DeWaal Shiraz 2004

Name: DeWaal Shiraz 2004
Brand: DeWaal
SKU: 14390

Comments of the Winemaker
A concentrated rich and full wine with flavours of spices, creamy dark fruit and a smoky undertone.

Uiterwyk Wine Estate produced its maiden vintage of Shiraz in 1999. It was the first Shiraz in South Africa made in the Northern RhÃ´ne tradition where Viognier is added to develop a softer more fragrant style.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz fermented on Viognier lees ]

winery : De Waal Wines

winemaker : Daniel de Waal

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Four and a half stars in the John Platter Wine Guide 2007

ageing : 7 - 10 years

in the vineyard : Location of Vineyard: Lower down on the north facing slopes
Soil Type: Gravel and loam
Age of Vineyards planted: 25 Years
RootStock: R99
Method of Trellising: Cordon
Sugar level at harvest: 26Â° Balling
Yield per Hectare: 7 tons per hectare

about the harvest: Harvest Date: 10 March 2004.

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