The Gypsy 2004

2008 Decanter Awards - Commended
The character is somewhat “wild” a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated red-fruit focus. Great for laying down and keeping for at least ten years but already rewarding if allowed to breath in a decanter.

Deliciously matched with crisp roasted duckling, truffled pasta, hearty osso bucco.

variety : Shiraz [ 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache ]
winemaker : Ken Forrester
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.63  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2008 Decanter Awards - Commended
in the vineyard : Grape Varieties: Grenache 20% Syrah 80% (barrel selection – first picked fruit)
Soils: Grenache from decomposed granite at 450m
Shiraz from ancient gravels onto clay
Yields: 2 tons/ha from 50 year old Grenache
5 tons/ha from 36 year old Shiraz (the last harvest of this vineyard)

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