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Rijk's Private Cellar Shiraz 2002

Complex nose with aromas ranging from black pepper, liquorice and blackcurrent which all blend in on a well balanced full bodied palate. Firm tannin structure.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.88 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.39  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Huge   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - Seal of Approval
  • Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Gold
  • Veritas 2005 - Bronze
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    ageing : For 10 years from bottling date.
    in the vineyard : Vines: 4 vineyard blocks with a total area of 4.21 ha
    Clone: SH99(60%), SH1(10%), SH9(30%)
    Trellis: Double Cordon
    about the harvest: Harvest Date: 18 to 22 February 2002
    Yield: Harvest 20.47 Tons @ 4.9 Tons / ha
    Handpicked and harvested at night.
    in the cellar : Cold soaked for 2 days. Malolactic fermentation ini barrels. 16 months in 30% new, 20% 2nd fill, 10% 3rd fil lAmerican oak. 30% new and 20% 2nd fill in French oak barrels.
    Bottling Date: August 2003
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