Kyburg Shiraz 2008

A wine with deep red, richly concentrated colour. On the nose are black berries, liquorice and coffee bean notes. As this full bodied wine opens up and develops, one is left with a long lasting spicy finish on the palate. Very good use of oak results in a superb balance between acidity, fruit and wood tannins.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Kyburg Boutique Wines

winemaker : Jacque Fourie

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 3.9 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 4.9 g/l

type : Red body : Medium

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Aging potential: 10 years

in the vineyard : This boutique Wine Estate is situated in the Devon Valley at the outskirt of Stellenbosch with 8 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 ha of Merlot and 4 ha of Shiraz. 30% of the Kyburg grapes are used for the Kyburg wines. Total production is 45 000 bottles p.a. made up by Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and a blend 33Latitude.

The Vineyard
Altitude: 110 - 140m
Soil Type: Oakleaf & Tukulu
Planted: 2000 & 2001
Irrigation: Drip
Viticulturist: Frans Snyman

about the harvest: Method: Hand picked in 20kg crates
Yield: 7.0 tons/hectare
Time: mid to end March

in the cellar : Must treatment: Cold maceration for 4 days
Fermentation: SST Tank
Pressing: none - free run
Maturation: 12 months in French oak - 20% new, 80% second fill
Bottled: August 2009
Release: October 2010
Production: 12 000 bottles

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Kyburg Shiraz 2008

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Jacque Fourie