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Arniston Bay Limited Release Shiraz Rosé 2009

Clean and brilliant with a strawberry pink colour, this wine has complex aromas of spiced apples and cherry fruit. The palate shows flavours of strawberries with citrus and herbal tones, this wine has a well-balanced acidity and a pleasant, lingering finish.

Versatile and crowd-pleasing. Take it along to a party or serve with olive-oil-tossed pasta salad and grilled chicken dishes.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Abraham de Villiers / Nicky Verfeld
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  
type : Rose   vegetarian
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Climate: Cool, Mediterranean
Soil: Hutton is the name of the soil most common in the Western Cape for growing vines. Derived from granite, it is a brown soil which has excellent physical properties, such as good drainage and water holding properties. Hutton (Oakleaf) soils are typically situated at altitudes of 150-400m. Hutton soil is well known for producing quality wines.
Viticultural Information: 5 wire Perold trellis system
Irrigation: Drip irrigation.

about the harvest: The Harvest: The grapes were harvested from mid February to mid March.
Method of harvesting: The grapes were hand picked in 20kg bins.
Yield: 8 ton per hectare.

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