Spice Route Malabar 2005

Name: Spice Route Malabar 2005
Brand: Spice Route
SKU: 21357

Bold, dark colour. Palate shows deep plum and spice flavours, with pepper and star anise. Layered style, with hints of violets and dark chocolate. Full bodied with a rich finish.

variety : Shiraz [ 72% Shiraz 12% Mourvèdre 11% Pinotage 4.5% Grenache 0.5% Viognier ]

winery : Spice Route Winery

winemaker : Charl du Plessis

wine of origin : Swartland

analysis : alc : 14.9 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

RECOGNITION
4½ stars - Platter's Wine Guide
PREVIOUS VINTAGES:
2004: International and Regional Trophies (Red blend over £10) - Decanter World Wine Awards 2007
2004: Gold medal - Classic Wine Trophy 2007
2004: 91 points - Wine Spectator
2004: 4 ½ stars - Platter's Wine Guide
2003: Gold medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2007
2003: 90 points - Wine Spectator
2003: 4½ stars - Platter's Wine Guide

in the vineyard : The hand picked fruit was harvested from dryland vineyards in the Swartland, with soils of deep red oakleaf and koffieklip. The Shiraz is from a trellised vineyard, while the remaining fruit is from bush vine vineyards. The Grenache is from 55 year old vines.

Winemaker's Comments
This vintage includes a significant Petite Sirah component, adding colour and complexity to the wine. These are the amongst the first Petite Sirah vineyards in South Africa and I am excited about the prospects as the vineyards mature. Charl du Plessis

about the harvest: Harvest Date: March 2005

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