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Vansha Shiraz 2008

A medium bodied red wine with white pepper, sweet red fruit and mineral earthiness supported by a fine oak tannin structure and a long savoury finish.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz ]

winery : Ridgeback Wines

winemaker : Toit Wessels

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.51 g/l pH : 3.76 ta : 5.70 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

John Platter 2007 - 3 stars
Veritas 2006 - Bronze

in the vineyard : North-South facing vineyards are grown in a combination of Glenrosa and Oakleaf soils. The vines are vertically shoot positioned on high trellises for optimal vine ripening. Irrigation is scheduled according to soil moisture requirement and leaf water potential profiles.

about the harvest:

Grapes were handpicked on 22 February 2007.

Analysis:

  Sugar 24.8° Balling

  Acidity 5.2g/l

  pH 3.8

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