Rolands Reserve Syrah 2004

Cloves and fresh orange skin in initial aroma backed by soft pepper and dark blueberries. Smooth tannin integration and oak result in an exotic mouth feel.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery :

winemaker : Cerina de Jongh

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.56 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.68 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : Cooler dry conditions yielded healthy, elegant wines with lower alcohols and soft tannins. Shiraz and Merlot are especially promising.

about the harvest: 2004 was a long harvest and started later than usual.

in the cellar : Rolandâ€™s Reserve Shiraz 2004 was made from the best Shiraz grapes of the 2004 vintage. The vineyard is on the slope behind the winery and produces only 4.4 tons per hectare. The grapes were fermented in sement kuipe and matured in barrel. The 2004 spent 18 months in 225 and 300 liter barrels. 70% French Oak; 30% American Oak. 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill.

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