Riebeek Reserve Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Bronze - International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2005
Intense black berries complemented with interesting snatches of spice. With the Shiraz offering upfront fruit, the Cabernet Sauvignon structure and elegance, the Merlot softness and the Petit Verdot excitement, this blend follows through with a smoothness that lingers on the pallet. This wine is already accessible but offers an excellent tannin structure that ensures superb cellaring.

Perfect companion to most rich red meat dishes, but unsurpassable with game and duck. Serve at room temperature

variety : Shiraz [ 60% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot ]
winery : Riebeek Cellars
winemaker : Zakkie Bester and Eric Saayman
wine of origin : Swartland
analysis : alc : 13.98 % vol  rs : 2.8 g/l  pH : 3.45  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Bronze - International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2005
in the vineyard : Selected vineyards on the slopes and foothills of Kasteelberg.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at an average of 25° Balling.
Production: 8 tons per hectare

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