Groenland Antoinette Marié 2006

Name: Groenland Antoinette Marié 2006
Brand: Groenland
SKU: 23068

Antoinette Marié, a well-structured blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, was named after Kosie and Heléne Steenkamp's two daughters. A deep red colour wine with lots of fruit and tints of vanilla and chocolate on the nose. Smoky, spicy flavors.

Serve chilled at 16° C - 18° C with red meat, game, pasta and cheese.

variety : Shiraz [ 50% Shiraz, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot ]

winery : Groenland

winemaker : The Winemaking Team

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.95 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.60 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Veritas 2008 - Gold

in the vineyard : Climate: Mediterranean - The summers are hot and dry with cold, wet winters. The annual rainfall is about 800mm. Supplementary irrigation during summer. Soil: Well-drained gravel soils.

about the harvest: Good quality grapes are harvested at a full ripe stage at 24° Balling.

in the cellar : The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26° - 28° C. Alcoholic fermentation is completed in about 7 - 8 days. The grapes are then pressed and after malolactic fermentation, aged for 12 months in 300 litre oak barrels (American oak for Shiraz, French oak for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot).

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