Golden Vine Shiraz 2008

This layered Shiraz exhibits the classical spice of white and black pepper, softened by a touch of vanilla and a delicate floral and fruit aroma.


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : 
winemaker : _
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.56  ta : 5.8 g/l  va : 0.64 g/l  so2 : 100 mg/l  fso2 : 35 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate / Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze; nestled in the Helderberg basin; surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountains over looking False Bay.

about the harvest: Date of Harvest: Mid-March
Type of Harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction; pump over 3 times daily and punch-down.
Temperature: 16 - 28° Celsius
Length: 10 - 25 Days on skins
Malolactic: In Stainless Steel tank with wood staves.

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