Bianco Shiraz 2002

Classic Shiraz with a spicy nose and full, dry palate.

Excellent with rich meat and game dishes.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : De Heuvel Wine Estate

winemaker : Toni Bianco

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 13.83 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 5.4 g/l va : 0.59 g/l so2 : 66 mg/l fso2 : 29 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : Area planted: 4.0 HA
Age of vines: 7 years
Rootstock: Richter 99
Trellis system: Double Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary Drip
Vine density: 3m x 1.2
Climate: Mediterranean
Soil: Old River Bed

about the harvest: Date: Late February
Type: Picked by hand
Yield: 3.0 ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Destalk & crush
Tanks (type): Stainless open top
Fermentation protocol: Tank 28-30?C, 7-10 days (Vessel, temperature, duration)
Malolactic (y/n): Yes
Lees contact / battonage: 5 to 10 days
Barrel ageing: 10 months
(Oak type, % of blend, duration) (French Oak)
Other method of oak maturation: No
(Chips etc)
Fining: No
Filtration: No
Stabilisation: No
Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients?: No

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