Guardian Peak Shiraz 2010

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 : 14.72 % vol rs : 5.1 g/l pH : 3.66 ta : 5.8 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

ageing : Appearance: Bright ruby red.

Aroma: Ripe red fruit aromas are evident, with cassis and white plum. This is backed up by hints of coffee and mocha, with well balanced, subtle oak notes.
Palate: The focused fruit shows exceptional follow through from the nose. This, combined with the seamlessly integrated tannin structure creates an approachable, elegant wine

Impression: “A beautiful and well integrated Shiraz best enjoyed now and for the next three years.”

in the vineyard : CLIMATE

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.

SOIL

A diverse composition of soil and topography add complexity and an array of different characteristics to the wine.

about the harvest: VINIFICATION & STYLE

This wine is blended with young wine to enhance the fresh fruit flavours very evident in this wine. Aged for 9 months in American and French oak barrels.

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