Bianco Shiraz 2004

Veritas 2006 - Bronze
International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver Best in Class
Swiss International Air Lines Award 2006 - Seal of Approval
Decanter 2006 - Commended Medal
Wine & Spirits Asia Challenge - Bronze Medal
Aromas and palate act together reflecting black pepper, vanilla and red berries. Tannins are well balanced, creating a full mouth feel.

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 : 12.97 % vol rs : 2.7 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 6.0 g/l va : 0.57 g/l so2 : 80 mg/l fso2 : 39 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Veritas 2006 - Bronze
International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver Best in Class
Swiss International Air Lines Award 2006 - Seal of Approval
Decanter 2006 - Commended Medal
Wine & Spirits Asia Challenge - Bronze Medal

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

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Destemmed / crush
Tanks (type): Stainless Fermenter
Fermentation protocol: Tank 25-28ÂºC, 7-10 days (Vessel, temperature, duration)
Malolactic (y/n): Yes
Lees contact / battonage: 5 Days
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration): 14 months in French oak, 20% new
Other method of oak maturation (Chips etc): No
Fining: No
Filtration: Sterile
Stabilisation: No

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