Fairhills 1962 Shiraz 2010

Deep, vibrant ruby coloured. Pungent spice and fruit on nose, coupled with subtle toasty vanilla oak complementing the blackcurrant/raspberry aromas. Medium bodied palate with easy tannin structure and length.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Origin Wine

winemaker : Alain Cajeux

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 4.88 g/l pH : 3.44 ta : 5.45 g/l va : 0.5 g/l so2 : 95 mg/l fso2 : 45 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Rootstock: Richter 99
Clone: Unknown
Trellis system: 3 Wire
Irrigation: Yes
Vine density: 2000 vines/ha
Soil: Hutton & Clay
Climate: Coastal

about the harvest: Date: Middle March
Type: Handpicked
Yield: 8 - 12 ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Gentle Destalking
Tanks (type): Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol (vessel, temp, duration): Pre-fermentarion maceration 3 days @ 10°C. Standard (2 x pumpovers) maceration at <30°C until dry
Yeast Strain: Oenoferm Rouge
Malolactic (y/n): No
Lees contact / battonage: No
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration): Yes, 45% barrel matured, American Oak MT +
Or other method of oak maturation (chips etc.): No
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Kieselguhr
Stabilisation: Cold at -4ºC

Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? NO

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