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Nederburg Foundation Shiraz Pinotage 2008

2009 Berlin Wine Trophy - Gold Medal
Colour: Ruby with purple edges.
Bouquet: Lots of berry fruit with hints of spice and a smoky background.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied with soft velvety fruit, a hint of cinnamon and integrated oak flavours.

Serve with Mediterranean meat dishes such as spicy lamb, souvlaki or kebabs or traditional roasts, oxtail and barbecued steaks.
variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz Pinotage ]
winery : Nederburg Wines
winemaker : Tariro Masayiti
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.11 % vol  rs : 4.36 g/l  pH : 3.8  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2009 Berlin Wine Trophy - Gold Medal
in the vineyard : The grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Paarl, Durbanville, Philadelphia and Stellenbosch areas. The vineyards are situated on south to south-westerly facing slopes at altitudes of 60 m to 80 m. The vines, grafted onto nematode-resistant rootstock Richter 99, R110 and 101-114 receive supplementary irrigation by means of an overhead sprinkler system.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand and machine at 24° Balling during February and March.

in the cellar : After harvesting the grapes were crushed and then cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for two weeks at between 25° and 28° C. The wine was matured in new, second-and third-fill wood for a period of 4 months.

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