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Foot of Africa Shiraz / Viognier 2009

Deep red colour with prominent blackcurrant, spicy and red fruit flavours on the nose and a hint of honeysuckle. Touches of mulberry and rosemary on the palate are well integrated with the French oak tannins to give the wine a long, lingering dry aftertaste.

Enjoy with red meat, such as pot-roasted venison, lamb and spicy curry foods.
variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz, Viognier ]
winemaker : Johan Joubert
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.8 g/l  pH : 3.57  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : This blend consists to 95% of chosen Shiraz grapes from vineyards in the Stellenbosch and Coastal regions. The remaining 5% of Viognier originated from the Western Cape. The Stellenbosch Shiraz grapes were grown on strong Hutton-Clovelly soils, which adds complexity to the blend, while the Coastal region Shiraz contributes spiciness and elegance.

about the harvest: The Viognier grapes were harvested and vinified separately, and blended with the Shiraz before wood maturation. The grapes were harvested between 24 – 25° B from different blocks.

in the cellar : After crushing, the grapes were cold macerated for three days before fermentation started. A combination of pump-overs and punch-downs followed to ensure optimum colour and flavour extraction from the skins. The wine matured for 12 to 16 months in third and fourth fill French oak barrels before racking.

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