Anthonij Rupert Protea Shiraz 2020
An abundance of red and purple fruit on the nose with hints of spice and lavender.
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Dawie Botha
wine of origin : Darling
analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.68 ta : 5.2 g/l
type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
The pallet presents with fynbos character and bright berry flavours, rounded by a touch of oak. Elegant yet firm tannins with good medium body. Wine finishes with subtle flinty and smokey characteristics.
in the vineyard : These grapes are specially selected from the Cape Coastal area. These areas are unique for its warm days and cool nights. This, together with the deep red soils shows beautifully in the wine as a mix between dark- and red fruit flavours, good concentration and a soft juicy tannin structure.
about the harvest: Favourable winter conditions yielded a better and larger crop than 2019. Soils were supplemented well, due to good winter rainfalls. With this, post harvest irrigation was possible, producing healthy and lush vines. Moderate summer temperatures during the ripening stage contributed to good flavour intensity in the grape. 2020 Promises full wines with concentrated flavour profiles.
in the cellar : To ensure the preservation of clear red fruit flavors, the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks. After alcoholic fermentation was completed, the wine was pressed and malolactic fermentation completed in tank. This wine underwent ageing on a selection of French oak staves for approximately 12 months.
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