2007 John Platter SA Wine Guide - 4½ stars
Chosen for South African Airways “Premium Class†Service 2007
2007 Syrah du Monde - Gold Medal (2nd equal out of 180 wines)
Saturated deep black-red. The full aroma displays rich, concentrated spice, chocolate plumminess with violet and savoury notes. The wine’s palate is rich, yet subtle. The tannins are soft and ripe but they give a lot of structure. There is a quality balance throughout. The flavour shows roasted coffee, vanilla toast and a long, rich savoury aftertaste.
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Carl Schultz
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 15 % vol rs : 2.9 g/l pH : 3.40 ta : 5.9 g/l
type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded
pack : Bottle closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Rigorous vineyard selection prior to picking was required as a result of vintage conditions and at the cellar up to 20% of the juice was drawn off.
Average age of vines: 12 years
Number of clones: 4
Vineyards: 9 blocks 130m above sea level
Rootstock: R99, R110, 101-14MGT
Soil types: Kroonstad (Koffee-klip), Pinedene, Hutton, Clovelly, Avalon
Trellis: Double Cordon
Pruning: Spur pruned, 2 bud
Vintage: 2004 was an excellent vintage with hot, dry weather resulting in small berries and concentrated, structured reds.