Deetlefs Estate Shiraz 2009

Powerful ripe blackcurrant fruit with hints of chocolate smokiness, and a velvety spicy palate.

Spicy lamb, springbuck & ostrich steak, and seared peppered tuna.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Deetlefs Estate
winemaker : Ilse van Dijk
wine of origin : Breedekloof
analysis : alc : 14.16 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.49  ta : 5.4 g/l  va : 0.58 g/l  so2 : 67 mg/l  fso2 : 29 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

ageing : 4 - 8 years

in the vineyard : Rootstock: R99
Clone: SH99 & SH1A
Plant Date: 1998
Hectares: 11 ha
Trellising System: 4 wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Drip
Height above sea level: 238
Direction: N/S

about the harvest: Harvest date: 30 March - 3 April 2008

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