Guardian Peak Shiraz 2009

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 : 14.41 % vol rs : 4.2 g/l pH : 3.58 ta : 5.3 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

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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