Groenland Shiraz 2006

The smokiness on the nose blends well with vanilla flavors that come from maturing in small oak. Soft on the palate with enough tannin to bring it in good balance.

Serving suggestion: at 16° C - 18° C, with red meat, game, pasta and cheese.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Groenland
winemaker : The Winemaking Team
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : 
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Veritas 2008 - Bronze
Swiss Airline Gourmet Festival 2006 - Bronze
Wine Magazine 2006 - Best Value Wine Award
Veritas 2006 - Bronze
Caledon Shiraz Competition - Top 20
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2007 - Silver

ageing : This wine has good maturation potential of up to 8 years, but can also be enjoyed now.

in the vineyard : Climate: Mediterranean - The summers are hot and dry with cold, wet winters. The annual rainfall is about 800mm. Supplementary irrigation during summer.
Soil: Well-drained gravel soils.

about the harvest: Good quality grapes are harvested at a full ripe stage at 24° Balling.

in the cellar : The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26° C - 28° C. Alcoholic fermentation is completed in about 7 - 8 days. The grapes are then pressed and after malolactic fermentation, aged for 12 months in 300 litre oak barrels (American and French oak for Shiraz, French oak only for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot).

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