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Zandvliet Exclusive Vintage Shiraz American Oak Matured 2002

Colour: Intense dark red
Nose: Bold vanilla of the American oak and tar show well-fused aromas of oak and fruit
Palate: Sweet, ripe, rich, full – lots of ripe, red fruits and spice. Glorious harmony and finish.

Appreciation: Decanting recommended 1 hour before serving. Use opulent glasses. Food Pairing: All red meats especially spicy foods, venison and casseroles.
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Johan van Wyk
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  pH : 3.59  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : Red  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
John Platter: 4 Stars

ageing : Now until 2013
in the vineyard : Terroir
Slope: Very gently, southerly
Soil: Kalkveld, rocky, chalk rich
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Cool south easterly (summer)
about the harvest: Harvested at 25° Balling.
Yield: 4-6ton/ha
in the cellar : Oenology: Crush cold-soaked at 10° C for 3 days, fermented at 25° - 30° C. Malolactic fermentation at 18° C, decanted into new barrels.

The Team
Winemaker: Johan van Wyk (2000)
Advised by: Paul de Wet (1976)
Viticulture: Dan de Wet (1993)

Production 2500 bottles
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