Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2001

Name: Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2001
Brand: Cathedral Cellar
SKU: 11609

International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Seal of Approval
This wine has a deep cherry-red colour with a spicy, peppery nose, dominated by oak, plummy fruit and smokey leather nuances. The distinctive cigarbox, spicy and ripe fruit flavours give character to this rich, broad wine. Stirdy tannins and acid are present. This wine has good structure for ageing.

Flavoured dishes such as venison, beef, lamb and duck

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variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : KWV Classic Collection

winemaker : The Winemaking Team

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : Dry g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Seal of Approval

in the vineyard : Climate: Mediterranean â€“ Â± 600mm rain annually with moderate dry summer days and a cool breeze from the Atlantic Ocean in the afternoons.
Soil: Table Mountain sandstone, granite and Malmesbury shale. Sandy topsoil and clay subsoil.

in the cellar : Grapes were specially selected from the Stellenbosch region. The must was fermented on the skins until dry. After malolactic fermentation, 50% of the wine was matured in American oak barrels and the rest in French oak barrels for 24 months, before being bottled.

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