Rijk's Iceberg Red 2003

Spectrum of ripe banana, plummy to mulberry like aromas underlined by subtle peppery nuances which carry through on a fruity centred palate with a bright, juicy youthfulness.


variety : Shiraz [ 52% Shiraz, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.83 % vol  rs : 1.8 g/l  pH : 3.39  ta : 6.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
  • Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - Seal of Approval
  • Michelangelo International Awards 2006 - Gold
  • Winemaker's Choice Diamond Awards 2005
  • ageing : Enjoyable now, but with great potential for development in the bottle.

    in the vineyard : Clones: SH99, CS163, MO3, CF 1A
    Trellising: Double Cordon, Extended Perold System.

    about the harvest: Night harvest and hand-picked.
    Date: 2 - 23 February 2003

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