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Knorhoek Shiraz 2004

Rich plum and young berry flavours enhanced by mixed spice and white pepper flavours on the nose. On the palate the wine is soft and tannins are well integrated with the fruit and oak.

To be enjoyed with a wide variety of meats, game and spicy foods.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Knorhoek Wines

winemaker : Arno Albertyn

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 15 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 5.2 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Drink now or in the next 5 years.

in the vineyard : Shiraz grapes are planted at high altitude on two different aspects, namely: warmer north facing and cooler south east facings soils.

about the harvest: Grapes are picked at optimum ripeness.

in the cellar : Shiraz grapes are fermented in open tanks and the cap is manually punched down. Matured in French oak barrels for only 16 months. Only second fill barrels are used to enhance the wood and fruit balance.

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