Joostenberg Syrah 2007

The nose is characterized by ripe berry aromas & a slight smoky perfume. The wine is full-bodied and ripe with typical spicy and peppery flavours backed by luscious tannins.

variety : Shiraz [ 94% Shiraz; 6% Viognier ]

winery : Joostenberg

winemaker : Tyrrel Myburgh

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 1.9 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 5.1 g/l so2 : 100 mg/l

type : Red body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

in the vineyard : Only our own, organically grown, grapes were used for this wine. The soils are duplex (i.e. multi-layered), with rocky topsoil and clay sub-soil. The 2007 vintage was characterized by a slightly wetter than normal winter, which is very beneficial in our dry climate, followed by a dry summer and some welcome rainfall just before harvest. The grapes were healthy and the flavours quite intense.

about the harvest: Grapes were hand-picked.

in the cellar : Grapes were de-stemmed and the Syrah and Viogniers was co-fermented in open fermenters. Maturation occurred in large 500L oak barrels for a period of 10 months. The blend comprises 94% Shiraz & 6% Viognier.

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Joostenberg Syrah 2007

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