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Rijk's Private Cellar Shiraz 2003

Intense red colour. Rich spicy nose with aromas of prune, coconut and cloves. The wine has a broad mouth feel, kept fresh by youthful tannins.

Best enjoyed with venison or well aged rump, preferably medium rare.
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 15.10 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.33  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Huge   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • Michelangelo International Wine Awards – Gold
  • SAA Premium Class Listing
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    ageing : For 10 years from bottling date.
    in the vineyard : Vines: 6 vineyard blocks with a total area of 4.53 ha
    Clone: SH99 (42%), SH1 (15%), SH9 (20%), SH316 (23%)
    Trellis: Double cordon, Extended Perold System

    about the harvest: Harvest Date: 25 to 27 February 2003
    Yield: Harvest 30.15 Tons @ 6.65 Tons / ha
    Handpicked and harvested at night.

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