Rhebokskloof Black Marble Hill Reserve Syrah 2006

Name: Rhebokskloof Black Marble Hill Reserve Syrah 2006
Brand: Rhebokskloof Black Marble Hill Reserve
SKU: 18118

With dark plum aromas, aromatic spice and black pepper nuances from the oaking, this wine confidently reflects bold and generous Shiraz styling.

Ideally served with a Kudu steak or any game with herbs and lavender.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

winemaker : Rolanie Lotz

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.05 g/l pH : 3.66 ta : 5.47 g/l so2 : 72 mg/l fso2 : 17 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Veritas 2009 - Silver
2009 Syrah du Monde - Gold medal
2009 Santam/Paarl Shiraz Challenge - second runner up
Veritas 2008 - Bronze

ageing : Smooth-textured and with juicy palate appeal, it can be enjoyed now or aged for a further few years.

in the vineyard : Soil type: Glenrosa
Age: The vineyard was planted in 1995
Slope: The vineyard is on southerly and south-easterly facing slopes

about the harvest: The grapes were hand harvested in February 2006 at 26° Balling.
Tons per hectare: 8 tons per hectare

in the cellar : Fermentation: Cold maceration. Fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks
Regular pump overs
Extended maceration for 2 weeks.
MLF in barrels

Oaking: 225 litre French oak barrels, 30% new 70% 2nd and 3rd fill.
Two rackings

Aging: Matured in oak barrels for 18 months.
Tank maturated for a further 4 months
Bottle matured for 8 months

Date bottled: January 2008
Packaging: 6 x 750 ml
Quantity: 1 130 x 6

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