Kaapzicht Shiraz 2005

Name: Kaapzicht Shiraz 2005
Brand: Kaapzicht
SKU: 15912

2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver
2008 Decanter Magazine tasting - 4 stars
2008 AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge - Silver medal
Rich and complex with layers of ripe black cherry, smoky spice and vanilla; muscular with well honed tannins lending depth and structure to a satisfying core of ripe fruit; well integrated oak treatment with a lovely dry finish.
Elsie Pels - Cape Wine Master

A definite food wine. Enjoy it with any of the following but do not forget to include your friends.1. Pork fillet in Phyllo pastry with apples.2. Lamb Masala.3. A variety of Brie, camembert and goats cheese.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Kaapzicht Wine Estate

winemaker : Danie Steytler

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.83 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.20 ta : 7.1 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2007 John Platter Guide 2008 Nov.'07 - 4 Stars
2008 Decanter World Wine Awards, London May'08 - Bronze
2008 AWC Vienna 2008 International Wine Challenge Aug.'08 - Silver
2008 John Platter Guide 2009 Nov.'08 - 4 Stars
2009 Decanter Magazine tasting May '09 - 4 Stars

ageing : Can be enjoyed now for the fresh vibrant fruit. Cellaring for 2 â€“ 4 years will reward you well with secondary flavours and more complexity.

in the vineyard : Estcourt Type: i.e. weathered granite topsoil on crumbly clay subsoil.

about the harvest: Grapes picked at full ripe - 25° Balling. Yield of 8 tons per hectare.

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