorous pumpovers to onset of fermentation. Malolactic in tank. Long barrel contact – two decants per year.
Matured in used French oak barrels for 18 – 24 months
Alc / Vol: 13,8%
Acidity: 5,5 g/L
pH: 3,56
Residual sugar: 3 g/L
Winemaker: Jacques Cilliers
Aging Potential
9 years
Awards
Platter ★★★✩ (2016)
