Waterhof Shiraz Reserve 2003

Savoury mulberry and peppery fruit on the nose with soft integrated tannin structure. Deep colour.

Perfect companion with game.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 0-5 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 5.9 g/l va : 0.65 g/l so2 : 100 mg/l fso2 : 45 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze. Nestled in the Helderberg basin, surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountains.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction. Pump over and punch down 3 times daily.
Fermentation Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10-25 days on skins
Malolactic: In stainless steel tank with wood staves.

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