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First Sighting Shiraz 2009

variety : Shiraz [ 95% Shiraz, 3% Viognier, 1% Grenache, 1% Mourvèdre ]
winemaker : Conrad Vlok
wine of origin : Elim
analysis : alc : 13.8 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Herbaceous   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  
AWARDS

2008:   Fourstars: Platter’s Wine Guide 2011

2007:  Top South African Shiraz: SA Terroir Wine Awards 

2007:  Four stars: Platters Wine Guide 2010

2007:  Bronze Medal: Old Mutual Trophy

2006:  Silver Medal: Michelangelo Awards 

2006:  Selected for South African AirwaysBusiness Class 

2006:  Seal of Approval: Swiss Airlines WineAwards 

2006:  Bronze Medal: Old Mutual Trophy  

ageing : 3-5 years
in the vineyard : Clones SH21, SH22, SH99B, SH5C, SH9
about the harvest: 
A normal winter with good rain and enough cold temperatures gave our vineyards a well
deserved rest. During spring we reduced the impact of the wind on our vineyard leaf
canopies by better spacing and management of our trellis wires. The wind gave us a
break during flower season, which resulted in a record crop of 6.2t/ha
February was cool and dry, with an average temperature of 20.5°C. Precipitation during
March totaled 22mm and the temperature came down to 19.2°C. This resulted in
extended hanging time for the grapes. The harvest took place during 20 – 30 March. All
the grapes were hand picked at full fenolic ripeness of 24°B
in the cellar : 
After destalking and minimal crushing of berries they were left to cold soak for 48
hours. Fermentation with selected Rhoné yeast strains. Temperature controlled at 24-
28°C. Pump-overs effected thrice daily. Barrel matured for 12 months in 300 litre
French oak barrels.
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