Tier 3 - Makana Reserve Range Shiraz 2005

International Wine Challenge 2006 - Seal of Approval
Spicy Shiraz with mouth filling dark berry, cherry and clove flavours. Balanced with juicy acidity and subtle use of oak this wine guarantees satisfaction.

This wine is the perfect match for strong meat, spicy stews and Malay curries.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Cape First Wines

winemaker : Christo Versfeld

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 4.00 g/l pH : 3.46 ta : 5.55 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

International Wine Challenge 2006 - Seal of Approval

ageing : Maturation potential: 3 - 5 years

in the vineyard : Soil type: Hutton/Clovelly
Age of vines: 8 - 12 years
Trellising: Vertical four wire
Yield: 8 tons/ha
Irrigation: Drip

about the harvest: Picking date: Mid - End March
Grape sugar: 24.5Âº Balling
Acidity: 5.9 g/ltr
pH at harvest: 3.6

in the cellar : Fermentation temperature: 26 - 28ÂºC
Method: Three daily pump-overs with wine undergoing 100% malolactic fermentation.
Wood ageing: Lightly oaked

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Tier 3 - Makana Reserve Range Shiraz 2005

Shiraz

Christo Versfeld