Guardian Peak Shiraz 2008

Appearance:Bright Ruby Red.
Aroma: Juicy and plumy with a hint of smoky pepper.
Palate: A lively Shiraz, with lush and vibrant red berries. There is also broad mocha feel to the wine backed up by plums and blackberries with an elegant velvety finish.
Impression: A Beautiful and well intergrated Shiraz best enjoyed now and for the next three years.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Guardian Peak

winemaker : Philip van Staden

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 4.5 g/l pH : 3.74 ta : 5.8 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Terroir-driven wines selected from vineyards ranging from mediterranean climates in Stellenbosch (rainfall+- 600mm per annum) to more arid coastal regions (rainfall +- 200mm per annum). Drip irrigation used in drier areas to optimally control vineyard produce.

about the harvest: This wine is blended with young wine to enhance the fresh fruit flavours very evident in this wine. Aged for 9 months in 225L American and French oak barrels.

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