Bianco Shiraz 2003

Classic Shiraz with spice and fruit on the nose rounded of by a smooth lingering palate. Complements meat and game dishes very well.

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 : 13.0 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 6.0 g/l va : 0.71 g/l so2 : 85 mg/l fso2 : 27 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry

pack : Bottle

ageing : Drink now or age for up to 8 years.

in the vineyard : Appelliation: Coastal Region
Area planted: 4 HA
Age of vines: 7 years
Rootstock: Richter 99
Trellis system: Double Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary Drip
Vine density: 3m x 1.2m
Climate: Mediterranean
Soil: River bed boulder

about the harvest: Date: March 2003
Type: Picked by hand
Yield: 2.5 ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Destalk & crush
Tanks (type): Stainless Fermenter
Fermentation protocol: Tank 25-28ÂºC, 7-10 days (Vessel, temperature, duration)
Malolactic (y/n): Yes
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration): 14 month in French oak 20% new
Other method of oak maturation (Chips etc): No
Fining: No
Filtration: Sterile
Stabilisation: No
Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients?: No

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