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Big Easy 2008

Appearance: Ruby red.

Aroma: Shows focused blueberry aromas with caramel and a light spiciness.

Palate: Very balanced and has beautiful tannin integration with great depth. Obvious dark berry flavours are infused with a chocolate cake feel and a hint of mocha from the oak. The finish is long and fruity.

variety : Shiraz [ 55% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 4% Viognier ]
winery : Ernie Els Wines
winemaker : Louis Strydom
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol  rs : 4.6 g/l  pH : 3.55  ta : 5.6 g/l  va : 0.55 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : The soils are deep red and are a mixture of weathered / decomposed granite and Hutton. A small percentage is made up of clay and Clovelly.
about the harvest: The different clones of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mouvedre and Viognier are kept separate (micro-vinified) throughout vinification. Vinified in 300 litre French oak barrels for 15 months, the wine underwent bottle maturation for a further 18 months. This wine is made in a full robust style and has the potential to age.
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