Robertson Winery Number One Constitution Road Shiraz 2004

2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal
Deep rich purple colour, intense aroma of dark ripe black berry with seductive spicy fruit and black pepper characteristics. Velvety palate with supple fine-grained tannins combining well with the French oak.
Serving temperature: 10° - 12°C.


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Robertson Winery
winemaker : Jacques Roux
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 14.471 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.41  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal

ageing : 7 to 10 years

in the vineyard : Farm: Wolfkloof, Kleinbegin & Wandsbeck
Soil type: Deep Oakleaf
Trellising: Five-wire Perold system
Water management: Regulated deficit irrigation resulting in small berries and concentration of flavour
Row direction: South-east to north-west
Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp

about the harvest: Harvesting took place from the 9th and the 15th March 2004. Hand-harvested in small baskets at 25,5° Balling/Brix.
Yield: 5 tons per hectare

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