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Bonnievale Shiraz 2005

A well-matured wine with body and fruit, the wood contact adds complexity; spicy nose with a soft finish, no harsh tannins.

Enjoy with all rich and creamy dishes, as well as red meat and game.
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Bonnievale Wines
winemaker : Jolene Calitz Le Roux
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 4.22 g/l  pH : 3.55  ta : 6.33 g/l  va : 0.38 g/l  fso2 : 30 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  
in the vineyard : Age of vines: 5 years
Rootstock: Richter 99/110
Trellis system: 3 wire
Irrigation: Supplementary

Produced on high lying, slightly warmer north facing slopes with more sunshine for fullness.

about the harvest: Date: March
Type: Hand
Yield 10-12 ton/ha

Handpicked at optimal ripeness.

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Crushed/Destalked
Tanks: Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol: In Stainless Steel Tanks at  26°C for 10 days
Malolatic: Yes
Barrel ageing: 50% of the wine in 2nd & 3rd fill French and American Oak Barrels for 12 months
Other Method of Oak maturation (chips): 50% of the wine matured in tanks with staves
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Bulk
Stabilization: Cold

Cold maceration on skins for 24 hours before fermentation for an additional 4 - 5 days on skins ensuring a full bodied, dark red wine.

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